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Christine Shepardson is a Distinguished Professor in the Humanities in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She specializes in the history of early Christianity, with a focus on the Mediterranean world during late antiquity, examining theological conflicts and the development of religious orthodoxy.
Education includes:
- Ph.D. in Early Christianity, Duke University
- Graduate Certificate in Women’s Studies, Duke University
- M.T.S. in Biblical Studies, Boston University School of Theology
- B.A. in Religion and English, Swarthmore College
Her research explores intra-Christian theological struggles, spatial politics of religious controversy, and the role of anti-Jewish rhetoric in shaping Christian orthodoxy. Current work focuses on Syrian Orthodox Christianity and fifth-sixth century political-theological conflicts in the eastern Mediterranean.
Awards and fellowships recognize her scholarly contributions, including support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and American Council of Learned Societies.
