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Christoph Kugelmeier serves as an außerplanmäßiger Professor (extraordinary professor) and chair representative at the Department of Classical Philology, University of Saarland. He has held this position since April 2021, representing the Chair of Classical Philology. Kugelmeier has been affiliated with the University of Saarland since 2000, initially as a research assistant, and was appointed extraordinary professor in March 2010. His academic career includes visiting professorships at universities in Hamburg, Greifswald, Komotini, and Santiago de Compostela.
His research focuses on Greek lyric poetry, Greek comedy, Latin drama (particularly Senecan tragedy), ancient translation theory, ancient historiography, and Septuagint studies. Kugelmeier has made significant contributions to the study of the Book of Sirach, Senecan drama, and the linguistic aspects of biblical translations. His recent work increasingly examines the intersection between historical truth and fictional storytelling in ancient sources, as evidenced by his 2024-2025 publications on Nero, Agrippina, and historical 'fake news' in ancient contexts.
Kugelmeier's scholarly output reveals a sustained focus on the theoretical and practical dimensions of ancient translation, with particular attention to the Septuagint and biblical texts. His publications span from detailed linguistic analyses of specific lexemes to broader investigations of translation theory in antiquity. Recent articles demonstrate his growing interest in how ancient historians constructed narratives about controversial figures like Nero, blending historical facts with literary conventions.
- praeses of Societas Latina (since 2023)
- Advisory Board member for Historical and Theological Lexicon of the Septuagint
- Editorial Board member for 'The Septuagint in its Ancient Context'
- Co-editor of 'Dramatische Antike' series
- Consultor of 'Vox Latina' journal (since 2003)
Kugelmeier actively contributes to major scholarly projects including the Historical and Theological Lexicon of the Septuagint (HTLS) and the synoptic translation of the Book of Jesus Sirach. He serves as vice-chair of the Saarland branch of the German Classical Philologists' Association and has been involved with the research network 'Retorica & Antropologia' at the Pontificia Università della Santa Croce in Rome since 2019. His teaching encompasses ancient languages, literature, and translation theory, with notable public lectures on topics ranging from Homer's language to Latin in Harry Potter.
