121 Georgenburse in Erfurt

121 Georgenburse in Erfurt 

The most famous of the Erfurt bursaries is the Georgenburse, first mentioned in 1456.

Today, it is one of the five major Luther sites in the state capital of Thuringia.

Initially a complete building complex, it served until the mid-16th century as a dormitory, supply quarters, and study place for students of the University of Erfurt.

In the Middle Ages, education primarily took place in colleges and bursaries.

The University of Erfurt became one of the leading universities in Central Europe during the 15th century and was a hub of humanism by around 1500, opening up somewhat to the Reformation.

During his studies at the University of Erfurt, Martin Luther is believed to have lived as a bursar in the Georgenburse, probably from 1501.

In 1502, Luther passed his bachelor’s exam, which required him to supervise exercises, readings, and smaller lectures.

About half a year after his master’s degree in 1505, he entered the Augustinian Monastery, located not far from the Georgenburse.

The preserved building of the Georgenburse took on its current appearance in 1983, in the year of Luther’s commemoration.

Some parts of the building date back to the 14th century. Today, the Georgenburse houses an ecumenical pilgrim hostel and an exhibition about student life in the Middle Ages and its influence on Martin Luther.

 

Further Information:

Freundeskreis Georgenburse Erfurt e.V.
Augustinerstr. 27
99084 Erfurt

c/o Ev. Augustinerkloster zu Erfurt
Augustinerstr. 10
99084 Erfurt
Tel.: +49 361 / 576 60-0

http://www.augustinerkloster.de