Andreas Schmidt

Dr. Andreas Schmidt is a Lecturer at the Bavarian Archives School (part of the Bavarian State Archives) and an archivist specializing in Medieval History. His academic career spans roles at the University of Heidelberg's DFG Collaborative Research Center 'Ritual Dynamics' and the Institute for Franconian-Palatinate History. He studied history and German in Bamberg and Galway, earning his doctorate in 2013 with research on ecclesiastical imperial princes. Currently, he combines archival work with teaching, focusing on historical methodologies and regional studies.

• Doctoral research focused on ecclesiastical imperial princes (Trier, Bamberg, Augsburg)
• Active in interdisciplinary studies through the 'Ritual Dynamics' research group
• Contributed to exhibitions and publications on medieval liturgy and canon law

His academic work bridges archival practice with theoretical historical research, particularly in the areas of ritual, ecclesiastical governance, and regional studies. Key themes emerge through publications on liturgical practices, canon law, and symbolic representation in medieval Bavaria.

Scientific awards include:

• German Academic Scholarship Foundation (2006-2013)
• Doctoral funding recipient

Dr. Schmidt's research emphasizes the intersection of ritual dynamics, church history, and archival science, with ongoing projects related to Bavarian regional history and ecclesiastical material culture.