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Dr. Stefanie Burkhardt is a Research Associate at the Department of Religious Studies and Intercultural Theology , University of Münster, since October 2024. She previously served as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Coordinator at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (2016–2024) and completed her doctorate in 2022 with a dissertation on Mircea Eliade's dual work in Religious Studies and Literature. Education: PhD (2022, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg), MA in 'Ethics of Textual Cultures' (2013), BA in Religious and German Studies (2012). Research Interests span the intersection of Religion and Literature , Postcolonial Religious Studies , and the Spectral Turn in Cultural Theory . Her work critically examines Eliade's methodologies, the role of African and diasporic narratives in decolonizing the 'spectral turn', and the socio-cultural implications of border crossings in postcolonial contexts. Recent Publications include a monograph on Eliade's literary and academic duality (Brill 2024) and upcoming edited volumes on authenticity in esoteric practices (Brill 2026) and Eliade's entanglements in religious history (Brill 2025). She has contributed to debates on postcolonialism, spectral theory, and Eliade's exoticism in Indian studies. Grants and Projects include participation in the DFG Advanced Study Group 'Alternative Rationalities and Esoteric Practices in Global Perspective' (2023–2024) and leadership in projects on post-Eurocentric cultural theory.

• Religion and Literature
• Theories and Methods of Religious Studies
• History of Knowledge and Science of Religion
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Enrique Sánchez Lansch is a Professor of Media Dramaturgy at the Institute for Music and Media at Robert Schumann University of Düsseldorf, appointed in 2018. Born in Gijón, northern Spain, and raised in Cologne, he has established himself as a prominent documentary filmmaker with a strong focus on music-related subjects. His educational background includes studies in music with a focus on singing, Romance languages, philosophy, and German studies. He completed his master's thesis on adaptation of literature into music films. After gaining professional experience in fictional series production, he pursued further studies in film and screenwriting at Columbia University and UCLA. Sánchez Lansch's research and creative interests center on the intersection of music and visual media. His work explores how musical experiences can be effectively translated to film, examining the relationship between sound and image. He has particular expertise in documenting musical institutions, historical contexts of music, and the educational aspects of musical performance. His approach combines rigorous historical research with innovative visual storytelling techniques that respect the integrity of musical performance while creating compelling cinematic narratives. His filmography reveals a consistent focus on music documentaries that bridge cultural and historical contexts. Early works focused on major musical institutions and figures, while more recent projects have expanded to examine the relationship between music and broader social, political, and cultural phenomena. His films consistently demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of both musical content and cinematic storytelling. His notable awards include: German Film Award German Documentary Film Award Bavarian Film Award German Critics' Award German Kinogilde Award Franz Hofer Prize Best Documentary Film at Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival Best Documentary Film at SEMINCI Festival de Valladolid Diapason d'Or Emmy nomination for "A Celebration for Gershwin" Sánchez Lansch has served as a mentor to young filmmakers, notably curating and presenting music short films by young talents for the Beethovenfest Bonn from 2006 to 2013. His professional activities extend beyond filmmaking to include teaching at institutions such as the dffb (German Film and Television Academy Berlin) and his current professorship at Robert Schumann University. He is an active member of both the German Film Academy and the European Film Academy, contributing to the broader film community through these organizations. As Professor of Media Dramaturgy, Sánchez Lansch contributes to the academic framework of the Institute for Music and Media, bringing his extensive professional experience to bear on the education of future media creators. His work bridges the gap between academic study and professional practice in the field of music-related visual media.

• Documentary filmmaking
• Music visualization
• Media dramaturgy
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Ben Bollig is a Professor of Latin American Literature and Film at the University of Oxford, where he is also a Fellow and Tutor in Spanish at St Catherine's College and Associate Lecturer in Spanish at St John's College. He holds a First Class BA in Hispanic Studies from the University of Nottingham, followed by an MA and PhD from King's College London (2004). Research focuses on contemporary Latin American literature and film, particularly Argentine poetry Editor of the Journal of Latin American Cultural Studies Co-editor of Latin American Cultural Studies: A Reader (Routledge, 2017, pbk 2019) Key Research Themes : Comparative Literature, Film Studies, Translation Studies, Poetics of Resistance, and Postcolonial Studies. His work explores intersections between poetry and cinema, cultural identity, and political dimensions of artistic practice in Latin America. Publications include books on Argentine marginal poetry, cinematic adaptation of verse, and edited volumes of resistance literature. He coordinates the Poetics of Resistance project with Dr. Cornelia Graebner (Lancaster University) and contributes translations to journals like Calque and El extremo sur: Confines.

• Latin American Literature
• Argentine Poetry
• Film Studies
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Prof. Dr. Laura Bieger is a professor of American Studies at Ruhr University Bochum (Germany), specializing in literary theory, critical theory, and cultural history. She holds a Magister from Freie Universität Berlin and a Dr. Phil. from FU Berlin (2006), followed by a Habilitation in 2013. Previously, she held professorships at the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (2014–2017) and the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (2017–2022). Her research explores the relationship between aesthetics, politics, and social practices in U.S. cultural history, with a focus on public space, literary engagement, and democracy. Education: Magister in American Studies, History, and Philosophy, Freie Universität Berlin Dr. Phil., Freie Universität Berlin (2006) Habilitation (Venia Legendi in Americanistik), Freie Universität Berlin (2013) Positions: Professorin für amerikanische Literatur und Kultur, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (2014–2017) Professorin für American Studies, Political Culture and Theory, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (2017–2022) Universitätsprofessorin American Studies, Ruhr-Universität Bochum (since 2022) Her work bridges literary analysis with interdisciplinary inquiries into space, democracy, and cultural practices. Key publications include Ästhetik der Immersion (2007), Belonging and Narrative (2018), and the forthcoming Reading for Democracy (2024). She has been a research fellow at Harvard University, NYU, and UC Berkeley. Current projects examine literature’s role in fostering democratic engagement and rethinking humanist concepts in American art. Laura Bieger’s research emphasizes praxeological approaches, treating literature as a social practice shaped by networks of actors and institutions. Her work on public intellectuals, cultural fields, and transnational American Studies highlights intersections between aesthetics, politics, and societal change. Collaborative projects include edited volumes on Richard Wright, spatial narratives, and the humanist imagination in American art.

• American Studies
• Literary Theory
• Critical Theory
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PD Dr. Jens Wolff is a German theologian and researcher at the Faculty of Theology, University of Rostock . His work bridges image theory , cultural hermeneutics , and negative theology , with a focus on Lutheran theology and its intersections with literature and art . Education : Studied at Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle/Wittenberg, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. Academic Timeline : 1995–1998 Heidelberg Academy researcher, 1998–2002 assistant at Münster's Faculty, 2003 PhD, 2005 ordained pastor, 2009–2012 DFG project on Sigmund von Birken, 2012–2015 DFG project on Image Theory, 2015 habilitation. Wolff's research explores image and media theory through theological lenses, interrogating figurative knowledge , religious rhetoric , and intercultural hermeneutics . His work connects Baroque literature (e.g., Klopstock, Hamann) with contemporary philological and deconstructive methods , examining tensions between sacralization and secularization . His recent publications analyze the word of God as performative polysemy in Lutheran thought, death and utopia in Stefan Andres' work, and iconic anthropology in Reformation contexts. He co-edited the two-volume Bild und Tod (2016), a foundational text on image-death relations. Awards: Martin-Luther-Preis für den akademischen Nachwuchs (2005) for his dissertation on Metapher und Kreuz . Wolff's advising and collaborative work focus on interdisciplinary image studies , including DFG-funded projects and symposia like the Image and Sound conference (2014). He maintains links to institutions in Bratislava , Frankfurt , and Brazil .

• Image and Media Theory
• Cultural Hermeneutics
• Figurative Knowledge
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Dr. Andreas Goltz is an Academic Director in the Department of Ancient History at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz since 2021, with a focus on interdisciplinary research bridging Roman history, media studies, and public historiography. He has held various academic roles at institutions including Bamberg, Berlin, and Dresden. Doctorate in Ancient History (summa cum laude, Freie Universität Berlin, 2005) Master of Arts in Ancient History, Art History, and Psychology (Freie Universität Berlin, 1995) His research spans the Roman Republic , Late Antiquity , and historical reception , emphasizing cross-era analysis, Roman-Germanic interactions, and media representations of antiquity. His publications include a monograph on Theodoric the Great and editorial collaborations on Diocletian, Constantine, and Late Antique historiography. Recent articles reflect expertise in Spätantikfilm (late antique cinema), Byzantine sources , and ethnogenesis , with keywords spanning Political History to Visual Culture . Scientific Awards Teaching Award of Rhineland-Palatinate (2022) Lehrpreis der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (2020, 2014) He contributes to the Clio 2punkt0 project on historical communication and advises graduate theses on topics from Julian's Edict to Caesar's Monarchical Ambitions .

• Roman Republic
• Late Antiquity
• History and Media
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Dr. Jan Andres is a faculty member at the University of Bielefeld's Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies, specializing in Literary Studies, Romance Studies and Latin. He serves as Dean of Studies, Chairman of the Academic Advisory Board, and has multiple administrative roles including representation for students with disabilities and contact point for disadvantage compensation. His office is located in UHG D4-120 with office hours typically held on Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. during lecture periods. Dr. Andres's research focuses on German literary studies with particular expertise in the Stefan George Circle, modern German literature, and cultural criticism. His work explores the intersections of literature, politics, and aesthetics across the 19th and 20th centuries, examining how literary traditions shape and are shaped by historical contexts. He has published extensively on German intellectual history with special attention to aesthetic conservatism, literary networks, and the relationship between literature and political thought. His recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate continued scholarly engagement with German literary traditions while addressing contemporary concerns such as the Anthropocene in poetry and the concept of trigger warnings in literature. These works maintain his longstanding focus on literary analysis while expanding into new theoretical frameworks that connect historical literary practices with current cultural debates. His research shows remarkable continuity in examining the Stefan George Circle alongside evolving interests in modern poetic expression and contemporary literary criticism. As Dean of Studies and academic leader, Dr. Andres oversees curriculum development and student advising within his department. His administrative roles reflect his commitment to educational excellence and inclusive practices, particularly through his dedicated work supporting students with disabilities and managing disadvantage compensation. His module responsibilities include German-language literature, English-language literature, and specialized philological studies in German and American studies.

• German Literature
• Literary Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Friederike Neumann is a Researcher at the Institute for Protestant Theology and Religious Education within Faculty IV - Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Oldenburg. She has held a permanent position since 2022 and has been affiliated with the university since 2014. Academic Education : Diploma in Protestant Theology (University of Göttingen, 2009), Doctorate (Dr. theol., 2016), Habilitation (2025, Old Testament). Her research focuses on the theological and literary history of the Old Testament , with particular emphasis on the Pentateuch , Psalms , and Jeremiah . She specializes in redaction criticism, intertextuality, and the formation of biblical Israel's conceptual identity. Her publications and lectures (e.g., at SBL and IOSOT conferences) explore themes such as the final redaction of the Psalter , Jacob-Laban narratives , and violence in Exodus . Key trends include analyses of liturgical theology, post-exilic influences, and geopolitical contexts in the Ancient Near East. Scientific Awards : DAAD scholarship (2006–2007) DFG fellowship 'Images of Gods – Images of God – Worldviews' (2009–2014) She supervises bachelor's and master's theses in Old Testament studies and contributes to archaeological projects (e.g., Tel Azekah excavation, 2018). Her teaching covers exegetical methods , Pentateuch , Psalms , and identity in the Old Testament .

• Theological and literary history of the Old Testament
• Pentateuch
• Psalms
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Prof. Dr. Susanne Gödde is a Professor of Religious Studies at the Free University of Berlin’s Institute for Religious Studies (WE 8) within the Department of History and Cultural Studies. She holds a W3-Professur since 2016 and serves as Principal Investigator in the Graduate College „Normativität, Kritik, Wandel“. Her academic journey includes habilitation at FU Berlin (2006) and professorships at LMU Munich (2008–2016). 1985–1993: Studied Greek Philology, German Studies, and Classical Archaeology at Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster 1999: PhD in Greek Philology from Münster 2006: Habilitation at FU Berlin Her research focuses on Ancient Greek Religion and Literature , Mythology , and its modern reception, with emphasis on tragedy, novels, and ritual practices. Current projects include DFG research groups on aetiological narratives and sacrificial theory. She explores foundation myths , sacrifice as cultural metaphor , and gender in religious contexts . Recent publications analyze themes such as mythological origins (2025), virginity and violence in Greek novels (2025), rituals in tragedy (2023), and narrative contingency (2022). Her work bridges classical philology, religious studies, and cultural theory. Heidelberger Förderpreis für klassisch-philologische Theoriebildung Lise Meitner-Habilitationsstipendium des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen Promotionsstipendium der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität Münster As advisor, she has mentored PhD students Dr. Emrys Schlatter , Dr. Sebastian Zerhoch , and Dr. Stephanie Roberta Graf . Her outreach includes podcasts on ancient asylum, mythological themes, and public lectures on Homeric reception.

• Ancient Greek Religion and Literature
• Mythology and Modern Myth Theory
• Greek Tragedy
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Dušan Hajduk-Veljković is a lecturer for special tasks at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Faculty of Philosophy II, Institute for Slavic Studies and Speech Science. He has held positions at three major German universities since 1989, specializing in Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian language instruction and research. 1981-1984: BA in General Literature, Faculty of Philology, Belgrade 1988-1994: MA in Slavic Studies, University of Saarland His research focuses on South Slavic phraseology, Church Slavonic textual transmission, and literary translation. Notably, he contributed to the Slavic Creeds project and has been examining translation practices in Balkan contexts. His 15 most recent publications reveal expertise in: phraseological model analysis (1998), textual criticism of medieval Slavic texts (1997-2002), and cross-cultural translation studies (2004-2006). The research spans ethnolinguistic reconstruction, doctrinal text analysis, and modernist literature adaptation. Translation grants from ProHelvetia (2004), Goethe-Institut (2005), and German Literature Fund (2006) As a certified interpreter since 1989 and examiner at the Leipzig Regional School Authority since 2004, he bridges academic research with practical language expertise. His work with Roland Marti and Angela Richter demonstrates sustained interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Slavic Linguistics
• South Slavic Studies
• Phraseology
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Anke Blümm is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Erfurt , serving as Scientific Coordinator for the KFG 'Religion und Urbanität' and staff member at the BeBA Research Center (Biographies of Former Bauhaus Members). Her work bridges architectural history, design studies, and cultural analysis during the Weimar Republic and National Socialist era. Specializes in Bauhaus networks and biographical research Co-curator of 2024 Bauhaus and National Socialism exhibition Recipient of the 2024 Justus-Bier Curator Prize Blümm's research examines the paradoxes of modernist architecture under authoritarian regimes, with particular focus on Bauhaus's complex relationships during the 1930s. Recent projects analyze the institutionalization of Bauhaus narratives through exhibitions like the MoMA 1938 show and the 2024 Weimar tricentennial exhibition series. Her 2024 Bauhaus und Nationalsozialismus publications employ statistical methods to map professional trajectories of Bauhaus members , while digital reconstructions of historical exhibitions demonstrate her commitment to critical heritage studies . Current work extends to transnational design networks and architectural knowledge transfer mechanisms. Scientific Awards: 2024 Justus-Bier-Preis für Kuratoren 2024 Nominierung für Art-Kuratorenpreis 2021 Europa Nostra Award for Haus Am Horn curation 2014 Theodor-Fischer-Preis (Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte) Blümm contributes to international research networks like docomomo and ANKK , and serves on editorial boards for architectural history. Her methodological innovations in digital exhibition reconstruction and biographical databases have reshaped Bauhaus historiography.

• Architecture History
• Design History
• Weimar Republic Studies
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Karin Peters is a Full Professor of Romance Literature and Cultural Studies with a Focus on Ibero-Romania at the University of Bonn since 2023. Her academic journey includes a habilitation at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (2021-2022), a doctorate from LMU Munich (2010), and a Magister Artium from the same institution (2006). Her research spans transnational literary history, affect theory, pastoral poetry, and intersections of gender and politics in Spanish and Argentinian literatures. Key projects include co-editing The Face as Scene. Virtuality and Embodiment of Affect and leading the network 'Comic Literacies. Cultural Techniques of the Comic' at KWI Essen. She has supervised doctoral work on Iberoamerican Baroque theater and published extensively on Roland Barthes, Georges Bataille, and contemporary Latin American narratives. Her recent publications analyze the European myth of the emotional subject, pastoral masks in Cervantes, and affective economies in 18th-century literature. She has received scholarships from DAAD, Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, and e-fellows.net, and actively contributes to academic organizations including the Romanistenverband and the Bonn Center for Dependency Studies.

• Transnational Literary History
• European Myth of the Emotional Subject
• Bucolic Poetry and Pathos
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Prof. Dr. Isabella von Treskow is a full Professor of French and Italian Literature at the University of Regensburg, holding a W3 chair in Romance Philology. She leads the Institute of Romance Studies and chairs research initiatives on violence and cultural memory. Since November 2024, she is a visiting professor at King's College London. Her roles include University Representative on the Franco-German University Council (DFH) as of 2025. She specializes in literary and cultural analysis of war, genocide, and trauma, with a focus on French-Algerian contexts and 20th-century conflicts. Her work bridges historical documentation (e.g., prisoner of war journals) and contemporary cultural projects like the Berlin Prize-winning Flossenbürg concentration camp podcast. Key affiliations include the AIPI (International Association of Italian Language Professors) and the interdisciplinary Violence Research Group at Regensburg. Education: PhD (1995, Heidelberg), Habilitation (2006, Potsdam) Research Projects: 'Mitten im Krieg' on WWI prisoner camps, 'Enfance, Violence, Exil' on migration narratives Her awards include the 2021 Berlin Academy Prize for educational innovation through podcast storytelling. She advises over a dozen PhD candidates and collaborates internationally on exhibitions like 'Filming Criminal Trials.' Teaching: Master’s programs in Intercultural European Studies (Ferrara) and Criminology Publications: Over 10 authored/edited volumes on war literature, trauma, and cultural heritage

• Literature and Culture Studies
• History of Violence
• Genocide Studies
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Susanne Lachenicht is a Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Bayreuth since 2009. She holds the Chair of Early Modern History within the Faculty of Cultural Studies . Her academic journey includes a Habilitation at the University of Hamburg (2009), a PhD from Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg (2002), and studies at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (1995). She has held visiting professorships at institutions in France, the UK, and the USA. Education 2009: Habilitation in Early Modern and Modern History, University of Hamburg 2002: PhD, Early Modern and Modern History, Heidelberg 1996: Magister Artium in Medieval, Early Modern, and Modern History/German Literatures, Heidelberg 1995: Maîtrise d'Histoire in Modern History, Université Paris 1 Research Interests focus on knowledge transfer in the Atlantic World , clash of knowledge systems , and formation of colonial discourse through natural histories. She examines how early modern media (e.g., periodicals, books ) facilitated cultural exchange, particularly among Huguenots, Sephardi Jews , and other diasporic groups. Her work bridges confessional boundaries , transnationalism , and historical globalization . Academic Leadership includes co-editing series like Anthem Intercultural Transfer Studies , Forum historische Forschung – Frühe Neuzeit , and Humanities . She serves on the European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant Review Panel SH6 and advisory boards for institutions in Paris, Berlin, and Heidelberg. Key Contributions Founded the Summer Academy of Atlantic History (SAAH) (2009) Spokesperson for the Emerging Field 'Cultural Encounters and Transcultural Processes' (2012-2023) Member of the Bayreuth Institute for American Studies (BIFAS)

• Early Modern History
• Atlantic History
• Migration Studies
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Prof. Dr. Julia Benner is a Professor for Modern German Literature / Children's and Young Adult Literature and Media at the Institute for German Literature , Humboldt University Berlin . She specializes in 19th–21st century children's and young adult literature, with a focus on exile literature , gender studies , postcolonial theory , and generational dynamics . Co-founder and chair of the Lisa Tetzner and Kurt Kläber Society Active in international collaborations like the International Research Society for Children's Literature (IRSCL) and Society for Exile Research Her research spans transnational children's media , colonialist narratives , and ecocritical approaches . She has published extensively on topics like Afrofantasy, gender representation, and the intersection of politics and childhood in literature. Recent publications include work on Otfried Preußler , Michael Ende , and intersectional analysis in children's media. She has received the Christian Gottlob Heyne Prize for academic excellence.

• Children's and Young Adult Literature
• Media Studies
• Exile Literature
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