Science
World knowledge around 1700
Dr. Liselotte Kirchner-Scholarship
Applications for the Liselotte Kircher Scholarship 2025 can be submitted until October 15, 2024.
Conclusion of the edition »Praxis Pietatis Melica«
Two recently published volumes complete the DFG-funded edition of »Johann Crüger: Praxis Pietatis Melica«, which now comprises six volumes.
Cataloguing, Research, Publications
Digitisation, indexing and editing projects are being carried out, in part with cooperation partners and within the framework of third-party funding. They serve as a basis for own academic research projects and invite external scholars to study the unique sources.
International Cooperation and Networking
Academic cooperation links the Francke Foundations with partner institutions and scholars from various disciplines all over the world.
Search
The Francke Foundations have two unique collections: the Historical Library and the cultural-historical Archive. The collections are comprehensively indexed and accessible online.
Collections
Here you will find an overview of the collections in the Archive and Library of the Francke Foundations. specialist information about the collections
Scholarships
Thanks to a generous fund by Dr. Liselotte Kirchner (Offenbach), the Francke Foundations are able to award research grants. Scholarship
Scientific Facilities
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. Details
Research Department
Teaching, research, promotion and networking: The Research Department provides scientific impetus for research into the long 18th century and beyond. Details
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. Details
Forum Science
Numerous scientific institutions on the campus of the Francke Foundations provide unique networking opportunities and intensive interdisciplinary cooperation. Details
Current Events
Science
Tuesday, 01/28/2025
Coffee Lectures im Studienzentrum: Wissenswertes zur Kaffeepause
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Sorting through architecture. Learning and living in Francke's school town reconstructed from architectural plans
Architecture as a sorting principle
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