Geschichtliche Landeskunde

Historical Regional Studies is a traditional term for historical research and teaching with a regional and local focus, using interdisciplinary methods. The professorship, established with the founding of the University of Trier in 1970, focuses primarily on the Early Modern period, while also addressing more recent history. Geographically, the emphasis lies on Rhineland-Palatinate and its predecessor states, as well as neighboring regions, alongside comparative approaches.