Dr. Wolfram Schier

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Biography

Wolfram Schier is a prominent academic specializing in the study of ancient civilizations, focusing on the dynamics of mobility, the palaeodiet of prehistoric Western Eurasia, and the textile revolution in ancient societies. His work emphasizes the spatio-temporal differentiation in cosmological concepts dating back to the early 5th millennium BC, highlighting significant aspects of social interdependence during precapitalist societies. Schier has organized various conferences and workshops, contributing to critical discussions surrounding regional chronologies and periodization in the transition from the Bronze to the Iron Age in Eurasia. He has been involved in several prominent research projects and dissertations related to the Western Globular Amphora Culture and the comparative studies of Neolithic and Bronze Age societies across the Mediterranean islands. Through his extensive research and academic contributions, Schier seeks to provide new perspectives on the ancient world, underpinned by a wealth of knowledge in the fields of genetics, genealogy, and economic landscapes in historical contexts.

Research Interests

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Doctorate Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
Prerequisites
Master's degree in a field of ancient studies or related discipline Dissertation project dealing with the ancient world Proof of financing for three years (scholarship or scientific position)
Application Checklist
  • Completed Application Form
  • Cover Letter (1 page)
  • Dissertation Project Proposal (8-10 pages)
  • Work Plan and Schedule
  • Curriculum Vitae (Résumé)
  • Copies of Degree Certificates (B.A. and M.A.)
  • Two Letters of Reference from University Professors
  • Writing Sample (10-20 pages)
  • Certificate of English Language Skills (Level C1 for Freie Universität, B2 for others)
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies (BerGSAS). Programs include Ancient Languages and Texts, Ancient Philosophy and History of Ancient Science, Landscape Archaeology and Architecture, and Ancient Objects and Visual Studies.