Kirsten McHarris
Oxford-trained scholar (DPhil) specializing in Lactantius and early Christian moral theology, contributing research-based commentary on Lactantius' ethics and justice.
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Mar 1, 2026 • 1h 16min
169. Against Coercion
Dr. Kirsten McHarris, Oxford-trained scholar of Lactantius and early Christian moral theology, and Elizabeth de Giza, UC Santa Barbara professor of Roman history and author on Lactantius and Constantine. They trace how Lactantius shaped Constantine’s approach to religious tolerance. They discuss persuasion over force, Neoplatonic opposition, justice and charity, and the roots of freedom of conscience.
