Events Tagged: "Halle"

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 schools have 2,000+ students with strict schedule: 'Breaking the will' as central pedagogical principle