Dr. Stanley Stowers

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Biography

Stanley K. Stowers is a Professor Emeritus in Religious Studies at Brown University, specializing in early Christian history, Hellenistic philosophy, Greek religion, and the methodology of religious studies. He teaches courses on early Christianity and Greco-Roman religions, focusing on critical comparative issues in the history of religions. He has also contributed significantly to the department by chairing and directing graduate studies for several years. Stowers has authored several important works, including 'Rereading Romans: Justice, Jews and Gentiles,' and 'Letter Writing in Greco-Roman Antiquity,' and has published over thirty articles and books in peer-reviewed journals. His scholarship includes a commentary on Fourth Maccabees and invites at numerous universities and conferences, showcasing his leadership within the Society of Biblical Literature. Stowers has received multiple fellowships, including the Woodrow Wilson Center Fellowship and the National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship, recognizing his contributions to teaching and research in biblical studies and ancient history.

Research Interests

Awards

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Harriet W. Sheridan Award

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics