Curated OER
The Rise of Christianity
Examine one of the 7 major world religions, how it began and spread throughout the globe. Upper graders can view this presentation to better understand the social and political impacts that Christianity had on Rome and western civilization.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: Roman Empire and Christianity
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which young scholars investigate several sources to determine why the Roman Empire persecuted Christians. Inlcudes downloadable lesson plan, PowerPoint, original documents, teacher and student...
Friesian School
Fresian School: Rome and Romania
This article, which is provided for by the Fresian School, covers a large part of Roman history, but pays particular attention to the reign and effects of Emperor Nero.
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness: Nero Persecutes the Christians, 64 a.d.
This article provides a general overview of how Emperor Nero laid blame for the burning of Rome onto the Christians and put many to death.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Edicts Against Christians
This site from the Fordham University provides some primary source documents on Emperor Diocletian. Great information, and it shows the level of persecution against the Christians in ancient Rome.
Other
The Latter Rain: Constantine
This extensive resource documents the life of Constantine. Article is written from a Christian perspective. It goes into depth about the freedom he gave to Christians, and the effects of the Edict of Milan.
Curated OER
Eye Witness: Nero Persecutes the Christians, 64 a.d.
This EyeWitness to History site, which illuminates the past through personal narratives and other first-hand sources, provides a general overview of how Emperor Nero laid blame for the burning of Rome onto the Christians and put many to...