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Instructors: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Breul; Univ.-Prof. Dr. Andreas Lehnardt
Event type:
Seminar
Displayed in timetable as:
Antisemitismus
Hours per week:
2
Credits:
3,0
Language of instruction:
German
Min. | Max. participants:
3 | 30
Requirements / organisational issues:
Due to the great interest, we are now offering the third part of this seminar; it can be attended independently of the two previous seminars. The recent attacks against synagogues and other Jewish institutions and the anti-Semitism of Reich citizens, including Protestant theologians, show how topical the subject is.
The seminar is designed for strong student participation. In the first session we will propose a number of topics from which the seminar group will choose. The suggestions can be supplemented by the students.
The seminar includes two excursions, probably to the Jewish Museum in Frankfurt and to the Osthofen Concentration Camp Memorial. The excursions are part of the seminar; therefore, the seminar sessions take place fortnightly (2h).
Compulsory attendance:
The legal regulations apply for attendance in the seminar. Active participation requires participation in at least one of the two excursions and active participation in the seminar sessions. Non-participation in seminar sessions can be compensated by taking on short presentations or other written performances.
Contents:
Christian anti-Judaism and anti-Semitism have long shaped the relationship to Judaism and can still be found in various forms today. In particular, statements by Luther and other reformers are still difficult to justify today and are therefore often ignored in their aftermath. After the two previous seminars dealt with the Reformation and the period between the Reformation and Romanticism, this seminar deals with "modern" anti-Judaism and anti-Semitism and the involvement of the Christian churches.
The following topics may be included in the seminar:
* Civil improvement of Jews and the beginnings of emancipation. Emancipation legislation.
* The beginnings of modern anti-Semitism
* Adolf Stöcker (and Heinrich von Treitschke?)
* Ethnic anti-Semitism (Paul de Lagarde)
* Luther's reception in National Socialism
* The Christian Churches and the Persecution of the Jews under Nazi Rule
* Repression and coming to terms with the Holocaust by the Christian churches after 1945
* Current anti-Semitism in the churches and theological faculties
The seminar participants can make their own suggestions and help decide on the selection of topics.
Recommended reading list:
Recommended reading will be announced in the seminar.
Additional information:
The seminar is held fortnightly. The seminar also includes participation in two excursions (Jewish Museum Frankfurt, Osthofen Concentration Camp Memorial).
Digital teaching:
The seminar will be held in presence.
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