ANCIENT 255

The Later Roman Empire

Please note: this is archived course information from 2025 for ANCIENT 255.

Description

A study of the Roman empire between the third and sixth centuries CE. Topics covered include the social, economic and political crises of the period, encounters and struggles between Romans and barbarians, the conflict between Paganism and Christianity, and the emergence of the barbarian kingdoms in the West and the Byzantine empire in the East.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines for 2025 will be refreshed around November/December.

Availability 2025

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Points

ANCIENT 255: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage I in Ancient History, Classical Studies, or Classical Studies and Ancient History, and 30 points passed

Restrictions

ANCIENT 255, 355, ANCIENT 355