The Archaeology of Early Christianity [F-25-12]
| Presenter: | Caroline Downing |
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| Location: | SUNY Potsdam: Timerman 131 |
| Classes: | 1 Session 1.5 hours |
| Dates: | Wed 4:00 PM 10/15 |
| Status: | Course Update: The location for course #12 has been changed to SUNY Potsdam Timerman 131. The time and day has not changed: 4 pm on October 15. |
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Archaeological research has brought to light many new insights into the development of the Early Christian church, from the discovery of a well preserved house church in Syria to a new understanding of the meanings behind the paintings in the Roman catacombs. We will also look at my new research on a symbol of the cross called a staurogram, used to represent the crucifixion in the first centuries of Christianity.
Caroline Downing holds a doctorate in Classical Archaeology, and served as Associate Editor of the American Journal of Archaeology before joining SUNY Potsdam's Art Department to teach ancient art. Her research focuses on late Roman paintings with Christian content from the archaeological site of Stobi, North Macedonia.
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