Johann Heinrich Brockmann

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Johann Heinrich Brockmann (born March 4, 1767 in Liesborn , † September 27, 1837 in Münster ) was a German Roman Catholic theologian , clergyman and university professor .

Life

Brockmann grew up in the immediate vicinity of Liesborn Abbey , which his older brother entered. Brockmann received his education at the Paulinum grammar school in Munster, after which he studied theology at the University of Munster . While still a student, he worked as a psychology teacher at the Munster Prince-Bishop's Military Academy . He moved to the University of Dillingen in 1788 and from there, at the instigation of his academic teacher and friend Johann Michael Sailer , undertook a study trip through Switzerland and southern Germany in 1789 . Christoph von Schmid was one of his college friends in Dillingen . In 1790 he was ordained a subdeacon in Dillingen and shortly thereafter a deacon . He then returned to Münster, but continued to maintain contact with Sailer. In Münster he was ordained a priest on May 29, 1790 .

As a young priest, Brockmann became a teacher of mathematics and history at the Paulinum grammar school in 1790, became a school preacher in the St. Petri Church and finally a professor at the grammar school. During this time Franz von Fürstenberg was his sponsor. He received an excellent certificate from him for his work at the grammar school and then in 1800 a professorship in moral philosophy at the Philosophical Faculty of the University of Münster. On February 22, 1801 he was appointed dean , head of this monastery and pastor of the St. Martini collegiate church . He was also the owner of the Blutsvikarie Wadersloh from 1801 to 1804 , which he had to give up due to the residence obligation . Since it was not possible for him in Munster, he was in 1802 at the University of Paderborn to Dr. phil. PhD . In 1803 he changed at his own request to the chair for pastoral theology at the theological faculty of the University of Münster.

Brockmann distinguished himself as a tireless pastor in 1812 and 1813, when a nervous fever caused a large number of deaths in Münster. Napoleon appointed him cathedral capitular in 1813 , and from 1814 to 1826 he also held the office of cathedral preacher . In 1813 he was commissioned by the bishop's representative Ferdinand August von Spiegel to reform the worship service in Münster. Even after the dissolution of the university into a philosophy-theological academy with medical training, he kept his position at the university. In 1822 he was awarded an honorary theological doctorate ( Dr. theol. Hc ) by the University of Breslau . In the academic year 1828/1829 he also held the office of Rector Magnificus of the university.

After the reorganization of the cathedral chapter, Brockmann was appointed Canonicus theologus on August 7, 1823, but with the condition that he gave up his pastoral office at the St. Martini Church. On May 16, 1837, he was given the post of provost , but died of a stroke in September of the same year . He was buried in the city's old cemetery. He was considered a very popular teacher at the college.

Works (selection)

Brockmann belonged to the circle of authors of the Westphalian Gazette .

  • Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius , Theising, Münster 1787.
  • Handbook of ancient world history , 3 volumes, Waldeck, Münster 1800–1803.
  • Homilies and sermons on all Sundays and feast days of the church year , 4 volumes, Coppenrath, Münster 1826–1830.
  • Pastoral instructions for the administration of the bus station in the Catholic Church according to the needs of our age , 2 volumes, Theissing, Münster 1836–1838.

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SURNAME Brockmann, Johann Heinrich
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German Roman Catholic theologian, clergyman and university professor
DATE OF BIRTH March 4, 1767
PLACE OF BIRTH Liesborn
DATE OF DEATH September 27, 1837
Place of death Muenster