The University of Göttingen (Georg-August-Universität) was founded in 1737 in the spirit of the Enlightenment. The movement had a decisive influence also upon the Faculty of Theology which, according to the custom of the time, was the first among the faculties in Göttingen. In the 18th and 19th centuries, as with the entire University, the Faculty was marked by a pragmatic and historical approach to the disciplines. more...

In support of young scientists and scholars, the Presidential Board of the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen announces that scholarships/fellowships for young female academics are available in the context of the research-oriented standards on gender equality set out by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation). more...

Between the 12 and 18 May, Prof. Dr. Adrian Lemeni (Faculty of Orthodox Theology of the University of Bucharest) was visiting the Department of Ecumenical Theology and Oriental Church and Mission History in Göttingen. more...