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Prof. Dr. Franz-Josef Arlinghaus is a full Professor in the Department of History at the Faculty of History, Philosophy and Theology, University of Bielefeld, where he holds the Chair for the History of the High and Late Middle Ages. He has been in this position since April 2009, following a professorship at the University of Vechta (2008–2009). He is also an Associate Member of the Collaborative Research Center 1288 'Practices of Comparison. Ordering and Changing the World' and a member of the Bielefeld School of Education (BiSEd), reflecting his engagement in interdisciplinary and educational initiatives.
- Faculty: Faculty of History, Philosophy and Theology
- Department: Department of History
- Sub-unit: Pre-Modern History, History of the High and Late Middle Ages
- Research Center: CRC 1288 'Practices of Comparison'
- Administrative Role: Member, Promotion Commission; Module Coordinator for 'Hauptmodul Vormoderne' and 'Mastermodul Geschichtswissenschaft: Vormoderne'
His research focuses on urban history of the High and Late Middle Ages, particularly in Italy and Germany, legal systems in medieval cities, the development of individuality, sacred kingship, and the pragmatic as well as symbolic-ritual uses of writing. These interests are reflected in his long-standing involvement in interdisciplinary research and digital humanities projects, such as the CD-ROM 'Schrift im Wandel – Wandel durch Schrift'.
There are no recent publications listed in the provided text, so no trend analysis of articles can be performed at this time.
Prof. Arlinghaus has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards or honors in the available information.
He supervises academic teaching and curriculum development, particularly in pre-modern history modules at both bachelor's and master's levels. While specific advisees are not listed, his role as a professor and member of the Promotion Commission indicates active involvement in graduate supervision. He has participated in third-party funded research projects but no specific grants are detailed in the text.
He is involved in several academic and administrative units, including the Center for Theories in Historical Research (Zentrum für Theorien in der historischen Forschung), the Brackweder Arbeitskreis für Mittelalterforschung (which he co-organizes), and the Promotion Commission of the Department of History. His office is located in Building X, Room A3-222, and he holds office hours via Zoom, indicating a modern and accessible approach to student engagement.
