An essay by Marianne Bonz describing the myriad of religious options available in the Roman Empire. Bonz is managing editor of Harvard Theological Review. She received a doctorate from Harvard ...

Explore the complex religious life of ancient Rome, where religion played a vital role. Explore the complex religious life of ancient Rome, where religion played a vital role in the political, social, ...

Janus was the god of transitions, and so the passing of the old year and the beginning of the new were sacred to him, writes Father.

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Disillusioned by their experiences in Catholicism, some Romans are turning to paganism and finding a connection to their roots through worshipping the gods of antiquity, whom they ...

Three hundred and 13 years after Jesus Christ had walked the earth, Constantine the Great, the emperor of Rome, made history with his establishment of religious freedom throughout his empire. The Rev.

One of the greatest challenges for Christians today is to move beyond simply acknowledging the growing religious diversity in our rapidly shrinking world to embrace religious pluralism, that is, to ...

The following list offers required readings and choices for the M.A. in Classical Antiquity, Special Field examination in Roman Mythology & Religion. Students are expected to consult with an advisor ...

We know that the ancient Greeks had a massively entertaining sets of gods and goddesses. So it’s no wonder that when Rome conquered Greece, they replaced their own dull pantheon with renamed versions ...

It's not every day that I'm faced with the chance to step back in time. I've long been fascinated with ancient Rome. A child of the ’80s, I was the little girl glued to the television every Saturday ...