Historical Studies in Theology and Christianity
The Historical Studies in Theology and Christianity path constitutes the organizing center for pluridisciplinary historical research in the theology and contexts of the Christian tradition. The path is home to faculty and students with diverse research interests that range across the history of Christianity. We support research that utilizes historical methods to investigate the theology, intellectual and social contexts, and ecclesial history of Christianity. Given the pluridisciplinary nature, complexity, and breath of possible historical studies, the path has no unique coursework or exam structure outside of the requirements shared by the entire GDR. Rather, each student, in consultation with faculty, designs a plan of study that satisfies their special academic interest, the exigencies of their research, and their future professional goals. As such, while the path offers courses in a number of historical fields (e.g., early Christianity, late ancient, early modern Christianity, the Reformation, liturgical history), a student’s coursework will normally include seminars from other paths in the GDR and departments in Emory College of Arts and Sciences. Within the GDR, students regularly study with faculty in Theological Studies, New Testament, Hebrew Bible, and Global Christianity; within Emory University, students regularly study with faculty in History, Philosophy, and Classics.
Path Advisor
Dr. Andrew J. and Georgia L. Ekonomou Distinguished Associate Professor of Patristic Theology
Anthony Briggman
