Sacred Flesh: Body, Salvation, and Sainthood in Antiquity: A Comparative Approach

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course will mainly focus on ancient paganism and the early Christian Church, from the 7th century BC until the 4th century CE). Special emphasis will be given on eastern Christian monasticism. A comparison with other monotheistic religions, such as Judaism and Islam, will be ventured towards the end of the semester.