Cluster of Excellence Cross-Cultural Philology

The Cluster of Excellence Cross-Cultural Philology (3061) takes a cross-cultural approach to the study of philological practices and cultural dynamics over a 5,000-year period.

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.

Latest News and Events

10/03/2026 Cooperation with the Department of Egyptology at JMU Würzburg
We are delighted to have Prof. Dr. Martin A. Stadler and Dr. Carolina Teotino-Tattko, two experts in Egyptology from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, as members of our cluster.
10/03/2026 Cross-Cultural Philology now on Instagram
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03/03/2026 Two visiting research fellowships for the year 2027
The Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften and the Cluster of Excellence CROSS-CULTURAL PHILOLOGY are offering two visiting research fellowships.
26/02/2026 Kick-off for the Cluster of Excellence Cross-Cultural Philology
The principal investigators, postdocs and doctoral students met for an initial get-together in Munich.
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16/03/2026 - 17/03/2026 Shakespeare and Goethe – Anthropological Juxtapositions within European Modernity
Join "Shakespeare and Goethe – Anthropological Juxtapositions within European Modernity" on 16th and 17th of March 2026 in Munich
Latest news

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