Since its foundation in 1973, the Department of History has stood for theory-orientated and research-strong historical studies. Its concept in research and teaching is characterised by theory and method orientation, the overcoming of traditional epochal divisions, a broad range of topics, interdisciplinarity and lively discussion.
The historian Jochen Martin has passed away. To the obituary
In accordance with the Bielefeld concept, all areas of the department deal with "general history" with particular emphasis on their respective specialisation.