Faculty of Arts
Research project description
This project explores the reception of the Psalms in poetry from Late Antiquity (300-700 AD) to the middle Byzantine period (1000-1300 AD), with a focus upon Greek poetic paraphrases of the Psalms. The research involves cross-cultural study of the literary influence of the Psalms and the intersection of classical Hellenic or Roman culture and Christian literature. The project involves the editing and study of unpublished Greek manuscripts alongside careful evaluation of the linguistic and literary characteristics of poetic paraphrases of the Psalms.
Fields of research
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Classical Studies
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Religious Studies
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Theology
Qualifications and ideal student profile
Prospective graduate student researchers must meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements for the programs connected to this opportunity. Visit the program pages using the links on this page to learn more about minimum admission requirements. In addition to minimum requirements, the research supervisor is looking for the following qualifications and student profile.
- The ideal student researcher for this project is trained in Greek and/or Latin, with knowledge of both classical Greek and Roman literature and early Christian literature and theology.
- Given the interdisciplinary nature of the research, students interested in this project may come from a variety of academic backgrounds.
Faculty researcher and supervisor
- Andrew Faulkner
Professor, Classical Studies
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Graduate programs connected to this project
Important dates
Poetic Reception of the Psalms is an open and ongoing research opportunity. Expressions of interest can be submitted for any term.