Dr. Jörg Klinger

Professor

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Biography

Jörg Klinger is a professor in the Department of History and Cultural Studies at the Free University of Berlin, where he leads the collaborative research group 2615, focusing on Rethinking Oriental Despotism. His research emphasizes a comprehensive presentation of the history and culture of Central Anatolia and neighboring regions during the Hittite period. Klinger investigates both political and non-political developments, including economic, religious, social, and cultural factors and their interrelations. His academic work also includes thematic individual studies and explorations of the Hittite heritage and historiography. He has authored several significant monographs and articles addressing Hittite history, governance, literacy, collective identities, and cultural contacts. Over the years, Klinger has contributed to numerous conferences, discussing various aspects of Hittite civilization and historiography. His work is characterized by a deep engagement with archaeological and textual evidence from the ancient Near East.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

Free University of Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Lead the Department of History and Cultural Studies, focusing on Ancient Near Eastern studies and collaborative research.

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.