Between Athens and Jerusalem: Classical Studies and Biblical Studies in Dialogue We would like to invite all HCA and Biblical Studies Postgraduate Students and Faculty to a day conference hosted by the Centre for the Study of Christian Origins.This collaborative conference, bringing together perspectives from Biblical Studies and Classics, will take place on Thursday, 24 April 2025 in Martin Hall, New College, University of Edinburgh. We warmly welcome anyone interested in exploring the rich intersections between these fields and look forward to fostering an engaging and fruitful dialogue. The day conference will consist of:Free tea, coffee, and lunchStudent Paper PresentationsCareer Development Q&AKeynote Lecture from Dr. James Corke-Webster Register Registration for this event closed on 20 April 2025. Programme 9:00–9:30am: AM Coffee & Tea (Rainy Hall), Registration (Reception) 9:30–9:40am: Welcome (Martin Hall) 9:40–10:05am: PhD Paper #1: Sisi Xie – ‘Fire Prevention in the City: Vulcan and Urban Space in Rome’ (Martin Hall) 10:05–10:30am: PhD Paper #2: Junette Galagala-Nacion – ‘Paul’s Myth of Gentile Inclusion in Romans’ (Martin Hall) 10:30–10:55am: PhD Paper #3: Naomi Reiss – ‘Imprisoning Women in Mediterranean Antiquity: Revisiting the Evidence’ (Martin Hall) 10:55–11:10am: Break 11:10am–12:40pm: Plenary Speaker: James Corke-Webster (Martin Hall) 12:40–1:40pm: Lunch (Rainy Hall) 1:40–2:05pm: PhD Paper #4: Todd Thomason – ‘Dido and Aeneas in Acts 9? A Response to Michael Kochenash’ (Martin Hall) 2:05–2:30pm: PhD Paper #5: Paul Wilson – ‘Competing Cosmopolitanisms: Border Vocabulary and Utopia in the Areopagus Speech’ (Martin Hall) 2:30–3:00pm: PM Coffee & Tea (Rainy Hall) 3:00–3:25pm: PhD Paper #6: Andy Kench – ‘Toward a Deeper Understanding of Paul’s Style of Argumentation in Romans 3—7, Through a Comparison of His Rhetoric to That of Contemporary Greek Philosopher Epictetus’ (Martin Hall) 3:25–3:50pm: PhD Paper #7: Joseph White – ‘Religion and Dogma in Iohannis 6’ (Martin Hall) 3:50–4:00pm: Break 4:00–5:00pm: Professional Development Panel: Q&A with James Corke-Webster, Kimberley Czajkowski, and Helen Bond (Martin Hall) We are especially grateful to the Centre for the Study of Christian Origins—for all of the committee’s help and oversight. We would also like to gratefully acknowledge that all of the funding for ‘Between Athens and Jerusalem: Classical Studies and Christian Origins in Dialogue’ is provided by a Student Experience Grant which is funded by the University of Edinburgh Development Trust. Without this ongoing support we would not be able to fund these projects which do so much for the quality of the student learning experience at the University of Edinburgh. We would like to thank all alumni, staff and other donors who support the Development Trust, including through its unrestricted Edinburgh Fund. Find out more about the University of Edinburgh's Development Trust and the Edinburgh Fund. Further Information For conference-related enquiries please contact: cscostudentdayconference@uoe.onmicrosoft.comFor registration-related enquiries please contact: divinity.news@ed.ac.uk Apr 24 2025 09.00 - 17.00 Between Athens and Jerusalem: Classical Studies and Biblical Studies in Dialogue Join us as we explore the connections between Classical Studies and Biblical Studies in collaboration with CSCO. Martin Hall, New College, Mound Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2LX
Between Athens and Jerusalem: Classical Studies and Biblical Studies in Dialogue We would like to invite all HCA and Biblical Studies Postgraduate Students and Faculty to a day conference hosted by the Centre for the Study of Christian Origins.This collaborative conference, bringing together perspectives from Biblical Studies and Classics, will take place on Thursday, 24 April 2025 in Martin Hall, New College, University of Edinburgh. We warmly welcome anyone interested in exploring the rich intersections between these fields and look forward to fostering an engaging and fruitful dialogue. The day conference will consist of:Free tea, coffee, and lunchStudent Paper PresentationsCareer Development Q&AKeynote Lecture from Dr. James Corke-Webster Register Registration for this event closed on 20 April 2025. Programme 9:00–9:30am: AM Coffee & Tea (Rainy Hall), Registration (Reception) 9:30–9:40am: Welcome (Martin Hall) 9:40–10:05am: PhD Paper #1: Sisi Xie – ‘Fire Prevention in the City: Vulcan and Urban Space in Rome’ (Martin Hall) 10:05–10:30am: PhD Paper #2: Junette Galagala-Nacion – ‘Paul’s Myth of Gentile Inclusion in Romans’ (Martin Hall) 10:30–10:55am: PhD Paper #3: Naomi Reiss – ‘Imprisoning Women in Mediterranean Antiquity: Revisiting the Evidence’ (Martin Hall) 10:55–11:10am: Break 11:10am–12:40pm: Plenary Speaker: James Corke-Webster (Martin Hall) 12:40–1:40pm: Lunch (Rainy Hall) 1:40–2:05pm: PhD Paper #4: Todd Thomason – ‘Dido and Aeneas in Acts 9? A Response to Michael Kochenash’ (Martin Hall) 2:05–2:30pm: PhD Paper #5: Paul Wilson – ‘Competing Cosmopolitanisms: Border Vocabulary and Utopia in the Areopagus Speech’ (Martin Hall) 2:30–3:00pm: PM Coffee & Tea (Rainy Hall) 3:00–3:25pm: PhD Paper #6: Andy Kench – ‘Toward a Deeper Understanding of Paul’s Style of Argumentation in Romans 3—7, Through a Comparison of His Rhetoric to That of Contemporary Greek Philosopher Epictetus’ (Martin Hall) 3:25–3:50pm: PhD Paper #7: Joseph White – ‘Religion and Dogma in Iohannis 6’ (Martin Hall) 3:50–4:00pm: Break 4:00–5:00pm: Professional Development Panel: Q&A with James Corke-Webster, Kimberley Czajkowski, and Helen Bond (Martin Hall) We are especially grateful to the Centre for the Study of Christian Origins—for all of the committee’s help and oversight. We would also like to gratefully acknowledge that all of the funding for ‘Between Athens and Jerusalem: Classical Studies and Christian Origins in Dialogue’ is provided by a Student Experience Grant which is funded by the University of Edinburgh Development Trust. Without this ongoing support we would not be able to fund these projects which do so much for the quality of the student learning experience at the University of Edinburgh. We would like to thank all alumni, staff and other donors who support the Development Trust, including through its unrestricted Edinburgh Fund. Find out more about the University of Edinburgh's Development Trust and the Edinburgh Fund. Further Information For conference-related enquiries please contact: cscostudentdayconference@uoe.onmicrosoft.comFor registration-related enquiries please contact: divinity.news@ed.ac.uk Apr 24 2025 09.00 - 17.00 Between Athens and Jerusalem: Classical Studies and Biblical Studies in Dialogue Join us as we explore the connections between Classical Studies and Biblical Studies in collaboration with CSCO. Martin Hall, New College, Mound Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2LX
Apr 24 2025 09.00 - 17.00 Between Athens and Jerusalem: Classical Studies and Biblical Studies in Dialogue Join us as we explore the connections between Classical Studies and Biblical Studies in collaboration with CSCO.
