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PD Dr. Tim Weitzel is a Private Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Regensburg's Institute of History within the Faculty of Philosophy, Arts, History and Social Sciences. He has held this position since February 2024, following his role as Research Assistant at the same chair from 2017 to 2024. His academic credentials include a habilitation from Regensburg in 2024 and a PhD from Konstanz.
His educational path features:
- Habilitation in Medieval History, University of Regensburg (2024)
- PhD in History and Sociology, University of Konstanz (2009-2015)
- MA in Medieval History, Political Science, and Catholic Theology, Westphalian Wilhelms University (2003-2008)
Dr. Weitzel specializes in Medieval Religious History, with core interests in the Crusades, interreligious relations, and the history of communication. His research examines medieval peace and conflict dynamics, charisma in religious movements, and the theoretical underpinnings of historical sciences. He integrates historical sociology to analyze how medieval societies structured religious and social interactions.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a concentration on the Crusades as charismatic phenomena, divine communication through prayer, and the intersection of religion with economic and social systems. His methodological approach is distinctly interdisciplinary, merging historical narrative with sociological concepts.
His recognition includes:
- Visiting Fellowship at the Käte Hamburger Center for Advanced Study “Dynamics of Religious History” (2016/17)
While no formal students or major grants are documented, Dr. Weitzel actively collaborates, as evidenced by co-editing a special journal issue on charisma. He contributes to public history through media engagements like the ZEIT Geschichte article and an upcoming podcast on the Children's Crusade.
He operates within the Institute of History at Regensburg, contributing to its research profile in medieval studies without indication of leading a separate lab or team.
