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The Pontificate of Pope Francis – an Inspiring Challenge for Lutherans
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The death and funeral of Pope Francis have attracted a great deal of attention worldwide. Pope Francis has been an unmistakable, much-noticed voice of Christianity, extraordinarily rich in theological and spiritual insights, offering orientation in a world threatened by self-destruction.
"Ecumenical challenges of Luther research" – “Festgabe” for Prof Theodor Dieter published
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In 2021, Prof. Theodor Dieter, long-standing research professor and director of the Institute and architect of most Lutheran ecumenical dialogues, celebrated his 70th birthday. To mark the occasion, ...
Awarding of the Harding-Meyer-Prize in Ecumenism 2024 to Dr. Elisabeth Maikranz
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The Harding Meyer Prize in Ecumenism will be awarded again in 2024. Harding Meyer was one of the most important personalities in the recent history of the worldwide ecumenical movement. ...
Study Course "Studying Ecumenism in Strasbourg!" 2024
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The Institute for Ecumenical Research has established a Study Course for Lutheran pastors and advanced students that will be held from October 23-27, 2023, as an online-event. ...
Seminar on "Studying Luther in Wittenberg", November 2023
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25th LWF International Theological Seminar for Pastors „Basics of Lutheran Theology”, Novemer 4-18, 2023. Dr. Sarah Hinlicky Wilson, Visiting Adjunct Professor des Instituts, und Prof. em. Dr. Theodor Dieter unterrichteten ...
13th Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation in Kraków, September 13-19, 2023
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Elke Leypold, Prof. em. Dr. Theodor Dieter and Pastor Dr. Frank Zeeb from the Strasbourg Institute took part in the Assembly. The hospitality of the Polish Lutheran Church was overwhelming and the Assembly was perfectly organized. The visits to the congregations left a lasting impression of a very lively, committed church ...
Publication: André Birmelé, La Concorde de Leuenberg. Cinquante ans de communion ecclésiale 1973-2023.
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André Birmelé, La Concorde de Leuenberg. Cinquante ans de communion ecclésiale 1973-2023. Introduction d’Élisabeth Parmentier ; postface de Joseph Famerée, Paris, Cerf / Lyon, Olivétan, coll. « Unam Sanctam. Nouvelle série »10, 2023, ...
Report on the Study Course "Studying Ecumenism in Strasbourg" 2023
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In addition to research, an important task of the Institute is the further education and training of Lutheran theologians from all over the world in ecumenical issues. This is the purpose of the annual webinar "Studying Ecumenism in Strasbourg" ...
Support Association
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In order to support the Institute, the "Strasbourg Society for Ecumenical Theology (Association for the Promotion of the Institute for Ecumenical Research in Strasbourg in the Service of the Lutheran World Federation) e.V." was founded as a support association ...
International Ecumenical Seminar 2023
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In recent years, the International Ecumenical Summer Seminar could either not take place at all due to the pandemic or had to be held as an online event – with all the advantages and disadvantages that this form entails.
About Us
Working on behalf of the "Lutheran Foundation for Interconfessional Research" since 1965.”
On behalf of the world’s Lutheran churches, the Institute for Ecumenical Research brings together under one roof a multinational team of theologians, providing theological analysis and advice, serving the churches as they strive to resolve their differences with other Christian churches and thus make visible the unity of the Church under one Lord, Jesus Christ.
Events
The International Ecumenical Seminar takes place every summer in Strasbourg.
At regular intervals, the Institute offers the "Ecumenical Study Course". The target group is Lutheran theologians, pastors or advanced students with a good knowledge of Lutheran theology