Dr. Reimund Leicht

Professor

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Biography

Reimund Leicht is a Professor of Jewish Studies at Freie Universität Berlin, where he specializes in the history, religious history, and philosophy of Judaism. He received his doctorate in Jewish Studies from Freie Universität Berlin in 2004. His academic career includes a position as a Senior Lecturer and later Head of the Department of Jewish Thought at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem from 2009 to 2024. His research focuses on historical developments in Jewish philosophy, Hebrew terminology, and Jewish religious and cultural history in antiquity and the Middle Ages. He has served as the editor of ALEPH: Historical Studies in Science and Judaism and has authored several significant monographs and articles that explore various facets of Jewish philosophical thought, Christian Kabbalah, and the interplay between different cultures within Jewish intellectual traditions. Leicht has a distinguished record of publication that includes contributions to various academic journals and edited volumes, where he examines topics such as Jewish astrology and the reception of Maimonides' works. He is currently leading research projects funded by DFG, collaborating with other scholars in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Jewish Studies

2024-08-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Leading the Jewish Studies program, focusing on the history, philosophy, and cultural aspects of Judaism.

Senior Lecturer

2009-01-01 — 2024-08-01

Hebrew University of Jerusalem • Jerusalem, Israel

Taught courses in Jewish thought and philosophy, supervised academic research.

Head of Department of Jewish Thought

2022-01-01 — 2024-08-01

Hebrew University of Jerusalem • Jerusalem, Israel

Managed academic and administrative functions of the department.

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.