Misa Nguyễn

Areas of Specialization

Late antiquity, history of medicine, early Christianity, women’s history

Education

B.A., University of California, San Diego 

Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara

Academic Interests & Research Narrative

My research examines the cultural and social history of pregnancy between the second and sixth centuries CE in the Mediterranean. In particular, I focus on the dialogues and exchanges between early Christian theologians and Greco-Roman physicians when it comes to maternity, virginity, and healing more broadly. Secondary research interests include Mediterranean magic and the history of plague before the Black Death. I am currently preparing my first book.

Regular Course Offerings

• Undergraduate:
  • HIS 1305 | World History to 1500

Other Courses Taught

• Undergraduate:
  • HIS 1305 | Early Medieval Europe
  • His 4300: History of Medicine

Work with Students

• Willing to direct undergraduate research.
• Not currently accepting graduate students.