Dr. Holger Klein

Professor

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Biography

Holger Klein is the Lisa Bernard Selz Professor of Medieval Art History and Archaeology at Columbia University. He has a strong academic foundation with degrees in Art History, Early Christian Archaeology, and German Literature from universities in Freiburg Breisgau, Munich, London, and Bonn. His research primarily focuses on Late Antique and Early Medieval Byzantine art and architecture. Klein's work specifically explores themes surrounding cult relics and the material culture of the time. He joined Columbia University as an Assistant Professor in 2000, was promoted to Associate Professor in 2006, and became a Professor in 2011. He has also held the Alliance Visiting Professorship at Université Paris Panthéon-Sorbonne and has been actively involved in various administrative roles at Columbia, such as Director of Art Humanities and Chair of the Department of Art History and Archaeology. His curatorial experience includes significant exhibitions and he has been awarded multiple honors for his teaching and contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Lisa Bernard Selz Professor

— Present

Columbia University • New York, NY

Professor specializing in Medieval Art History and Archaeology.

Professor

— Present

Columbia University • New York, NY

Tenured faculty member focused on art history and archaeology.

Associate Professor

— Present

Columbia University • New York, NY

Tenured faculty member with responsibilities in research and teaching.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Columbia University • New York, NY

Joined the faculty in a tenure-track position.

Robert P. Bergman Curator Medieval Art

— Present

Cleveland Museum of Art • Cleveland, OH

Curator responsible for overseeing the medieval art collection.

Awards

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Mark Van Doren Award for Teaching

#2012

Lenfest Distinguished Faculty Award

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Wm. Theodore de Bary Award for Distinguished Service

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Distinguished Research Fellow

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)