Friedensau Adventist University

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Programmes Courses

FAU offers courses towards degrees in theology, social sciences and music that qualify students for state and internationally recognized BA and MA degrees.

Research In addition to the research conducted in the theology and social science departments, there are special research programs established in various institutes. Their emphases include the following: Old Testament and archaeology; history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church; international development cooperation; family and social research; integrated social work for children; youth and adults; church development; psychology and Christian counselling; research on historical and social tolerance; church music and popular music; music therapy; issues in addiction and dependency; languages.

Publications
Research findings are published in "Spes Chritiana", the "Friedensauer Schriftenreihe" (Friedensau Publication Series) and supplementary issues. The Friedensauer Schriftenreihe is published by Peter Lang Verlag, Frankfurt am Main.

Events FAU regularly hosts academic, cultural and religious events covering a wide range of topics in addition to those represented by the University's institutes and faculties.

Practical training Students at FAU are offered a variety of practical training programmes and internships, within the region and beyond, which are part of the regular study programmes.

Continuing education FAU continually develops and offers continuing education programmes for professionals from various fields of work and research as well as interested laypersons.

Methods Value-oriented Values are discovered and conveyed through interaction between biblical and Christian beliefs and social issues and problems. Focus is on the biblical message of Jesus Christ and the welfare of humanity and our world.

Scientific FAU applies scientific methods based on the freedom of research and instruction, in keeping with our responsibility to basic Adventist convictions.

Practice oriented Research findings are regularly put into practice and modelled in internships, seminars and international projects.

Interdisciplinary FAU engages in interdisciplinary research. Students benefit from participation in lectures from different departments, thematic ring lectures, interdisciplinary events and joint publications.

Intercultural FAU is open to students with other world views, provided they desire a Christian education and accept the principles of the university. Instructors and students are expected to respect the social, religious and cultural background of others and the dignity of all people. The presence of students from various countries, different religions and world views, intercultural topics for seminars and theses as well as international practical training - all promote a dialogue of cultures in the context of theology and social science.

Together Instructors and students form a spiritual and academic community. Studying and researching together, Church services and prayer, counselling and helping one another deepen relationships.