Academic Theological Connection Wartburg

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Data
University: Heidelberg University
Founding: June 15, 1863 in Heidelberg
Motto: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom 2 Corinthians 3:17
Colours: violet-white-green
Circle: AThV circle
Coat of arms: Coat of arms designed by Verkehrsgast Müller in 1889
Address: Lower Neckarstrasse 21, 69117 Heidelberg
Website: www.athv.de

The Academic Theological Association Wartburg ( AThV Wartburg ) is a non-striking, color-bearing student association at the Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg . It was founded in 1863 and continues to this day. Until 2003 she belonged to the German Association of Scientists (DWV).

history

1863 to 1918

The AThV Wartburg was founded in 1863 by North German students as an Academic Theological Association. The founding father is Richard Rothe , who, as professor of theology, motivated his Heidelberg students to set up such an association based on the Bonn model. In 1870 it joined the Theological Cartel Association (later the Eisenach cartel , which then merged with the Leipzig cartel to form the Schmalkalden cartel).

In 1877/1878 the various scientific associations in Heidelberg merged to form the Association of Scientific Associations (later the Heidelberg Scientific Association ). In 1881 they agreed on the colors according to the church year: purple-white-green. However, one remained “black” (not colored) and only became color-leading. In the same year the circle of connection was established: vivat-crescat-floreat Theologia .

In 1884/1885 the Student Union Committee of the Ruperto Carola was established ; the AThV joined this. From then on, it was viewed as a corporation and understood itself as such. Until then, some theology students had also found themselves within the AThV, who were also active in another Heidelberg connection (primarily in the Heidelberg Wingolf ).

The AThV took part in the celebrations for the 500th anniversary of the university in 1886. For this purpose, she put her foundation celebration on the founding date of the university (June 15). In the years that followed, the introduction of the fox lessons and the fux-boy- age-gentleman relationship.

In 1889, the transport guest painter Müller from Karlsruhe presented his design for a coat of arms. This was unanimously accepted by Aktivitas. The coat of arms has remained unchanged to this day. In the years that followed, the discussion about the question of satisfaction flared up within Aktivitas. Ultimately, the Aktivitas determined that, due to its theological nature, it should not fight, but that the academic spirit of the time required honors, so that the question of satisfaction was left to the members. In 1894 the Academic Theological Association introduced the "certified satisfaction" and the drum business was started.

1918 to 1936

After the end of the First World War , active operations were resumed in 1918 and numerous innovations took place. The Academic Theological Association was renamed to the Academic Theological Association Wartburg . The principles of science, faculty (theological), friendship and fatherland were introduced as principles in addition to the covenant and convention principles . You were optional , but still black. In 1924 the connection acquired the old Handschuhsheimer rectory as a connection house. A heyday within Aktivitas began. In 1929 the faculty principle was abolished, and many students from other faculties joined.

In 1936 the suspension took place under pressure from the Nazi regime. The old gentlemen's association was transformed into the "Academic Theological Society".

1949 until today

Wartburg dormitory in Heidelberg's old town, 2007

After the war years, the "old men" met again for the first time in 1949. In 1951, Aktivitas was re-established with the old colors and principles, but fencing was abolished. The Handschuhsheimer liaison house was lost during the war after a fake sale. Years of legal battle ensued. For the time being, the Wartburg had its constant in the Bremeneck. This was followed by the introduction of Couleur , but only as "Kneipcouleur". In the following years, the AThV Wartburg was able to obtain money from a settlement in the above-mentioned legal dispute, through which the purchase of today's connection house in Untere Neckarstrasse 21 in 1964 was partially made possible. The student movements of the 1960s and 1970s led to the abolition of the fatherland principle at Aktivitas in 1970 and to a dispute with the old gentlemen's association. A shortage of active people followed and the Wartburg was faced with suspension several times. At the 125th Foundation Festival in 1988, a need for reform was identified. The house at Untere Neckarstrasse 21, meanwhile in need of renovation, was completely renovated in the following period and converted into a student dormitory.

Since then, half of the house has been occupied by men and half by women. Aktivitas exists within the male roommates of the dormitory. They maintain the traditions and see themselves - at least in the context of the semester program events - as a connection. Above all, the science principle precedes the connection. In everyday life, however, one can speak more of a “dormitory with a culture of connection”. In 2003 he left the dissolving German Scientific Association . On June 15, 2013, the 150th Foundation Festival was celebrated at Heidelberg Castle .

Well-known Wartburgers

literature

  • Klaus-Peter Kriegsmann: 125 Years of the Science Principle - Festschrift for the 125th Foundation Festival (Writings of the Academic-Theological Association Wartburg / Heidelberg, Volume 2) , Heidelberg 1988.
  • Gerhart Berger, Detlev Aurand: ... Weiland Bursch zu Heidelberg ... A commemorative publication by the Heidelberg corporations to mark the 600th anniversary of Ruperto Carola . Heidelberg 1986, pp. 132-137.

Individual evidence

  1. ^ EH Eberhard: Handbook of the student liaison system. Leipzig, 1924/25, p. 68.
  2. ^ Eckhard Oberdörfer: Der Heidelberger Karzer , Cologne 2005, p. 163.

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