In this virtual colloquium, leading scholars in the history, art, and archaeology of medieval Nubia will present on texts, illustrated manuscripts, churches and wall paintings from Christian Nubia.
“Christian Nubia: Text and Object as Shield and Sword” – Giovanni Ruffini, Fairfield University
“Manuscript Illumination in Nubia: Investigating the Role of Serra East” – Tasha Vorderstrasse, University of Chicago
“Christianity in the Nile Valley – Material Testimonies from Egypt” – Karel Innemée, University of Amsterdam and University of Divinity in Melbourne
“Christianity in the Nile Valley – Material Testimonies from Nubia” – Dobrochna Zielińska, Institute of Archaeology, University of Warsaw
Concept & Organization: Meseret Oldjira. If you would like to participate, please send an email to meseret.oldjira ( at ) ikg.unibe.ch.