Academy for Christian Leaders

The Academy for Christian Leaders (AcF) is a non-profit foundation with an evangelical character that offers advanced training in leadership ethics and leadership skills . It was founded in 1998 and is Christian and non-denominational.

The purpose is to promote the Christian leadership culture and leadership skills. The basis is the apostolic creed . The AcF is a member of the Society for Education and Research in Europe (GBFE) and cooperates through this network with the University of South Africa (Unisa). There is also a cooperation with the Steinbeis University in Berlin . The academy director has been the mathematician and theologian Volker Kessler since 1998 .

Course structure

The advanced training is part-time and modular in three stages:

1. The certificate conveys core competencies in seven courses.
2. In addition to the certificate, the advanced program offers further specialization and deepening opportunities. It also prepares students for a master’s degree at Unisa.
3. Master's degree at Unisa: Master of Theology in Christian Leadership.

The courses take place in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Office locations

There are currently three offices:

• Gummersbach (Germany)
• Wels (Austria)
• Strengelbach (Switzerland)

Web links

• Homepage of AcF
• Homepage of AcF Switzerland
• Homepage of AcF Austria

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Stuttgart Foundation Directory No. 15-536
2. ↑ Entry in the Stuttgart Foundation Directory
3. ↑ Description of the cooperation with Steinbeis University ( Memento from March 15, 2013 in the Internet Archive )
4. ^ Courses at Steinbeis University ( Memento from January 15, 2016 in the Internet Archive )
5. ^ Unisa: Rules for the Degree of Master of Theology