Jochen Schenk

Dr. Jochen Schenk is a Lecturer in Medieval Transcultural History at the University of Glasgow's School of Humanities. His academic position focuses on the complexity and diversity of cultural encounters during the Middle Ages, particularly within the Eastern Mediterranean region. He has established himself as a leading specialist in medieval military orders, crusader history, and cross-cultural interactions in the medieval Mediterranean world.

His research interests center on cultural cohabitation in the Eastern Mediterranean during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, with particular focus on contact and cultural transmission between different cultural groups within the crusader Latin East. His work examines how these interactions created, manifested, and shifted social boundaries, while also tracing their impact on medieval Europe and demographic consequences across the broader Eastern Mediterranean region.

Dr. Schenk's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output focused on medieval military orders, especially the Templars, spanning multiple methodologies including prosopography, institutional analysis, and cultural history. His research trajectory shows an evolution from studying the social context of Templar communities in France toward broader examinations of cultural cohabitation and migration in the medieval Mediterranean world.

Dr. Schenk maintains an active presence in the academic community with numerous international publications, editorial collaborations, and participation in major scholarly projects. His work bridges traditional medieval historical approaches with contemporary questions about cultural interaction and boundary formation in pre-modern societies.