Dr. Charles Stang

Biography

Charles Stang is a Professor in the Department of the Classics at Harvard University, where he serves as the Director of the Center for the Study of World Religions. His academic focus is on Early Christian Thought, exploring the intersections of history, philosophy, and religion in the ancient Mediterranean world. Stang has a particular interest in the Syriac tradition and ancient philosophy, especially Platonism. His research engages with multiple aspects of ancient Mediterranean religious thought, including Christianity, Gnosticism, Hermeticism, and Manichaeism, and seeks to understand these traditions within the broader context of late antiquity. As an affiliated faculty member, he contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues that bridge classical studies with religious studies and philosophy.

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