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On 19 October 2026, the Faculty of Social Sciences at Friedensau Adventist University invites you to an online colloquium on “Social Transformation: Interdisciplinary Dialogues in Social Work and Development Studies.”
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When Bhim Prasad first arrived in Friedensau in October 2021, he was not just starting a degree, he was stepping into what he now calls “much more than a university.”
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Dr. Annette Witherspoon's connection to Friedensau runs in both directions. She is now Head of the International Social Work Program and a lecturer in the Department of Social Sciences, but before any of that, she was a student here.
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The new academic year at Friedensau Adventist University (FAU) has begun with the intensive Greek course, which is held at the start of the semester. Sixteen theology students are participating.
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From 14 to 17 August 2026, more than 300 members of the ‘Filipino Adventist Communities in Europe’ (FACE) gathered in Friedensau for the ‘FACE Convention’. The central theme of the meeting was ‘The Promise of His Return’. Participants came not ...
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Prof. Daniel Bendix, professor of Development Studies in the Department of Christian Social Work at Friedensau Theological University, served as co-editor and author of two stories in »Episodes of a Colonial Present«—told through comics. The book ...
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Friedensau Adventist University is extending the application period for selected programs. Now is the time to decide quickly! The application windows for programs that do not require a visa remain open until August 31, 2026, for:
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From July 7–14, we received a visit from Ethel Manda, the head of the Training and Education Department at Friendship Bench (FB) Global. The two project leaders, Prof. Dr. Dr. Silvia Hedenigg and Prof. Andreas Bochmann, provided her with ...
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On the 24th-26th of June 2026 the “Diasporic Experiences in Time of War in Sudan: Transformation of Belonging, Livelihoods and Citizenship” conference was held in Friedensau, organized through its School of Social Sciences. ...
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The Master’s degree program in Counseling will once again begin in the winter semester of 2026/27. Offered on a part-time basis, the program provides the theoretical foundations and practical competencies needed to professionally support ...
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A team of students and faculty members from Friedensau Adventist University (FAU) has been in Jordan since July 5, 2026, specifically on a study trip to the Moab excavation site at Khirbet al Balu’a, a site originally discovered by ...
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