World knowledge around 1700
The Francke Foundations have extensive collections of historical sources on the cultural history of the Early Modern Period in the context of Pietism and Early Enlightenment. We promote interdisciplinary and international exchange through scholarship programmes, workshops and international cooperation.
The Francke Foundations have two unique collections: the Historical Library and the cultural-historical Archive. The collections are comprehensively indexed and accessible online.
Here you will find an overview of the collections in the Archive and Library of the Francke Foundations. specialist information about the collections
Thanks to a generous fund by Dr. Liselotte Kirchner (Offenbach), the Francke Foundations are able to award research grants. Scholarship
The Study Centre is dedicated to the preservation, cataloguing and research of the holdings of the library and archives of the Francke Foundations. Details
Teaching, research, promotion and networking: The Research Department provides scientific impetus for research into the long 18th century and beyond. Details
Exhibition catalogues, opulent illustrated books, exciting source texts and renowned research literature belong to the broad spectrum of the tradition-rich publishing house. Details
Numerous scientific institutions on the campus of the Francke Foundations provide unique networking opportunities and intensive interdisciplinary cooperation. Details
Science