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Ulrich Huttner is a Professor of Ancient History at the University of Siegen, Faculty I (Arts and Humanities), where he has held a full professorship since April 2014. His research focuses on the cultural, religious, and political history of the Greco-Roman world, with a particular emphasis on early Christianity, epigraphy, and urban life in antiquity. He is actively engaged in digital humanities through the Inscriptiones Christianae Graecae database project.
- Professor of Ancient History, University of Siegen (2014–present)
- Research Associate, Humboldt University of Berlin, Cluster of Excellence 'Topoi' (2008–2014)
- Lecturer, University of Dortmund (2002–2007)
- Senior Assistant, University of Leipzig (1994–2002)
- Research Assistant, German Archaeological Institute, Munich (1992–1994)
His research interests span Ancient History, Epigraphy, Early Christianity, Roman Antiquity, and Cultural Transfer in Late Antiquity. He specializes in analyzing inscriptions, numismatics, and textual sources to understand religious identities, urban development, and the transformation of the Roman Empire. His work bridges philology, archaeology, and social history.
The most recent publications show a strong trend in late antique Christian studies, particularly on inscriptions, religious identity, and textual analysis of the New Testament, especially the Book of Revelation. His scholarship integrates epigraphic evidence with literary and historical analysis, contributing to interdisciplinary debates on early Christian communities in Asia Minor.
Notable scholarly contributions include:
- Co-editor and contributor to the Inscriptiones Christianae Graecae digital corpus
- Author of authoritative encyclopedia entries in Reallexikon für Antike und Christentum and Scientific Bible Encyclopedia
- Monographs on Heracles in Greek rule, women's medicine, and early Christianity in Anatolia
Huttner has supervised numerous academic projects and publications, particularly in epigraphy and early Christian history. He has been involved in major research clusters such as 'Topoi' at HU Berlin and contributes regularly to international scholarly volumes. His work is supported by sustained engagement with academic networks and collaborative research initiatives.
He leads research on ancient inscriptions and digital epigraphy at Siegen and collaborates with international teams on projects related to early Christian identity, religious communities, and cultural continuity in the Roman East.
