Volker-Nechleba-Stiftung

The Volker-Nechleba Foundation was established in 1984 at the Faculty of Catholic Theology of the University of Regensburg by the married couple Lothar and Brigitte Nechleba to keep alive the memory of their prematurely deceased son Volker and to continue his intense engagement with questions of the meaning of life and the realization of faith. The purpose of the foundation is to promote the theology of Christian spirituality, in particular through the preparation of a digital new edition of the works of Johann Michael Sailer as well as the support of events under the responsibility of a professor of Catholic Theology at the University of Regensburg. Beneficiaries are exclusively students of the University of Regensburg, regardless of their denomination.

The Volker-Nechleba Foundation preserves the intellectual legacy of Volker Nechleba and promotes critical engagement with Christian spirituality. Through digital editions and scholarly events, it provides access to historical sources and supports theological reflection at the University of Regensburg.

Only students of the Faculty of Catholic Theology at the University of Regensburg are eligible for funding. The foundation supports events and research projects overseen by professors of the faculty that provide students with in-depth insights into the theology of Christian spirituality.