Jennifer V Ebbeler

Jennifer V Ebbeler is an Associate Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin, where she specializes in Latin literature and Late Antique studies. She earned her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in 2001. Her research examines the intersection of literary traditions and cultural history during the Roman Empire's transition period.

Research Focus: Dr. Ebbeler's work centers on Latin textual traditions with particular emphasis on:

• Epistolary practices in Greco-Roman antiquity
• The literary legacy of St. Augustine and his contemporaries
• Evolution of Latin prose forms
• Cultural exchange in Roman Africa
• Vergil's pastoral works and their reception

Publications: Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on Late Antique literary culture, with recurring examination of epistolary conventions, religious identity politics, and textual interpretation methodologies across six major publications since 2003. Recent work continues exploring pastoral motifs and documentary traditions.

Teaching: She offers diverse courses including:

• Pagans and Christians in the Later Roman Empire
• Advanced Latin readings (Cicero, Augustine, Ovid)
• Seminar on Cultures of the Book
• Writing-intensive courses on disability studies and antiquity