Sebastian Scholz

Prof. Dr. Sebastian Scholz holds the Chair for the History of the Early Middle Ages at the University of Zurich's Department of History, Faculty of Philosophy and History (PhF). His research focuses on poverty and poor relief, episcopal rule in the Merovingian Empire, medieval epigraphy, and crisis management in transcultural perspective.

• Specializes in Merovingian period social structures
• Develops methodologies for analyzing epigraphic and poetic sources
• Co-organizes international conferences on medieval memory and charity

Research Interests: Scholz examines how medieval bishops addressed poverty through episcopal welfare systems, with a focus on Merovingian-era inscriptions, legal texts, and hagiographic narratives. His work bridges social history, religious studies, and economic history, emphasizing the interplay between power, charity, and identity. Current projects include transcultural crisis management studies.

Article Trends: His publications span Medieval History (8/10), Religious Studies (6/10), Epigraphy (5/10), and Economic History (4/10), with subfields like Merovingian Governance, Charity Dynamics, and Transcultural Crisis Responses.

Academic Activities: He has co-organized conferences like 'Exempla docent' (2022) and presented at venues including the International Medieval Congress (Leeds, 2015), while supervising doctoral projects and contributing to educational initiatives.