Dr. Klaus Geus

Professor

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Biography

Klaus Geus is a professor at the Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in Historical Geography and Ancient History. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of ancient geography, astronomy, metrology, and historiography, with particular emphasis on the works of Herodotus and Polyainos. Geus completed his academic training with a Master's degree from the University of Bamberg, followed by a doctorate focused on Ancient History. He has held various academic positions, including scientific assistant and researcher, and has received recognition for his teaching excellence. With a research focus that includes ancient science, he has published numerous works on ancient astronomical and geographical texts, and has been involved with the Exzellenzcluster TOPOI, contributing to interdisciplinary studies involving historical geography. With recognized expertise, he has also initiated and led several research groups aimed at exploring applied historical geography and teaching methodologies in ancient studies. His contributions continue to shape the discourse in ancient scientific scholarship.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-04-22 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Professor for Historical Geography of the Ancient Mediterranean.

Scientific Assistant

2001-09-01 — 2002-02-28

Otto-Friedrich Üniversität Bamberg • Bamberg, Germany

Assistant professor in Ancient History.

Research Fellow

2005-11-01 — 2009-01-31

Gerda Henkel Stiftung •

Research fellowship focusing on ancient star constellations.

Scientific Employee

2004-10-01 — 2005-09-30

University of Mannheim • Mannheim, Germany

Scientific employee contributing to various research projects.

Visiting Lecturer

2007-10-01 — 2008-09-30

Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen • Tübingen, Germany

Lecturer sharing expertise in ancient history and geography.

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.