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24. Mar 2026 / Learning & Studying
Friedensau means a lot to me …

Friedensau is a "temporary place to live" for many - for students, employees, senior citizens and those seeking relaxation - and yet it is much more than that for the German Adventist churches. Many have met their life partners here, studied here ...
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24. Mar 2026 / Learning & Studying
Missionizing on the dance floor – a look back at the 1970s

In the past, Friedensau, which is surrounded by forest on all sides, often proved to be a place of seclusion from everything that was happening in the vibrant society "out there".
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24. Feb 2026 / Learning & Studying
Meet Daniel Ayitey from Ghana

In an interview, alumni Daniel Ayitey talks about his studies at Friedensau Adventist University, shares challenges and wins, and gives advice for future students
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24. Feb 2026 / Learning & Studying
Meet Phyu Phyu Win from Myanmar

In an interview, alumni Phyu Phyu Win talks about her studies at Friedensau Adventist University, shares challenges and wins, and gives advice for future students
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26. Jan 2026 / Learning & Studying
NewstartPlus programme for university libraries

We asked library director Raul Cervantes (M.A.) about the cornerstones of the NewstartPlus programme, which is being implemented at the Friedensau University Library:
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21. Nov 2025 / Learning & Studying
Alexander Schulze re-elected as dean. An interview

Congratulations on your re-election as dean of Friedensau Adventist University and God's blessings in this important office. You have been dean of the School of Theology since the winter semester 2021/22, for two terms. ...
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20. Nov 2025 / Learning & Studying
A formative experience: Project trip to Tanzania in 2025

In August/September, students, lecturers, and friends of the university traveled to Karao in Tanzania. These project trips have been taking place since 2010—and yet every year is unique and enriching for both sides in its own way. Perhaps this ...
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16. Apr 2025 / Learning & Studying
“Ready for farewell and new beginning …”

This is a line from Hermann Hesse's perhaps best-known poem “Steps”. I have often heard this poem quoted – and I am currently experiencing it in a very existential way, as I will be retiring in about a year's time. For more than 20 years ...
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21. Nov 2024 / Learning & Studying
Eating, sleeping and heating – three major projects for Friedensau

At the beginning of September 2024, the Board of Trustees elected me as Chancellor for another five years with responsibility for Friedensau. A good time to look back and forward: The last five years were dominated by external circumstances ...
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05. Apr 2024 / Learning & Studying
When Friedensau is on the road …

When someone goes on a journey, they have a story to tell. And so let us take you on the journey of Friedensau students, teachers and staff who visited various Adventist churches in Frankfurt and the surrounding area on January 27, 2024 with ...
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