Michael Zank
German philosopher
Michael Zank's AcademicInfluence.com Rankings
Download Badge
Philosophy
Michael Zank's Degrees
- PhD Philosophy University of Tübingen
- Masters Philosophy University of Tübingen
- Bachelors Philosophy University of Tübingen
Similar Degrees You Can Earn
Why Is Michael Zank Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Michael Zank is a German-born American author, specializing in Jewish theology and philosophy. Work and career He studied Christian and Jewish theology in Germany before moving to the United States, after spending a short time in Israel. He received his PhD in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University. He now works there as the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Religion Department and teaches introductory level courses on the Bible, Moses and Jerusalem as well as advanced courses in the philosophy of religion. He is considered to be a leading expert in German Jewish intellectual history. In his spare time, he reflects on the works of Hermann Cohen, Martin Buber, Franz Rosenzweig and Leo Strauss. He has spent about two years in Jerusalem since 1992 and is interested in the combination of spirituality and violence the city has displayed. He currently maintains a few websites such as, "Jerusalem in Time" and "Unholycity.blogspot.com". In fall 2010 he started three new courses at the Undergraduate Studies for the Religion Department . He plans to write about the aftermath of the Holocaust in the German public mind for a more personal piece in the future.
Other Resources About Michael Zank
What Schools Are Affiliated With Michael Zank?
Michael Zank is affiliated with the following schools:
