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Kostas Lygouris is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University since September 2022. He holds an MPhil and PhD in Classics from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on Greek literary culture in the Imperial period, particularly Christian responses to the epic tradition, religious identity in the Roman Empire, and ancient rhetorical theory.
Education:
- PhD in Classics, University of Cambridge
- MPhil in Classics, University of Cambridge
His research explores the intersection of religious and literary practices in late antiquity, analyzing how Christian authors engaged with classical epic traditions during the 4th–5th centuries CE. He also investigates the role of rhetoric in shaping religious discourse within Roman imperial contexts.
Publications include critical reviews of scholarly works on early Christian poetry and biblical exegesis, emphasizing textual analysis and cultural context.
Teaching responsibilities encompass Imperial Roman history (Augustus to Justinian), Greek and Latin language instruction, and classical literature.
