The Christian Roman Empire - Constantine's Conversion and Religious Conflicts

Explore the transformation of the Roman Empire following Constantine's conversion to Christianity in this 48-minute lecture from Yale University's course on the Early Middle Ages. Examine Julian the Apostate's attempt to restore polytheism and delve into major Christian heresies like Arianism and Donatism. Understand how religious dissent led to imperial intervention in church affairs. Get an introduction to St. Augustine's Confessions and an overview of Platonism. Learn about the gradual abandonment of old religions, the divided nature of the 4th-century Christian church, and the lasting impact of these changes on the Roman Empire.