Hi, I’m Jens! I am glad that you found your way to my website.
I am a researcher in Classics and Ancient History whose work has so far focused on religion and the role of authority in the transmission of knowledge in the ancient world. At the same time, I was also the first person in my family not only to enter higher education but, despite starting rather late, ultimately to complete a PhD while picking up one or two distinctions along the way.
For many years, I regarded these parts of my life as largely separate. Increasingly, however, I have come to realise how deeply intertwined they are. My experience as a German first-generation academic trying to navigate a field with an unmistakably elite patina has profoundly shaped many of the questions that inform my research.
At the same time, I have always been curious about a wide range of subjects, and I have always loved to express myself through writing. That is why this corner of the internet is not only a place where you can learn about my academic work, but also where I can pursue my interests on my own terms. Alongside my academic profile, you will also find essays on a broad range of topics. Some are autobiographical, while others explore academia, education, art, literature, or culture—quite simply, whatever ideas or experiences happen to occupy my mind.
In any case, I sincerely appreciate your interest in my work. If you have any questions, comments, ideas for collaboration, or would simply enjoy a chat, please feel free to get in touch.
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