Eva Haverkamp-Rott

Professor Eva Haverkamp-Rott holds the Chair of Medieval Jewish History and Culture at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) since 2009. Her work uniquely bridges Medieval History and Jewish Studies, focusing on Jewish life in Europe from the 4th to 16th centuries, with geographic emphasis on the Holy Roman Empire, Italy, France, England, and the Byzantine Empire.

• PhD in Medieval History (University of Konstanz, 1999)
• Master in Jewish Studies and Medieval/Modern History (University of Cologne, 1994)

Her research explores Jewish-Christian-Muslim interactions, medieval economic systems, numismatics, and the historiography of Jewish persecution during the Crusades. She specializes in analyzing Hebrew chronicles and Latin texts to reconstruct interfaith dynamics.

Her recent publications focus on global medieval history, Jewish tombstone symbolism, and economic exchanges between religious groups. She has contributed significantly to understanding Jewish roles in medieval coinage and trade.

• 2020: Prize for Good Teaching (Bavarian Ministry of Science and Arts)
• 2006: The Historical Book Prize for 'Hebrew Accounts of the Persecution of the Jews during the First Crusade'
• 2005: Jon Gillum Teaching Award, Radcliffe Institute Fellowship
• 2004: Ryskamp Research Fellowship, NEH Fellowship
• 2000: District of Konstanz Prize for promotion of young scientists

Professor Haverkamp-Rott has led interdisciplinary projects like the Regensburg archaeological excavations and co-edited cultural guides. Her work emphasizes contextualizing Jewish experiences within broader European historical frameworks.