Evangelische Akademien Deutschland

The Evangelische Akademien in Deutschland are a nationwide association of currently 16 academies located at various sites in Germany and closely connected to the respective regional churches. Since their founding after 1946, the Evangelische Akademien have the task of reflecting on social developments in all their dimensions, opening Protestant perspectives, and contributing to the democratization of our society[1][3][4].

The Evangelische Akademien offer a wide range of events and activities, including conferences, study trips, consultations, research, and projects on socio-political issues, environmental questions, natural sciences, medicine, art, media, psychology, philosophy, and theology. Approximately 1,700 events take place annually, reaching more than 50,000 participants. These events are open to all interested parties, regardless of religious affiliation or belief[1][3][5].

The main mission of the Evangelische Akademien is to cultivate democratic society and contribute to social responsibility. They are based on the biblical messages of justice, peace, and the preservation of creation. The academies serve as educational powerhouses and sources of inspiration for politics, civil society, and the church by promoting interdisciplinary and intercultural dialogues and addressing current social and ecclesiastical challenges[1][2][4].

The Evangelische Akademien are engaged in various sustainability initiatives and advocate for a peace-ethical and environmentally conscious society. They organize events and projects that address global and regional challenges, such as climate change, peace ethics, and interreligious dialogue. They also support solidarity with affected regions, such as through their statements and events regarding the war in Ukraine[1][2][5].

The Evangelische Akademien are making constant efforts to adapt to changing social and ecclesiastical conditions. Recently, they elected a new board and renewed their theological programs to promote generational change and sharpen the content profile of the academy. They are also actively combating disinformation and advocating for a respectful culture of conversation, as evidenced by their withdrawal from social networks that violate these values[2].

Thus, the Evangelische Akademien are central places of encounter and dialogue, making a significant contribution to shaping the social and ecclesiastical landscape in Germany and beyond through their work.

• 1 - https://www.evangelische-akademien.de/ueber-uns/
• 2 - https://www.evangelische-akademie.de/aktuelles/neuigkeiten/
• 3 - https://www.bpb.de/die-bpb/foerderung/traegerdatenbank/186312/evangelische-akademien-in-deutschland-ead-e-v/
• 4 - https://www.die-bibel.de/ressourcen/wirelex/10-lernorte-und-institutionen-religioeser-bildung/akademie-evangelisch
• 5 - https://www.evangelische-akademien.de