Mosaic of Mary and the Child, Euphrasian Basilica, Poreč, Croatia, 6th 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
- Organizing international workshops, often at the Norwegian Institute in Athens
- Maintaining international contacts, partnerships, projects and activities
Members of the Research Group
Einar Thomassen (UiB)
Ingvild S. Gilhus (UiB)
Sissel Undheim (UiB)
Alexandros Tsakos (UiB)
Christian H. Bull (UiO)
Moa Airijoki (UiB)
Alexandros Tsakos traces graffiti on Sai Island, Nubia (Photo: Alexandros Tsakos)
Research Group leader: prof. Einar Thomassen
Administrative coordinator: PhD candidate Moa Airijoki
For further information or questions concerning the research group, please contact Moa Airijoki (moa.airijoki@uib.no)