Evangelische Schulstiftung in der Evangelischen Kirche in Deutschland

The Evangelical School Foundation in the EKD is a church foundation of the Evangelical Church in Germany. It supports evangelical schools nationwide through financial grants, consulting, and networking. Its focus is on the founding of new schools and the support of school development processes, especially in the eastern federal states. With offerings on Evangelical profile, inclusion, digital education, and pedagogical responsibility, it assists sponsors, school administrations, and teachers in developing and implementing educational concepts. The foundation initiates and accompanies projects such as worship guides, inclusive scholarship programs, and AI strategies to shape evangelical school practice in an innovative and sustainable manner.

The Evangelical School Foundation in the EKD is committed to ensuring that evangelical schools are recognized as places where Christian values are lived and contribute to the overall mission of the Church. It supports the establishment and further development of schools that anchor the biblical view of humanity, inclusion, democratic participation, and responsibility for society and the environment in their educational work. Its goal is to provide children and young people with educational opportunities that combine academic learning and spiritual education.

The foundation's offerings are aimed at school authorities, school administrations, teachers, and school administrations of Protestant schools throughout Germany. A special focus is placed on congregations and initiatives planning the establishment or further development of Protestant schools. The foundation also supports church committees and teachers in shaping their Protestant school profile and promotes projects that integrate inclusive education, digital innovation, and lived responsibility into everyday school life.