The Francke Foundations have extensive historical collections of sources on the cultural history of the early modern period in the context of Pietism and the Enlightenment. We promote interdisciplinary and international exchange through scholarship programmes, workshops, international collaborations and publications.
Science and Knowledge
At a Glance
Research
Find out about our collections, digital research options and how to use the reading room.
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Scholarships
With the scholarship programme, we specifically promote the academic use of the collections available in the library and archives of the study centre.
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Publications
The publications provide you with a comprehensive insight into the range of publications offered by the Francke Foundations.
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Study Centre August Hermann Francke
The Study Centre is dedicated to the preservation, cataloguing and research of the holdings of the library and archives of the Francke Foundations.
Archive & Library
Research Department
Teaching, research, promotion and networking: The Research Department provides scientific impetus for research into the long 18th century and beyond.
Research
Publication’s department
Exhibition catalogues, opulent illustrated books, exciting source texts and renowned research literature belong to the broad spectrum of the tradition-rich publishing house.
Publication’s departmentNews
With Dr Philippa R. Koch (Springfield)
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With Ruth Egger (Tübingen)
