Evangelistenschule Johanneum

The Evangelistenschule Johanneum is a Fachschule (specialized school) in Wuppertal-Barmen, Germany, providing a three-year theological and pedagogical education. Founded on 21 October 1886 in Bonn by theology professor Theodor Christlieb and evangelist Elias Schrenk, it was established to equip well-trained lay workers to support overburdened pastors. Since its founding, the Johanneum has been closely associated with the "inner-church reformatory Pietism" movement. In 1893 it moved to Barmen (now part of Wuppertal). In 1920 the CVJM-Sekretärschule (now CVJM-Hochschule) was founded within the Johanneum; it became independent in 1927 and moved to Kassel. After World War II, the largely destroyed buildings had to be rebuilt. In 1965 the Johanneum had to relocate due to the construction of a motorway exit (A 46, Wuppertal-Barmen exit); since then it has occupied its current premises near the Nordpark. To date, approximately 1,750 people have been trained at the Johanneum. The school is a theological seminar for missionary youth and community work. Each year about 15 young women and men are admitted. The three-year course prepares students for full-time preaching ministry in the Evangelical Church and its affiliated free organizations and associations. The curriculum includes New Testament Greek, Old Testament, New Testament, dogmatics, ethics, church history, ascetics, homiletics, pastoral care, psychology-pedagogy-sociology, music, and sports. The three years of seminar training in Wuppertal are followed by a recognition year, which is also the first professional year. Legally, the Johanneum is a registered association (eingetragener Verein). Its organs are the board and the members' assembly. It is funded solely through donations and monthly student fees. The volunteer chair of the board has been Theo Schneider (Lutherstadt Wittenberg) since November 2013. The director was Pastor Burkhard Weber until his death in December 2016; in January 2017 Martin Werth was elected as his successor. The school's website emphasizes its focus on theological depth and relevant, contemporary proclamation, and describes the training as a community experience that shapes students sustainably.

The Evangelistenschule Johanneum was founded on 21 October 1886 in Bonn by theology professor Theodor Christlieb (1833–1889) and evangelist Elias Schrenk (1831–1913). The aim was to provide well-trained co-workers to assist pastors who were overburdened at the time. Since its founding, the Johanneum has been close to the "inner-church reformatory Pietism." In 1893, the school moved to Barmen (now a district of Wuppertal). In 1920, the CVJM-Sekretärschule (today: CVJM-Hochschule) was founded within the Johanneum; it became independent in 1927 and moved to Kassel. After World War II, the largely destroyed buildings had to be rebuilt. In 1965, the Johanneum had to give way to the construction of a motorway exit (A 46, Wuppertal-Barmen exit); since then, the buildings currently in use near the Nordpark have existed. In total, about 1,750 people have been trained at the Johanneum so far. The school continues to operate as a theological seminar for missionary youth and community work, admitting approximately 15 students per year.

• 2017

  Martin Werth elected as director in January.

• 2016

  Director Burkhard Weber died in December.

• 2013

  Theo Schneider became volunteer chair of the board in November.

• 1965

  Had to relocate due to construction of motorway exit A 46; current buildings near Nordpark established.

• 1927

  CVJM-Sekretärschule became independent and moved to Kassel.

• 1920

  CVJM-Sekretärschule (now CVJM-Hochschule) founded within the Johanneum.

• 1893

  Moved to Barmen (now part of Wuppertal).

• 1886

  Founded on 21 October in Bonn by Theodor Christlieb and Elias Schrenk.

A Protestant training institution focused on theological depth, contemporary proclamation, and community life, preparing students for full-time ministry in churches and Christian organizations.

• Three-year theological-pedagogical training

  A three-year course preparing students for full-time preaching ministry in the Evangelical Church and its affiliated free organizations and associations.

• Recognition year

  A year following the three-year seminar training, which is also the first professional year.

1. 1Startseite - Johanneumjohanneum.net
2. 2Evangelistenschule Johanneum - Wikipediade.wikipedia.org
3. 3Evangelistenschule Johanneum - Wikidatawikidata.org