Altertumswissenschaftler/Altertumswissenschaftlerin

Antike Welt. Journal for Archaeology and Cultural History, Clio online - Specialist Portal for Historical Sciences, GNOMON. Critical Journal for Classical Antiquity, Historia, Propylaeum - Specialist Information Service for Ancient Studies, ZfG Journal for Historical Sciences.

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The following interests are important and helpful for success in this academic profession. Interests are listed in order of their importance. Activities are mentioned for illustration for each area of interest. Interest in theoretical-abstract activities, e.g., classifying archaeological finds, analyzing the history, language, and literature of Greco-Roman antiquity, analyzing literary sources such as grave inscriptions, speeches, tragedies, epics, or fables. Interest in creative-designing activities, e.g., designing concepts for the exhibition and presentation of ancient artifacts.

Ancient studies scholars primarily work in offices, meeting and teaching rooms, exhibition rooms of museums, library and archive rooms, seminar rooms, and lecture halls. They also work outdoors (during excursions, excavations, site inspections in monument preservation) and, if necessary, in a home office or mobile.

Core competencies acquired or deepened during Studium (university studies): Classical philology, preparing specialist publications, research, Greek, cultural history, Latin, evaluating source material (history). Further competencies that may be significant for practicing this profession: Archaeology, georadar, cataloging, inventorying (archive, library, museum), teaching (university), lexicography, literary history, museum education, public relations, research, information gathering, editing, linguistics, instruction, training (non-school area), prehistory and early history, scientific travel support.

The advancing digitalization of the working and professional world can change task areas and requirement profiles. For ancient studies scholars, there may be an opportunity to engage with the following technologies, procedures, or systems: 3-D laser scanning (e.g., scanning iconographic relics with a 3-D laser scanner), 3-D simulation (e.g., reconstructing settlements in three dimensions), apps for planning and surveying (e.g., creating and digitally storing the survey of an excavation area with a mobile device), Blended Learning (e.g., preparing teaching material for the combination of virtual learning settings and in-person events), digital cultural mediation (e.g., creating and maintaining content for digital mediation methods of cultural institutions), digital whiteboard (e.g., using an interactive, digital whiteboard during university lectures), digital topographic maps - DTK (e.g., using digital topographic maps to locate excavation projects), digital Sa.

Scholars of Antiquity require methodological and analytical skills, as well as high textual and linguistic competence, for source study, reading primary and secondary literature, and preparing topics. They conduct thorough research using specialized literature (sometimes in foreign languages) from libraries, the internet, or insights gained from conferences. Their foreign language skills, especially in classical languages, facilitate source study. Interdisciplinary thinking and teamwork enable collaboration with experts in art history, literary studies, archaeology, sociology, excavation techniques, or computer science on interdisciplinary research projects, for example, on economic and political issues of Greco-Roman cultures or during excavations. In adult education or university teaching, they also apply pedagogical and subject-specific didactic knowledge.

Scholars of Antiquity can work freelance in areas such as: journalism, editing, adult education.

Due to the wide professional spectrum, representative data is not possible. Salary information varies; please check BERUFENET.

Art, culture, museums (museums and collections, historical sites and monuments); Publishing (publishing of journals, especially specialized journals, publishing of books, e.g., historical specialized books, archaeology specialized books); Journalism (journalism, news agencies); Radio, television, other media distribution (radio broadcasters and distribution of audio content, television broadcasters and distribution of video content); Archive, library, documentation (libraries, archives); Adult education, other instruction (general and political adult education, cultural instruction); Public administration (public administration of culture and sports, e.g., state (Bundesland) offices for archaeology and monument preservation, monument protection authorities); Legal, economic, social, linguistic, cultural and art sciences (research and development in legal, economic and social sciences, as well as in linguistic, cultural and art sciences); Universities, universities of applied sciences, professional academies (universities).

Those who wish to work in this profession generally need a completed university degree (Studium) in Ancient Studies. Leadership positions or specialized tasks usually require a master's degree (Masterstudium). Activities in science and research often require a doctorate (Promotion) or habilitation (Habilitation).

Ancient Studies (undergraduate); Ancient Studies (postgraduate).

Antiquity scholars can find employment, for example, in monument protection institutions and museums, with publishers, in radio and television, in libraries and archives or in documentation departments, in adult education institutions, in monument preservation authorities and offices, and at universities.

Antiquity scholar. Also common job title/synonym: Academic Consultant - Antiquity Studies.

Some characteristics of work and social behavior are equally relevant for all professions and are therefore not mentioned separately. These include: reliability, punctuality, honesty, critical thinking, and appropriate manners. Additionally, the following job-specific characteristics are required to practice this academic profession: Performance and commitment (e.g., willingness to diligently and flexibly prepare and edit specialized texts on historical and cultural-historical topics to meet planned publication dates), diligence (e.g., careful research, evaluation, and classification of historical sources), independent work (e.g., independently developing concepts for exhibitions and guided tours), intercultural competence (e.g., cooperation with local helpers, scientific specialists, and authorities during excavations abroad).

Antiquity scholars deal with ancient history, language, and literature. They work, for example, in cultural management, editorial offices, archaeological excavations, restoration and conservation, or in academia.

German Museum Association (Deutscher Museumsbund).

Federal Association of Freelance Cultural Scientists (Bundesverband freiberuflicher Kulturwissenschaftler e.V. BfK), German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)), German Association of Classical Philologists (Deutscher Altphilologenverband e.V.), German Archaeologists' Association (Deutscher Archäologen-Verband e.V. (dArV)), United Services Union (ver.di - Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft).

Scholars of ancient studies take on responsibilities such as teaching and mentoring students. They work at computers to organize scholarly collections and prepare reports. In office settings, they document teaching objectives for quality assurance and evaluate achievements. Additionally, they conduct lectures for groups in lecture halls or seminar rooms.

Career opportunities for scholars of ancient studies are divided into various fields. They can work as excavation directors in archaeological digs. They can serve as curators in exhibition management and planning. In adult education, they can be teachers or lecturers. In art and cultural management, they might lead museums. They can teach as lecturers at universities and academies, or coordinate study programs. In media and cultural pedagogy, they can work as museum educators. In editing, journalism, and proofreading, they can be editors-in-chief, journalists, proofreaders in publishing houses, or online editors. In scientific research, they can be research associates, leaders of research groups, or scientific staff members.

Their subjects of study include archaeological finds such as grave goods, pottery shards, tools, artworks, archival materials, and literary sources. Research and working materials include primary and secondary literature, research publications, textbooks, journals, statistics, lecture materials, scholarly collections, maps, plans, excavation permits, official requirements, excavation diaries and inventory books, expert opinions, photos, and films. Equipment and accessories include cameras, digitization tablets, total stations, geographic information systems (GIS), ground-penetrating radar, shovels, brushes, trowels, magnifying glasses, and drawing tools. Office equipment includes PCs, internet access, telephones, and projectors.

Scholars of ancient studies work in various fields. In exhibition and cultural management, they develop concepts, acquire collection objects, and make them accessible to the public. In a publishing house, they work with manuscripts and support authors. In the course of restoration and conservation, they inventory and reconstruct museum objects and archaeological finds. They also organize excavations or cultural-historical events. In research, they analyze ancient sources and publish research results.

Continuing education for professional adaptation helps to keep professional knowledge current and adapt to new developments (e.g., in the fields of history, museology, cultural management, tour guiding).

Bachelor's graduates can expand their professional and career opportunities through further study, for example, in ancient studies, archaeology, or classical philology - Latin studies. A doctorate (Promotion) is generally required for a scientific career at a university; an habilitation (postdoctoral qualification) is usually needed for appointment as a university professor. A doctorate may also facilitate access to higher professional positions in the private sector, in research, and in public administration.

They convey knowledge about the history, politics, society, literature, and languages of antiquity. They collect and make usable historical sources (e.g., archaeological finds, literary works), data, documents, and literature from antiquity. They lead excursions, evaluate scientific literature, and perform textual analysis. They can work in cultural management, media, and education. In the field of exhibition and cultural management, and cultural pedagogy, they purchase collection objects, develop and implement exhibition concepts and guided tours. In the field of restoration and conservation, they research the condition of ancient finds and monuments; analyze techniques, materials, motifs, and forms of representation; classify, document, and, if necessary, reconstruct objects. In the field of archaeological excavations, they conduct field research; during excavations, they uncover material evidence of ancient art and cultures; recover and document finds. In the field of expert and appraisal activities, they examine archaeological and historical collection objects and artworks for authenticity; date and classify objects.

The following additional employment alternatives are available for the profession of Altertumswissenschaftler/in (Antiquity Scholar): Scientific research, museologist, historian, cultural scientist. Commonalities include: researching cultural spaces, societies, and their development; accessing and evaluating sources; preparing publications; conceiving exhibitions. Please note: The mentioned job alternatives may require a longer training period or additional qualification.

Antiquity scholars deal with the history, language, and literature of antiquity. They work, for example, in exhibition and cultural management, in editorial roles, in archaeological excavations, in restoration and conservation, or in academia and teaching. In exhibition and cultural management, they develop concepts for exhibitions and guided tours and organize the acquisition of archaeological and historical collection objects. In cultural pedagogy, they develop, for example, museum educational and didactic concepts for target group-specific tours, which they may also conduct themselves. In archaeological excavations, they conduct field research and lead or organize excavations. They uncover material evidence of ancient art and cultures, recover finds, evaluate, document, and catalog them. In restoration...

The following abilities, knowledge, and skills are required for performing possible activities in this Studium (university degree) profession. Abilities: Verbal (linguistic) thinking (e.g., analyzing, describing, and interpreting Latin and Greek literature and language, as well as historical sources; evaluating scientific literature), observational accuracy (e.g., appraising and assessing finds and collection objects), planning and organizational skills (e.g., planning and organizing excursions and research projects). Knowledge and Skills: Text comprehension (e.g., reading and evaluating scientific literature and historical sources), written expression and spelling proficiency (e.g., writing articles for specialist publications on Greco-Roman antiquity; conceiving exhibitions).

The exercise of this profession may involve the following physical requirements. This information does not necessarily apply to every activity profile or every professional application. Functionality of arms and hands (e.g., assisting in the recovery of finds), fine motor skills of hands and fingers (e.g., reconstructing ancient finds), undisturbed speech ability (e.g., leading historical and cultural-historical events; giving lectures), near vision - even corrected (e.g., researching the condition of ancient finds and monuments; researching information), hearing and speech comprehension (e.g., exchanging ideas with experts from other fields about finds). Note: This information does not form a basis for legal action and should not be understood in the sense of a medical fitness assessment. Actual physical fitness or unfitness must always be determined on a case-by-case basis and taking into account possible reasonable accommodations.

The following lists professions or activities that show similarities to the original profession. These professions represent a possible alternative for applicants who cannot find a vacant position in their learned profession. Furthermore, employers can consider specialists in these professions as alternatives for filling a job in the original profession. Some alternative professions only comprise partial activities of the original profession, while others require an induction period, which can vary in length in individual cases. The following direct employment and staffing alternatives are available for the profession of Altertumswissenschaftler/in (Antiquity Scholar): Job and staffing alternatives in related professions: Archaeologist, Hellenist, Latinist. A list of all possible degrees of relatedness can be found here: Explanations of the individual degrees of relatedness.

The profession of Altertumswissenschaftler/in (ancient studies scholar) is not regulated, so professional recognition is not necessary to work in this field with a foreign qualification. However, it is possible to apply for an individual certificate evaluation for foreign university degrees through the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB), which can be helpful for applications in the German labor market. Further information on living and working in Germany can be found at: Hotline Working and Living in Germany (central information hotline of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) and the Federal Employment Agency (BA)), For people from abroad (an information service of the Federal Employment Agency), Central International and Specialist Placement Service of the Federal Employment Agency, and Make it in Germany (the welcome portal of the skilled workers initiative for international professionals).

The following health restrictions could lead to problems when performing this profession, but they do not necessarily apply to every job profile or every possible professional application. Increasingly, there are also ways to compensate for limitations, for example, through technical aids. Restricted functionality of arms and hands (e.g., when assisting in the recovery of artifacts), restricted fine motor skills of hands and fingers (e.g., reconstructing ancient artifacts), speech impediment, speech defect (e.g., leading historical and cultural-historical events; giving lectures), uncorrectable near vision impairment (e.g., researching the condition of ancient finds and monuments; researching information), hearing impairment, hard of hearing, deafness, hearing disorder, chronic ear conditions (e.g., exchanging information about finds with experts from other fields). Please note: This information does not form a basis for legal action.

The following alternative occupations are available for the profession of Altertumswissenschaftler/in (ancient studies scholar) from an employer's perspective: Historian or Museologist in the field of Scientific Research. Commonalities include: researching cultural areas, societies, and their development; accessing and evaluating sources; creating publications; conceiving exhibitions. Please note: The mentioned alternative occupations may require an induction period, which can vary in length depending on the individual case.