Whether books on church history or theological reference works: students, researchers and other interested parties with a university library card can now also use the library of the Oberkirchenrat in Philosophenweg.

From this winter semester onwards, students taking a teaching degree can take courses on how to combat antisemitism in schools. The University of Oldenburg coordinates the programme. Vice President Andrea Strübind talks about motives and contents.

Materials for school lessons are a mirror of society. Researchers in religious education have been analyzing for years how textbooks on religion - subliminally and usually unintentionally - convey anti-Jewish narratives.

Getting up at sunrise to excavate ancient relicts, bathing in the Jordan at noon, living at a kibbutz: What currently hardly seems imaginable was daily routine for 17 students this summer at Israel's largest archaeological excavation site.

Theologian Dominik Gautier addresses pressing issues of our time. In this interview, he talks about the role of Christianity in perpetuating racism and about the relationship between humans and nature.

What is the role of the Russian Orthodox Church in the religious legitimation of Russia’s war against Ukraine? Theologist Joachim Willems presents an analysis from a theological and religious studies perspective in his guest article.

The Bible as a historical text, a critical examination of Christianity and interesting excursions: A look at studying theology and one graduate's special journey.

Presenting Jewish life as an integral part of European culture is the aim of the Intercultural Jewish Studies Centre. In this interview, Chair Andrea Strübind talks about the co-operation with the Jewish community.

Religion without community - is that possible? In this interview, Oldenburg religious education teacher Joachim Willems explains what the current situation means for churches and whether isolation can also open up opportunities.