Events Tagged: "Francke"

August Hermann Francke's Conversion Experience - Dramatic emotional crisis in Lüneburg - 'I fell upon my knees and cried to God for mercy...Then suddenly, as if a hand were laid upon me, all my doubt vanished' - Establishes model for required conversion experience

University of Halle Founded by Frederick III - Explicitly designed as Pietist institution - August Hermann Francke appointed professor - Becomes training ground for Prussian bureaucrats and pastors - Francke's principle: 'Der Wille muss gebrochen werden' (The will must be broken)

Francke Establishes Orphanage and Schools at Halle - Begins with 7 orphans in his parsonage - Develops into massive institutional complex - Creates pharmaceutical laboratory, printing press, global mission network

Francke's Instructions for Halle Orphanage Staff Published - 'Love alone is not sufficient; there must be strict discipline' - 'Every quarter hour must be accounted for' - Daily report required on children showing Eigenwille (self-will)