جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Political Cultural History of Ancient Monarchy
• Cultural and Social History of Ancient Philosophy
• Hellenistic Polis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthias Haake is a Research Fellow at the Department of Ancient History, Institute for Historical Sciences, University of Bonn. He specializes in the political cultural history of Hellenistic and Roman monarchy, social history of ancient philosophy, and Greek epigraphy. His work bridges cultural analysis with textual and inscriptional evidence. University of Bonn (since 2021, Heisenberg Fellowship) Eberhard Karls University Tübingen (2021–2024, Acting Professorship) His research examines: Hellenistic royal ideology , philosophical practices in Roman provinces , epigraphic documentation of societal structures , and supralocal sanctuaries as political arenas . He integrates literary and inscriptional sources to analyze how philosophy shaped elite identity and governance. Recent publications focus on: emperor image construction , Hellenistic biographies , and epigraphic traces of philosophical networks . Methodologically, he emphasizes interdisciplinary analysis of ancient texts and material culture. Heisenberg Fellowship (DFG, 2021–present) Editorship of Studies in Ancient Monarchies (since 2021) Contributions to Encyclopedia of Ancient History (2013) He contributes to editorial boards of journals including sehepunkte , Hormos , and Rivista Storica dell'Antichità , advancing discourse on ancient historiography and epigraphy.

Christoph Hammannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• New Testament Studies
• Pauline Theology
• Lukan Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Christoph Hammann is a researcher at the Department of New Testament Studies within the Faculty of Protestant Theology at the University of Münster, working under Professor Eve-Marie Becker's chair since August 2022. He is currently completing his habilitation on "Authority, Power, and Rule in the Lukan Double Work: Exegetical Investigations of Luke's Ascending Christology Against the Background of Greek-Roman Biography, Historiography, and Epic" (2022-present). His research spans multiple interdisciplinary areas at the intersection of biblical studies, ancient philosophy, and cultural history. Hammann's primary interests include Pauline theology and epistolography, the Lukan works in Greco-Roman cultural context, the relationship between natural science and theology in early Christianity, philosophy of the Imperial Period and Late Antiquity, conceptions of history in the New Testament, and the beginnings of Christianity in Rome. His academic background combines classical philology (specializing in Greek studies) with Protestant theology, enabling unique cross-disciplinary approaches to biblical texts. Hammann's publication record reveals a consistent engagement with how early Christian texts interacted with and transformed contemporary Greco-Roman discourses on topics like purity, authority, and cosmology. His work often examines the philosophical and medical contexts of biblical concepts, particularly in relation to heart metaphors, sacrificial practices, and Christological development. DAAD Congress Travel Grant (2023) Publication subsidy for dissertation (2019) PhD Prize from Philipps-Universität Marburg (2019) Multiple international research grants from Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst (2015-2018) Fondation Hardt research grant (2017) Hammann actively contributes to academic life through teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in New Testament exegesis (including Greek language instruction), organizing conferences such as the upcoming Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense LXXIV on The Corinthian Letters (2025), and co-editing scholarly volumes like "Opfer in Antiochien" (2023). He serves on multiple academic committees and is a member of several scholarly societies including the Society of Biblical Literature (since 2025) and the Münster School of Ancient Cultures (since 2023). His research group within the Excellence Cluster "Religion and Politics" focuses on ancient cultural contexts of early Christianity, with particular attention to the intersections between biblical texts and Greco-Roman philosophical, medical, and political discourses. Hammann also leads student excursions to Rome to study early Christian sites and Pauline contexts.

• Flemish Art
• Dutch Art
• German Art
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Birgit Ulrike Münch serves as Professor of General Art History with focus on Dutch Art and Vice Rector for International Affairs at the University of Bonn's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Her academic leadership includes directorship of the Institute of Art History (2018-2020) and membership in university-wide committees including the Faculty Council and Habilitation Commission. Her educational background encompasses Magistra Artium in Art History and Medieval/Modern History from Heidelberg University (1995-2003), with additional studies at Paris-Sorbonne and FU Berlin. Her doctoral dissertation Geteiltes Leid. Die Passion Christi in Bildern und Texten der Konfessionalisierung (2007, summa cum laude) and habilitation Jenseits der Académie: Studies on Alternative Art Publics in France and the Netherlands from 1450 to around 1815 (2016) established foundational contributions to Northern European art historiography. Münch's research spans Flemish, Dutch, German, and French art (15th-18th centuries), with pioneering work on genre painting genesis, proverb visualization, and illness representation. She investigates how emotions like existential anxiety shaped artistic production during crises such as the Reformation, and examines court dwarf agency through interdisciplinary collaborations. Recent projects analyze syphilis's impact on art and colonialism's representation in Dutch still lifes, demonstrating her commitment to methodological innovation at the intersection of art history and medical humanities. Her publication trajectory reveals increasing engagement with postcolonial frameworks, particularly in re-examining Northern European art's entanglement with slavery and dependency systems. The 2022-2025 works demonstrate sophisticated interdisciplinary approaches connecting visual culture with critical race theory, gender studies, and economic history. International Wolfgang-Ratjen Prize (2008) for research on graphic arts Nomination for DFG's Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize (2016) Senior Global Fellowship at University of St Andrews (2022) Membership in Comité International d'histoire de l'Art (CIHA) As Principal Investigator for the Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies (2020-present), she directs the project "Prostitution, Serfdom, Slavery: Picturing Female Dependencies in Early Modern Amsterdam." Her leadership in the GOTH Symposium and MeWo Mentoring Program for women at the Centre d'Excellence Denis Mukwege highlights commitment to gender equity. Major grants include DFG Excellence Cluster funding and BMBF research fellowships for collection recontextualization projects. She co-founded the Kunsthistorisches Forum Irsee (2014-2020), producing 7 edited volumes on premodern art communities. Current leadership includes the "Aby Warburg's Bonn Years" research group and the Crossroads project on Frankfurt's 16th-century art market with North American collaborators. Her curation of the "A Feast for the Eyes? Dutch Still Lifes in Detail" exhibition exemplifies her commitment to public scholarship and decolonial museum practices.

Peter Schneckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Law and Literature
• Cognitive Poetics
• Media History
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Peter Schneck is a Professor and Chair of American Studies at Osnabrück University, founder of the International Osnabrück Institute on the Cultural Study of the Law (OSI), and co-director of the research cluster 'Cognition and Poetics'. He actively engages in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of legal and cultural studies. Director, Osnabrück Summer Institute on the Cultural Study of the Law Member, German Association for American Studies (DGfA) board (2006–present) President, DGfA (2008–2011) His research focuses on law and literature, cognitive poetics, media history, and cultural studies. Recent work examines rhetorical strategies in legal conflicts, ethical dimensions of postmodern fiction, and transatlantic responses to terrorism in literary and media contexts. Publications highlight trends in interdisciplinary methodologies, exploring connections between legal evidence and literary narratives, as well as the cultural impact of terrorism on fiction. Collaborations include institutions like the University of Münster’s SFB 1385 and UC Berkeley’s Center for the Study of Law & Society. Scientific Awards: Fellow, National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution Peter leads the OSI and co-directs the 'Cognition and Poetics' research cluster, fostering international academic exchange on cross-disciplinary legal and cultural regimes. His work bridges American studies, legal theory, and literary analysis.

Martin Illertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Eastern Church Studies
• Orthodox Theology
• Ecumenical Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Martin Illert serves as an Adjunct Professor (Apl. Prof.) at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg's Faculty of Theology, specifically within the Seminar for Eastern Church Studies. His academic journey includes a Doctorate (1997) and Habilitation (2015) in Eastern Church Studies, focusing on theological dialogues between the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) and Orthodox Patriarchates since 1959. He has held teaching positions since 2014 and became a Privatdozent in 2016. Additionally, he was appointed an Adjunct Professor at the Lviv Theological Academy in 2016. Current roles include Programme Executive for the Faith and Order Commission at the World Council of Churches (Geneva) and teaching at the Ecumenical Institute Bossey since August 2024. Prior roles include leadership at the EKD's Department for Orthodoxy and Ecumenism (2012–2019) and editorial work for the Ecumenical Review (2014–2019). Research interests encompass Eastern Christian theology, ecumenical dialogues, patristics, and church history with a focus on Balkan and Slavic religious contexts. Major works include studies on John Chrysostom, Bogomilism, and bilateral Orthodox-Protestant dialogues. His awards include the Priest’s Cross from the Ethiopian and Serbian Orthodox Churches (2016), the Gold Medal from Yerevan State University (2017), and the Ehrenplakette from Arad University (2023). He has contributed to academic projects like the "Bogomilism in History and the Present" initiative funded by Bulgaria's Ministry of Education. Publications span monographs, edited volumes, and over 100 articles in journals like ThLZ , Eastern Church Studies , and Revista Teologia . Key projects include co-editing the Eastern Church Identities series and serving on editorial boards for theological journals.

• Hebrew Bible
• Old Testament Studies
• Pentateuch
• +۷ مورد دیگر

James W. Watts is a Professor of Hebrew Bible and ancient Near Eastern textual traditions in the Department of Religion at Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences. He has been at Syracuse since 1999, serving as Chair of the Department of Religion from 2009-2015 and as William P. Tolley Professor in the Humanities from 2011-2013. Watts also served as Visiting Research Fellow at the Käte Hamburger Kolleg, Ruhr Universität Bochum from 2015-2016. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament from Yale University (1990) M.Div. and Th.M. in New Testament from Southern Seminary (1985-1986) B.A. in Philosophy from Pomona College (1982) Watts specializes in the literature and religion of the Hebrew Bible, particularly the Pentateuch, sacrifice, law, and narrative genres. His research explores ancient Near Eastern religious rhetoric, ritual theory, comparative scriptures, and iconic books. His work bridges textual analysis with ritual studies, examining how sacred texts function as physical objects within religious communities and how they acquire iconic status across cultures. His recent publications reveal a growing focus on the materiality of scripture, ritual performance, and the social power of sacred texts. Watts has increasingly examined how biblical texts, particularly Leviticus, have been used to construct social boundaries related to race, diet, and purity. His work connects ancient textual traditions with contemporary issues of social justice, censorship, and religious authority in digital contexts. Among his notable achievements: William P. Tolley Professor in the Humanities (2011-2013) Secretary-Treasurer of The Society for Comparative Research on Iconic and Performative Texts (2010-present) Editor of the Equinox book series, Comparative Research on Iconic and Performative Texts (2017-present) Chair of the Pentateuch Section of the Society of Biblical Literature (1998-2003) Watts has directed graduate studies in the Department of Religion (2006-2009, 2023-2025) and undergraduate studies (2000-2004). He has supervised numerous student research projects on iconic books, biblical ritual texts, normative texts, and scripturalization. His academic leadership extends to the Renée Crown Honors Program and the SU Humanities Council. Watts leads the Iconic Books Project, which analyzes the functions of scriptures in cross-cultural and trans-historical perspectives. This project has developed into the Society for Comparative Research on Iconic and Performative Texts (SCRIPT), of which he serves as Secretary-Treasure. His work continues to explore the relationship between textual practices, ritual performance, and the social power of sacred texts.

Ulrich Portمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aesthetics
• Interdisciplinary Studies (Literature, Philosophy, Visual Arts)
• Literature and Religion
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Port is a faculty member at the University of Trier in the Department of Modern German Literature (Faculty II, German Studies). He specializes in interdisciplinary research connecting Literature, Philosophy, and the Visual Arts , with a focus on Tragedy Theory, Aesthetics of Affects, and Cultural Histories of Nature and Religion . His teaching spans from German literature of 1750–1830 to contemporary adaptations of classical texts. Doctorate (1995) Habilitation (2003) Chair: Modern German Literature (2006–present) Research Trends : Port’s work reveals a sustained exploration of pathos formulas and tragic affects across centuries, analyzing intersections between German literature, Catholic iconography, and revolutionary aesthetics . His recent publications examine Schiller’s political theology and Kleist’s affective dramaturgy through a Warburgian lens. Teaching : Courses include Beauty in Texts/Films , Literary Adaptation , and The Picture Book , reflecting his interest in visual-literary interrelations.

• Science Communication
• Rhetoric
• Knowledge Communication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Olaf Kramer is a Professor of Rhetoric and Knowledge Communication at the Department of General Rhetoric, Faculty of Humanities, University of Tübingen. He leads the Presentation Skills Research Center and serves as Managing Director of the Research Center for Science Communication (RCS). Since 2021, he has been the spokesperson for the RHET AI Center, focusing on artificial intelligence in science communication. Kramer is also a key editor of Science Notes magazine and the neue rhetorik / new rhetoric book series. Professor, Department of General Rhetoric, University of Tübingen Head, Presentation Skills Research Center Managing Director, Research Center for Science Communication (RCS) Spokesperson, RHET AI Center Editor, Science Notes and neue rhetorik series Education: Studied General Rhetoric, German Literature, Philosophy, and Psychology in Tübingen, Frankfurt (with Jürgen Habermas), and Chapel Hill, USA (with Lawrence Grossberg) Ph.D. (2008): Rhetoric in Goethe Habilitation (2015): Virtual Reality, with teaching authorization in General Rhetoric and German Literary Studies Olaf Kramer's research centers on science communication , communicative competence , political communication , digital rhetoric , and virtuality . His work bridges classical rhetorical theory with contemporary media and public discourse, particularly in scientific and political contexts. He investigates how knowledge is recontextualized in public communication and how digital platforms reshape rhetorical practices. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in interdisciplinary rhetoric , combining insights from law, theology, education, and digital media. His work explores the rhetorical dimensions of judicial decisions, science slams, social media, and AI, emphasizing the role of narrative, visual design, and audience engagement in shaping public understanding. The integration of virtuality and digital navigation into rhetorical theory highlights his innovative approach to modern communication challenges. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Kramer actively supervises a large cohort of students and researchers, many of whom have collaborated on publications and projects. He has secured third-party funding for major initiatives like the Presentation Skills Research Center. His advisory and leadership roles extend to university governance, public engagement, and professional consulting for organizations such as the Max Planck Society and the German Foreign Office. He is deeply involved in public science communication through the Science-Notes lecture series, which he founded and moderates, and through media appearances on ZDF/3sat and RTL. His work also includes designing and leading rhetorical training programs for academic, corporate, and governmental clients, demonstrating a strong commitment to translating academic knowledge into practical applications.

• Epistemology
• Philosophy of Science
• Philosophical Logic
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Wolfgang Spohn is a Senior Professor at the University of Tübingen (since 2019) and Principal Investigator of the Cluster of Excellence 'Machine Learning: New Perspectives for Science' . He previously served as Professor (C4) at the University of Konstanz (1996-2018) and as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bielefeld (1991-1996). His academic career spans multiple prestigious roles including Academia Europaea member (2015) Frege-Preis awardee (2015) Lakatos Award winner (2012) His research focuses on epistemology , philosophy of science , philosophical logic , ontology , and decision/game theory . He developed ranking theory as a foundational framework for belief dynamics and epistemic reasoning. His work bridges formal epistemology with practical applications in legal theory, economic rationality, and artificial intelligence. Recent publications highlight his contributions to Rationality frameworks for law and science Indexical utility theory and time preferences Ranking-theoretic approaches to conditionals and norms Epistemological foundations of induction Scientific honors include Lakatos Award (2012) Frege-Preis (2015) Heisenberg-Stipendium (1985) He has led major research initiatives such as the DFG Forschergruppe on counterfactuals (2011-2019) and the Reinhart-Koselleck project on reflexive decision theory (2020-present).

Florian Haasمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Linguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Florian Haas is a Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the Institute for English and American Studies , Friedrich Schiller University Jena , where he has taught since 2009 across BA, MA, and teacher training programs. His research focuses on recent morphosyntactic changes in English , contrastive linguistics , typology , and usage-based construction grammar , with a notable Habilitation thesis on the history of human impersonal pronouns in English. Education : PhD in Linguistics (2008, Free University of Berlin, summa cum laude), MA in European Master's Degree in Linguistics (2002), MA in English Studies (2002). His research interests span corpus-driven analysis of language change, cross-linguistic contrasts (particularly English-German), and cognitive approaches to grammar. His publications emphasize diachronic shifts in pronouns, genre-specific linguistic patterns, and constructionist analyses of syntax. He has supervised numerous student theses on topics like political framing, bilingualism, and sociolinguistic variation in English. Academic service includes roles as Erasmus coordinator, reviewer for journals like Journal of Pragmatics , and memberships in societies such as the Association for Linguistic Typology .

• Literary Studies
• Gender Studies
• Narratology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Marion Gymnich is a prominent scholar in English Literature and Culture at the University of Bonn, serving as Dean of Studies in the Faculty of Arts since 2023. Her academic career includes roles as Visiting Professor at the University of Graz and Substitute Professor at the University of Giessen. She holds a Habilitation in English Studies from the University of Giessen and has supervised 11 doctoral theses as primary advisor and 22 as secondary advisor. Her research focuses on representations of asymmetrical dependencies in British literature from the Restoration to the 19th century, particularly exploring gender, social mobility, and cultural narratives in texts like Jane Eyre and Cranford . She has authored/co-authored 6 books, edited 18 volumes, and contributed over 100 articles, reviews, and encyclopedia entries. Her work intersects with postcolonial studies, narratology, and gender theory. Key publications include analyses of slavery narratives, orphanhood discourses, and cultural representations of India. She coordinates interdisciplinary projects like 'Phraseorom' (DFG-funded) and edits academic series such as 'Representations & Reflections.' Prof. Gymnich has received Teaching Awards from the University of Bonn (2011, 2013) and participates in collaborative initiatives like TRA 5 - Present Pasts. Her academic leadership includes roles in the University Council and coordinating international postgraduate programs.

Johannes Paulmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• European History
• Transnational and International History
• German History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Johannes Paulmann serves as Director of the Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG) in Mainz since 2011, where he leads research on European history from the early modern period to contemporary history. His academic career includes professorships at the International University Bremen (2002-2006) as the first holder of the Helmut Schmidt Chair of International History and at the University of Mannheim (2006-2011). He maintains visiting professorships at prestigious institutions including the London School of Economics, St. Antony's College Oxford, Université de Montréal, and Sorbonne University. His research focuses on European history through transnational and international perspectives, with special emphasis on German history, humanitarianism, human rights, and media studies. Paulmann has edited significant works including Dilemmas of Humanitarian Aid in the Twentieth Century (2016) and Humanitarianism & Media: 1900 to the Present (2018), establishing him as a leading scholar in the historical development of humanitarian practices. His recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory examining humanitarianism's evolution through historical conjunctures: colonialism and civilizing missions in the late 19th century, post-WWI international organizations, post-colonial transformations in the 1970s, and contemporary humanitarian intervention. His work demonstrates how humanitarian narratives and visual representations have evolved alongside changing media technologies and political contexts. As an institutional leader, Paulmann serves as spokesperson for the NFDI4Memory consortium within Germany's National Research Data Infrastructure and participates in the Collaborative Research Center 1482 'Human Differentiation' at Johannes Gutenberg University. He has held significant committee positions including spokesperson of the DFG Review Board for History and chairmanships of advisory boards for the German Historical Institute Moscow and Centre Marc Bloch in Berlin. His editorial work includes the European History Yearbook , Studies in International History , and he serves as editor-in-chief of both the EuropeAcrossBorders and Humanitarianism & Human Rights blogs. Through the Global Humanitarianism Research Academy, he has trained advanced PhD candidates and early postdocs in collaboration with the University of Exeter and the International Committee of the Red Cross archives in Geneva.

• Composition and Rhetoric
• Technical Writing
• Writing Lab Theory/Practice
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Bonnie Devet is a Professor of English at the College of Charleston in South Carolina and serves as the Director of the CofC Writing Lab. She teaches courses in grammar, technical writing, freshman composition, advanced composition, writing lab theory/practice, classical rhetoric, and composition pedagogy. Her work includes extensive conference presentations and publications on writing center consultancy training, grammar instruction, and technical communication. Education: Ph.D. in English (Composition concentration), University of South Carolina M.A. in English, University of Missouri - Columbia B.A. in English, University of South Carolina Devet’s research focuses on writing pedagogy and stylistic innovation. Her recent publications highlight cross-cultural writing center collaboration, advanced writing techniques, and the psychological dynamics of synchronous tutoring. She emphasizes practical applications of grammar and style in curriculum design. Devet received the Southeastern Writing Center Association Achievement Award (February 2019) and an Honorable Mention for Grammar Teacher of the Year (July 2019). Her article was nominated for Best American Essays by Hackwriters.com in June 2018. As Director of the CofC Writing Lab, she led the certification process to become the second writing lab in South Carolina to achieve regional recognition. Her office hours include in-person and Zoom appointments, reflecting her commitment to accessible academic support.

• Modern German literature
• Political imaginary
• Law and literature interplay
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ethel Matala de Mazza holds the Caroline von Humboldt Professorship at Humboldt University of Berlin , leading the Institute for German Literature (18th century to present) since 2010. She serves as spokesperson for the DFG-funded Research Training Group 2190 (2021–2026), focusing on the history of literature and knowledge in small forms. Her academic trajectory includes visiting professorships at Johns Hopkins University, University of California, Berkeley, and University of Indiana, Bloomington through the Max Kade Foundation. Education: PhD (1999) and Habilitation (2007) in Modern German Literature, University of Munich Key research areas: Literary-theoretical history of the political imaginary , law-literature intersections , theory of small forms , democracy and mass culture , press history , 19th-century popular theatre Her recent work explores Moby-Dick 's cultural metaphors, interwar obituary rhetoric , and epistemology of small literary forms . She investigates how popular narratives and media theatricality shape political and societal discourses, with a focus on 19th-century melodrama and obituary practices . Scientific roles include: Former fellow at Bielefeld's Center for Interdisciplinary Research (2018/19) Permanent member of DFG Research Group 'Image Evidence' (since 2012) Co-editor of Verkleinerung: Epistemologie und Literaturgeschichte kleiner Formen (2020) Contributor to Des Kaisers neue Kleider (2002), analyzing political symbolism She supervises doctoral projects on topics like political body theories and narratives of conflict , while contributing to debates on media's role in knowledge production and cultural legitimacy .

Laura Lieberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Byzantine liturgical poetry
• History of biblical interpretation
• Jewish liturgy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Laura Lieber is a leading scholar of late antique Jewish liturgical poetry and religious history, currently holding the Chair of Transregional Religious History at the University of Regensburg. She previously served as Professor of Late Ancient Judaism at Duke University (2016–2024), where she also held administrative roles including Department Chair of Religious Studies (2023–present) and Director of the Duke Center for Jewish Studies (2015–present). Her research focuses on synagogue poetry (piyyut), comparative hymnography, and the intersection of performance studies with liturgical texts. She has published extensively on Byzantine liturgical poetry, material culture's role in religious expression, and the historical context of Jewish liturgical practices. Lieber earned her Ph.D. in History of Judaism from the University of Chicago (2003) and holds rabbinic ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (1999). She has held fellowships from ACLS, the National Humanities Center, and the University of Erfurt's Max Weber Kolleg. Her work bridges Jewish and Christian liturgical traditions, emphasizing performance and ritual as foundational to religious identity. Key contributions include Staging the Sacred (2023), analyzing performance elements in late antique hymns, and Jewish Aramaic Poetry from Late Antiquity (2018), which offers critical translations and commentary. She has edited volumes on materiality in late antiquity and served on editorial boards for journals like Hebrew Studies . Her awards include the Simon Lazarus Memorial Prize (1999) and the Phi Beta Kappa Graduate Fellowship (1994). Lieber is actively involved in rabbinical leadership, including serving as High Holiday Rabbi for Duke Hillel and mentoring programs through the HUC-JIR/CCAR Commission. Her research integrates interdisciplinary methodologies, examining how liturgical texts reflect socio-cultural dynamics and theological debates in their historical contexts.