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Susanna Elm holds the Sidney Hellman Ehrman Chair and is a Distinguished Professor of European History at the University of California, Berkeley. She specializes in Ancient History, with particular focus on political, economic, and religious cultural history of the Roman Empire, including themes of elite display and aspects of ancient medicine. Her current projects examine the works of Augustine of Hippo in relation to slavery and the formulation of theology in economics. Elm's academic journey includes significant roles at UC Berkeley, including Director of the Undergraduate Program in Religious Studies and Chair of the Graduate Program in Ancient Mediterranean History. She has garnered numerous awards, including Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy and grants from the ACLS Loeb Foundation. Elm’s publications include influential books and co-edited volumes such as 'The Emperor's Eunuch' and 'The Cambridge Companion to Ancient Christianity.' She has held visiting professorships across prestigious institutions, contributing to her widely recognized expertise in her field.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Holds the Sidney Hellman Ehrman Chair and specializes in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Professor focusing on European History.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Teaches History with a focus on Classics.
Undergraduate Program in Religious Studies • University of California, Berkeley
Oversaw undergraduate studies in Religious Studies.
Graduate Program in Ancient Mediterranean History and Archaeology • University of California, Berkeley
Led the program focused on Ancient Mediterranean studies.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Taught and researched Ancient History.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Early career position in the History Department.
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