Cluster of Excellence Cross-Cultural Philology (3061)

The Cluster of Excellence Cross-Cultural Philology takes a cross-cultural approach to the study of philological practices and cultural dynamics over a 5,000-year period.

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The Cross-Cultural Philology Cluster of Excellence at a glance
Cooperations within the Cluster of Excellence
Research in the Cluster of Excellence
Team

Latest News and Events

10/12/2025 LMU project (Biblia Arabica) accepted into the BAdW academy funding programme
The LMU project (Biblia Arabica project) led by PI Prof. Dr. Ronny Vollandt has been accepted as an academy project by the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities.
23/09/2025 CAS Showcase - Cross Cultural Philology with Prof. Dr. Kellner and Prof. Dr. Gzella
Here you will find the link to the recording of the evening lecture by Prof. Dr. Kellner and Prof. Dr. Gzella on the topic of ‘Cross Cultural Philology’.
23/09/2025 Start of Advertising Doctoral, Postdoctoral and Management Positions (Closed)
The application deadline for PhD, postdoc and Management positions is closed now. (The application phase for the Team Assistant position ist still open until 24.10.2025)
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The cluster is going to be studying a significant part of the global cultural heritage and safeguarding it. The work will help to overcome the pressing social challenge of improving understanding and communication between cultures.

Prof. Dr. Beate Kellner, Spokeswoman of the Cluster of Excellence Cross-Cultural Philology Link to the full interview with Prof. Dr. Kellner

The Cross-Cultural Philology Cluster of Excellence at a glance

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Cooperations within the Cluster of Excellence

To ensure that philological practices are researched from a global perspective, the Cluster of Excellence collaborates with many national and international partners.

Involved Faculties (LMU)

Within the Cluster 7 of the LMUs faculties are working together.

Participating Disciplines

In addition to the well-known philological disciplines, areas such as musicology and legal history are also part of the Cluster of Excellence.

International Cooperation

The Cluster of Excellence cooperates with numerous renowned institutions worldwide, including Harvard University, The British Library, Pontifical Biblical Institute, Ben Zvi Institute, University of Tokyo, and many more.