Research Group: Religions of Late Antiquity

Mosaic of Mary and the Child, Euphrasian Basilica, Poreč, Croatia, 6^th century (Photo: Sissel Undheim)

The Religions of Late Antiquity research group consists of scholars at UiB and affiliates who work with late antique religions and religiosity. One main perspective is to study late antiquity as a transitional period, during which traditional and local religions were replaced by monotheistic and universal religions. The research group receives funding from the Norwegian Research Council.

Examples of topics studied

religious (in/)tolerance

orthodoxy and heresy

scriptural religion

dogmas and rituals

religious institutions

religion and body

Functions of the Religions of Late Antiquity Research Group

We organize international workshops, often at the Norwegian Institute in Athens.

An important objective is to cultivate international contacts, partnerships, projects and activities.