Amy Brown Hughes
Historical theologian specializing in early Christianity and associate professor of theology, with research on women in the patristic period and co-author of Christian Women in the Patristic World.
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Apr 23, 2026 • 1h 24min
Did Women Serve As Leaders in Early Christianity? Drs. Lynn Cohick and Amy Brown Hughes
Amy Brown Hughes, historical theologian focused on early Christianity; Lynn Cohick, New Testament scholar of women’s roles in the patristic world. They trace women’s broad influence from the 2nd–5th centuries. They discuss language and cultural shifts that shaped female authority. Topics include bishops, deacons, prophets, ascetic exemplars like Thecla and Macrina, and imperial women shaping doctrine.
