Sacred Writing Traditions, FU Berlin

Dec. 4, 2025

The HaZen (Handschriftenzentrum) project, based at the Institute for Jewish Studies at Freie Universität Berlin, invites international researchers to three workshops in Berlin. The workshop will consist of two days of lectures with respondents from the group and a “writing culture day” - with writing workshop, museum visit, and concert.

Topic 1 (June 15–19, 2026): Production, Function, and Handling of Scrolls in the Writing Cultures
Topic 2 (July 20–24, 2026): The Ethics of the Scribe: Writing as a Sacred Act
Topic 3 (August 10–14, 2026): Pictorial Representations of Sacred Writings and of Ikons in Visual Arts

Travel and accommodation costs for up to 6 days will be covered by the project.

Deadline for applications: January 15, 2026 | DETAILS

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