Andrew Durdin

Andrew Durdin (Ph.D., University of Chicago, History of Religions) advances the critical study of religion through his research and teaching. He specializes in ancient Mediterranean religions, focusing on Roman religion, magic, early Christianity, and the historiography of ancient religion. His forthcoming book, When No “Magic” Dwells: Discourse, Alterity, and Ritual Deviance among the Romans, examines scholarly critiques of the modern category of “magic” and its application to ancient materials, aiming to develop a more nuanced understanding of how ancient Romans conceptualized cultural alterity and ritual deviance. Dr. Durdin teaches courses on world religions, Greek and Roman religions, the New Testament, and early Christianity. He also offers classes on theory, method, and pedagogy in religious studies.