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Dr. Fabian Schulz is a Senior Researcher in Ancient History at the University of Tübingen, where he works in the Department of History within the Faculty of Humanities. He leads a prestigious Junior Research Group under the Emmy Noether Programme of the German Research Foundation (DFG), titled 'Power and Influence: Influencing Emperors between Antiquity and the Middle Ages.' His academic profile also includes association with the Collaborative Research Center (SFB) 923 'Threatened Order - Societies under Stress' and active participation in the 'Tübingen Theosophy' research group. Previously, he contributed to the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities project on John Malalas' Chronicle and the University of Tübingen's DFG project 'East and West 400-600 AD.' Dr. Schulz earned his PhD in Classics from Freie Universität Berlin (2006-2010), where he also served as a teaching assistant. During his doctoral studies, he was a Pensionnaire étranger at the École Normale Supérieure Paris. Prior to that, he completed an MA equivalent degree in Classics at Freie Universität Berlin, with time spent as a visiting student at the University of Oxford (1999-2005). His early career included teaching Latin and Greek at a grammar school in Lübeck (2006). His research specializes in power structures and influence mechanisms in ancient societies, with particular focus on how advisors shaped imperial decisions in Late Antiquity. He has made significant contributions to understanding councils of elders in Archaic Greece (especially the Spartan Gerousie), Byzantine chronography (particularly John Malalas' works), and the complex dynamics between Eastern and Western Roman empires during the 5th and 6th centuries. His methodological innovation lies in applying modern sociological models of interpersonal influence to historical analysis of ancient political culture, bridging literary representation with political reality in pre-modern monarchical states. Young researchers award for 'Ratgeber, Experten, Manipulatoren: Einfluss als Machtfaktor und Diskursobjekt in der Antike' As principal investigator of his Emmy Noether project, Dr. Schulz has secured substantial research funding from the German Research Foundation. His collaborative work includes multiple edited volumes on Late Antique history and Byzantine chronography, reflecting his strong international scholarly network. He currently serves as a deputizing member (non-professorial academic staff) on the faculty board of Humanities at the University of Tübingen. His research often intersects with contemporary concerns about power dynamics, political influence, and historical memory, as evidenced by his work on video game representations of ancient history. Dr. Schulz is an active contributor to the online commentary project on John Malalas' chronicle, specifically editing sections of Book XVIII. His work frequently involves detailed textual criticism and analysis of historical sources, with particular attention to how narratives are transmitted and reinterpreted across different cultural contexts. His scholarly approach combines philological precision with broader historical and sociological perspectives.

• Ancient History
• Classics
• Late Antiquity
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Professor Alison G. Salvesen (University of Oxford, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies) is a leading scholar in Early Judaism and Christianity, affiliated with the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies and Mansfield College. Her work bridges textual criticism, translation history, and reception studies. Current Projects: Hexapla Institute Executive Committee (electronic database of Origen's Old Testament), monograph on Jacob of Edessa (d. 708 CE) Teaching: Septuagint studies, Patristic texts, Textual criticism, Syriac literature Specializing in ancient Hebrew Bible interpretations, she examines Greek (Septuagint), Aramaic (Targums), Syriac (Peshitta), and Latin (Vulgate) traditions. Her research spans rabbinic Judaism and early Christian exegesis. Scientific leadership includes co-editing major reference works and directing the Polonsky Fellowship. Current DPhil students include Joel Bell, Yael Krämer, and Paul Ulishney. Key grants/awards: Polonsky Fellow in Early Judaism and Christianity

• Early Judaism
• Early Christianity
• Hebrew Bible Interpretation
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Professor Alberto Rigolio is a scholar of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University, specializing in the Eastern Mediterranean during the Roman and Late Antique periods. He focuses on Syriac literature, Greco-Roman intellectual traditions, and the reception of classical texts in early Christian and Islamic contexts. Rigolio holds a D.Phil. from Oxford University and has held prestigious fellowships at Harvard, Princeton, and All Souls College, Oxford. He serves as Chair of the Board of Examiners at Durham and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His research explores the transformation of classical dialogue forms in late antiquity, the transmission of Greek texts into Syriac and Arabic, and the cultural intersections between Greco-Roman, Christian, and Islamic traditions. Key works include Christians in Conversation (Oxford UP, 2019), which examines late antique dialogue literature, and a forthcoming book on the emergence of Syriac literature supported by British Academy and Princeton IAS fellowships. Education: BA/Milan, D.Phil./Oxford, Postdoctoral Fellowships at Harvard and Princeton Affiliations: Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies, Durham Rigolio's articles analyze Syriac translations of Aristotelian works, Plutarch, and Themistius, revealing how Greco-Roman thought was adapted to meet religious and cultural needs. His projects include studies on Syriac rhetoric, the Roman household in late antique conflicts, and para-biblical narratives. He supervises postdoctoral researchers and PhD students on topics ranging from Syriac literary culture to late antique religious identity. Awards: British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship (2024), All Souls College Visiting Fellowship (2024) Grants: Leverhulme Trust, British Academy, American Philosophical Society He directs research labs examining Syriac intellectual culture and co-ordinates interdisciplinary projects on late antique translation movements. Rigolio is actively involved in public outreach, offering talks on Roman religion, Palmyrene military identity, and the Graeco-Syro-Arabic textual tradition.

• Late Antiquity
• Syriac Studies
• Greco-Roman Near East
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Annette Yoshiko Reed is the Krister Stendahl Professor of Divinity and Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Harvard Divinity School (HDS). She joined HDS in 2022 after roles at New York University, the University of Pennsylvania, and McMaster University. Her expertise spans Second Temple Judaism, early Christianity, and Jewish-Christian relations, with a focus on how ancient texts shape identity and difference. Key research areas include apocalypses, demonology, and the Old Testament Pseudepigrapha. She has authored or co-authored books such as Fallen Angels and the History of Judaism and Christianity and Demons, Angels, and Writing in Ancient Judaism . Education: BA from McGill University, MTS from Harvard Divinity School, and MA/PhD from Princeton University. Her work integrates Biblical Studies, Patristics, Jewish Studies, and Classics. She serves on the editorial boards of Texts and Studies in Ancient Judaism and Studia in Veteris Testamenti Pseudepigrapha , and chairs the Society of Biblical Literature’s “Jewish Christianity/Christian Judaism” section. A Fellow of the American Academy of Jewish Research, her current project explores the cultural power of forgetting in ancient Jewish history. Her research highlights marginalized writings like 1 Enoch and Pseudo-Clementine literature to bridge Jewish and Christian histories. Recent publications include studies on Enochic reception, rabbinic historiography, and demonology in ancient texts. She teaches at both HDS and Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

• Second Temple Judaism
• Early Christianity
• Jewish-Christian Relations
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Dr. Siobhán Dowling is a Senior Lecturer in Education at the School of Education, University College Cork (UCC), with expertise in Religious Education, Music Education, and the intersection of The Arts in Education. She earned her PhD from the University of Wales, Trinity St David, Lampeter, UK, in 2011 and has served in both teaching and administrative roles at UCC since 1998, including Director of the Structured PhD in Education. Education: PhD (2011) in Biblical and Musical Reception History, University of Wales, Trinity St David. Current Roles: Senior Lecturer, Tutor, Placement Supervisor, Director of Structured PhD in Education. Her research focuses on the reception history of biblical narratives in music , particularly themes like the Sacrifice of Isaac, Eve, and the Book of Samuel. She explores collaborative learning in teacher education and integrates creative pedagogy in Religious Education. Her work spans interdisciplinary analysis of the Bible’s influence on music, art, and cultural identity. The 15 most recent publications highlight her pioneering work on biblical stories in musical compositions (2025), visual and musical reception of Dives (2024), and peer-reviewed studies on collaborative learning (2023). Her contributions to the Encyclopedia of the Bible and its Reception (2025–2016) cover topics like patriarchs, psalms, and gendered biblical figures. Scientific Awards: Recipient of two book awards in the USA for co-authored work 'The Bible in Music: A Dictionary of Songs, Works and More' (2015). Research Grants and Supervision: Awarded multiple Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Grants (2023, 2014) for international training and a Kurt Weill Foundation Travel Award (2014). Supervised PhD, MEd, and PME students while serving as Internal/External Examiner. Leadership: Coordinated UCC’s Cohort PhD in Education (2001–2014) and led the MAAP in Guidance and Counseling program. Delivered invited seminars at KU Leuven, University of Tuebingen, and Trinity College Dublin.

• Women Philosophers of Education
• Collaborative Learning
• Religious Education
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Professor Alberto Rigolio is a leading scholar of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University, specializing in the cultural and intellectual history of the Eastern Mediterranean during the Roman and late antique periods. He holds a D.Phil. from Oxford University and has held prestigious fellowships at Harvard Dumbarton Oaks, Princeton Society of Fellows, and All Souls College Oxford. His research focuses on Syriac literature, Greco-Syro-Arabic translation movements, and religious debates in late antiquity. Rigolio has published extensively, including his award-winning monograph Christians in Conversation (2019), and currently leads projects supported by the British Academy and the Institute for Advanced Study. He supervises PhD students across multiple institutions and mentors postdoctoral researchers like Dr. Karl Heiner Dahm and Dr. Mara Nicosia. His work bridges classical antiquity with early Christian and Islamic intellectual traditions, emphasizing literary and educational exchanges in late antique societies. Educations: D.Phil., University of Oxford (2014) MPhil/BA, University of Milan and Oxford Research Interests: Syriac literary emergence, Greek-Syriac-Arabic translation networks, late antique dialogues, early Christian theology, and the cultural history of the Roman Near East. Rigolio's current projects investigate how Syriac became a major literary language and its role in transmitting Graeco-Roman thought to early medieval cultures. Grants & Awards: British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship (2024) All Souls College Visiting Fellowship (2024) Princeton IAS Membership (2023) Advising & Mentoring: Supervised 9 PhD students, including Cédrik Michel (Lancaster University Lecturer) and Lila Knight (awarded 2024). Mentors postdoctoral scholars in areas like Syriac rhetoric and late antique religious conflict. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary research groups at Durham and collaborates with institutions like the Institute for Advanced Study, focusing on textual analysis and cultural history.

• Late Roman History and Literature
• Late Antiquity
• Syriac Studies
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Ilaria L. E. Ramelli is a distinguished scholar specializing in ancient philosophy, early Christianity, and the intersection of Greek philosophical traditions with Christian theological development. She holds multiple prestigious academic appointments including Distinguished Professor at Angelicum (US) Graduate School, Senior Fellow at Princeton University, Fellow at Durham University, Honorary Member of Cambridge University's Centre for the Study of Platonism, and has maintained a continuous affiliation with Sacred Heart University since 1998. Her educational background includes two MAs (Classics with Specialisation in Early Christianity and Philosophy with Historical Specialisation), a PhD in Classics and Early Christianity (2000), a further Doctorate (honoris causa), and a postdoctorate in Late Antiquity and Religion. She has also completed Habilitations to Full Professor / Ordinarius / W3 in History of Philosophy, Classics, and Ancient Greek Language and Literature. Her scholarly credentials are further enhanced by her status as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (FRHistS). Professor Ramelli's research focuses on the intricate relationships between ancient Greek philosophical traditions (particularly Platonism and Neoplatonism) and early Christian thought. She specializes in figures such as Origen of Alexandria and Gregory of Nyssa, examining how philosophical concepts were transformed and integrated into theological frameworks. Her work consistently explores themes of dialectic methodology, metaphysical concepts, and the development of doctrinal formulations in early Christianity. She has demonstrated particular expertise in tracing the reception of Greek philosophical ideas within Patristic literature and examining how philosophical concepts were adapted to Christian theological contexts. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a sustained scholarly trajectory examining the relationship between ancient Greek dialectic methods and early Christian theological development. Her work consistently centers on how figures like Origen synthesized Greek philosophical traditions with Christian doctrine, particularly focusing on concepts like apokatastasis (universal restoration), the relationship between Father and Son, and the adaptation of philosophical methodology to theological exegesis. Her scholarship demonstrates remarkable breadth across philosophical schools while maintaining rigorous philological attention to textual evidence. Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (FRHistS) Professor Ramelli has established herself as a leading authority in the field of ancient philosophy and Patristics through her extensive publication record (147 publications documented) and editorial work on significant scholarly volumes. Her research demonstrates sustained engagement with major philosophical questions through careful examination of primary sources across Greek, Latin, and early Christian traditions. She has contributed significantly to our understanding of how philosophical concepts migrated across intellectual traditions and how early Christian thinkers engaged critically with philosophical frameworks while developing their theological systems.

• History of Philosophy
• Early Christianity
• Classics
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Andrew Fear is a Lecturer in Classics at the University of Manchester's Dept of Classics and Ancient History. His research focuses on Roman and Visigothic Spain, Early Christianity, the Roman Army, Roman Britain, and Alexander the Great's legacy. He has published extensively on ancient military history, religious practices, and socio-cultural dynamics in the Roman world. His notable works include analyses of Macedonian Empire strategies, medieval Spanish religious texts, and the psychological impacts of Roman military service. Fear's 2022 book on Mithras explores rituals and deity worship in the classical world, while his 2021 chapter examines the symbolic use of animals in Roman arenas. He has supervised 8 academic projects, though specific student names are not listed. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. His expertise also extends to topics like 'Romanisation' processes and Tacitus' works, reflecting a deep engagement with both primary sources and interdisciplinary methodologies.

• Roman and Visigothic Spain
• Early Christianity
• Roman Army
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Molly Murray is an Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University. She holds a B.A. from Columbia (1994), M.Phil. in Intellectual History from Cambridge (1996), and Ph.D. in English from Yale (2004). Her research focuses on 16th-17th century English literature, exploring intersections of religion, politics, and poetic form. Key interests include the English Reformation, metaphysical wit, and the reception of St. Augustine. She is author of The Poetics of Conversion in Early Modern Literature (2009) and contributes to journals like English Literary History and Renaissance and Reformation . Current projects examine literature and imprisonment in early modern Britain. Education: Columbia, Cambridge, Yale Primary Research Areas: Early Modern Poetry/Poetics, Political Theory, Religious History Recent Work: Monograph on Donne to Dryden, studies on literary imprisonment Her scholarship bridges literary analysis with intellectual history, emphasizing how poetic forms mediated religious and political change. Publications address topics like metaphysical wit's role in conversion narratives and Augustinian thought's influence on early modern writers.

• 16th-and 17th-Century English Literature
• Political Theory
• Religious Reformation Studies
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Nils Arne Pedersen is an Associate Professor in Church History at Aarhus University's Faculty of Theology/Arts since 2004. His academic career includes roles as a Full-time scholar supported by the Carlsberg Foundation (1990–1995) and Danish Research Council grants. He specializes in Manichaeism, Patristics, and the historical reception of biblical texts. His research focuses on early Christian and Manichaean theological texts, especially Coptic and Syriac manuscripts. Research Interests : Pedersen’s work explores Manichaean literature, Patristic theology, and the interplay between biblical sources and early religious movements. He has edited critical editions of Manichaean texts and studies their transmission across languages like Syriac, Coptic, and Persian. Key Projects : Biblia Manichaica (Old and New Testament studies in Manichaean contexts), textual editions of Manichaean homilies, and analyses of anti-Manichaean polemics. Awards & Leadership : Honorary member of the International Association of Manichaean Studies (2022), former President (2017–2022). He has received significant grants, including €887k for the Biblia Manichaica project (2012–2015) and €233k from the Carlsberg Foundation (1990–1995). Grants & Funding : Danish Council for Independent Research, Danish Research Council for the Humanities, and Carlsberg Foundation grants have supported his work on Manichaean textual traditions and comparative religious studies.

• Patristics
• Manichaeism
• Church History
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Prof. Dr. Michael Schramm serves as an Extraordinary Professor of Classical Philology at the University of Göttingen's Faculty of Humanities. His academic journey spans prestigious institutions including Heidelberg, Jena, Leipzig, and Bielefeld, with doctoral and habilitation degrees establishing his expertise in ancient philosophical traditions. Research interests center on Neoplatonism, Greek tragedy reception, and Late Antique political-religious dynamics, particularly focusing on Julian the Apostate's theological works and Euripides' influence in imperial philosophy. His publications demonstrate rigorous engagement with textual criticism, philosophical exegesis, and intercultural dialogue between pagan and early Christian thought. Current research includes DFG-funded projects on Julian's religious philosophy (2015-2019) and Euripidean tragedy's relationship to providence (2020-2021), alongside a Gerda Henkel Foundation research fellowship (2020-2021). His editorial leadership in volumes like Euripides-Rezeption in Kaiserzeit und Spätantike (2020) shapes contemporary scholarship in classical reception studies. Advisory roles include postdoctoral mentoring through DFG research groups, with institutional service comprising temporary professorships at Bamberg, Bonn, Tübingen, and Jena since 2012. His methodological approach integrates philological precision with philosophical analysis across monographs, critical editions, and interdisciplinary handbooks.

• Classical Philology
• Ancient Philosophy
• Neoplatonism
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Mattias Gassman is an Assistant Professor of Humanities at the University of Florida's Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education. His research focuses on the transformation of Roman religious ideas by Christianity, particularly in late antiquity. Previously, he held postdoctoral fellowships at the University of St. Andrews and the University of Oxford. He earned a PhD in Classics from the University of Cambridge (2017), and prior degrees from Oxford, Minnesota, and Iowa State University. His research emphasizes critical analysis of modern concepts like 'paganism' and 'secularity' through ancient lenses. His first monograph, Worshippers of the Gods (Oxford, 2020), examined fourth-century Roman religious debates. His current book project, Citizens of the Earth , analyzes Augustine's engagement with Roman religion across his works. He also co-authored a general-audience textbook on fourth- and fifth-century theological controversies. His articles explore topics such as Augustine's anti-pagan rhetoric, late antique preacher techniques, and the reception of classical texts. Recent publications appear in Journal of Early Christian Studies , Historia: Zeitschrift für Alte Geschichte , and Augustinian Studies . He teaches courses on ancient texts and religious history, including Immortality (Quest 1) and Great Books of the Ancient World .

• Late Antique Studies
• History of Christianity
• Roman Religion
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Mark McInroy is a Professor and Associate Department Chair of Theology at the University of St. Thomas, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). His research focuses on modern Christian theology, particularly the theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar, theological aesthetics, and deification in Christian traditions. He teaches courses such as Theological Anthropology, emphasizing Catholic perspectives on human nature and ministry. Education: ThD and M.Div. from Harvard Divinity School, BA from Southwestern University His research integrates patristic, medieval, and Reformation theologies, exploring themes like mystical theology, perception, and East-West Christian relations. Notable publications include Balthasar on the Spiritual Senses (2014) and contributions to Oxford Handbooks on Balthasar and deification. He has received prestigious awards like the Manfred Lautenschläger Award for Theological Promise (2015) and a Distinguished Early Career Grant (2018-2020). McInroy’s work bridges historical and constructive theology, addressing contemporary theological challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. He has co-edited volumes on theological aesthetics and Balthasar’s influence, reflecting his commitment to advancing theological discourse globally.

• Modern Christian theology
• Theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar
• Theological aesthetics
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J. Albert Harrill is a Professor of History at The Ohio State University , where he has been affiliated with the Department of History since at least 2010. Holding a Ph.D. in New Testament and Early Christian Literature from the University of Chicago , Harrill specializes in the intersection of New Testament , early Christianity , and Roman social history , particularly focusing on ancient slaves and marginalized communities . Education: Ph.D., New Testament and Early Christian Literature, University of Chicago His research explores social and cultural dynamics in early Christian texts, with significant contributions to slavery studies through works like Slaves in the New Testament (2006) and The Manumission of Slaves in Early Christianity (1995). He also investigates ethnic fluidity in Ephesians, exegetical methodologies , and classical literary topoi in patristic writings. Recent Publications examine: Ephesians as a circular letter 1 Corinthians 7:21 and evolving scholarship on Pauline slavery Atheist catalogues in classical and Christian contexts Architectural ekphrasis in Roman culture Origen's exegetical techniques Scientific Awards: 2021 Sphinx and Mortar Board Outstanding Faculty 2019 Honors Faculty Service Award in Arts and Sciences 2017 Clio Award for Distinguished Teaching in History 2012 Distinguished Teaching Award in Religious Studies (Indiana University) With nearly 35 years of teaching experience , Harrill has received consistent recognition for courses on Paul's apostleship , historical Jesus , Greek/Roman slavery , and ancient Roman religion . He maintains active academic engagement through the Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean World .

• New Testament Studies
• Early Christianity
• Roman Social History
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Todd S. Berzon is the Peter M. Small Associate Professor of Religion and Chair of the Department of Religion at Bowdoin College. He is a scholar of late antiquity, early Christianity, and the theory and method in religious studies, with a focus on how ancient religious communities negotiated identity and difference. His educational background includes a PhD, MPhil, and MA from Columbia University, and BA degrees from both the University of Oxford and Columbia University. His training reflects a deep engagement with classical and religious texts. Berzon's research explores how Jews and Christians in late antiquity used language, law, and discourse to define orthodoxy and heresy. He is particularly interested in heresiology as a form of ethnography and the construction of religious identity. His current project, Holy Tongues: The Materiality of Language in the Religious World of Late Antiquity , examines how sacred language functioned as a marker of piety and exclusion. His teaching includes courses on the Hebrew Bible, New Testament, gender and sexuality in early Christianity, and human sacrifice. His publications reveal a strong focus on boundary-making in early Christian discourse, especially through figures like Epiphanius of Salamis and Irenaeus of Lyons. The articles span topics such as rhetorical construction of communities, sexual morality, and cosmogony, indicating a broad yet cohesive research agenda rooted in textual and discursive analysis. Berzon actively contributes to scholarly discourse through reviews in respected venues like Bryn Mawr Classical Review and Marginalia Review of Books . While no formal awards are listed, his publication record in top journals reflects scholarly recognition. He advises students in religious studies and has published a major monograph, Classifying Christians: Ethnography, Heresiology, and the Limits of Knowledge in Late Antiquity (University of California Press, 2016), which synthesizes many of his core themes. Though specific grants are not mentioned, his ongoing research suggests sustained academic support. He is also engaged in collaborative academic conversations through edited volumes and interdisciplinary forums. Berzon is affiliated with the Department of Religion in the College of Liberal Arts at Bowdoin College, where he contributes to curriculum development and departmental leadership as Chair.

• Religion in Late Antiquity
• Early Christianity
• Heresiology
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