Dr. Richard Layton

Associate Professor

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Biography

Richard Layton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics at Illinois University. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia in 1996, an M.Div from Emory University in 1986, and a B.A. from the University of Virginia in 1983. His academic work primarily focuses on the history and reception of the Bible, the development of early Christianity, and the philosophy of religion in the Greco-Roman world. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Layton is actively involved in his department, having served as acting head of the Religion program and as an Associate Professor in both the Religion and Medieval Studies programs. Professor Layton has published notable works such as 'Civic Good: Liberal Case Teaching Religion in Public Schools' and 'Didymus Blind Circle Late-Antique Alexandria: Virtue Narrative Biblical Scholarship.' He is committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and the integration of liberal education principles in the study of religion.

Research Interests

Courses

RLST 110: World Religion RLST 202: New Testament

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

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