Eugen Sachsse
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Eugen Friedrich Ferdinand Sachsse (August 20, 1839 – December 20, 1917) was a German Evangelical
theologian born in Cologne
.
He studied theology in Bonn
and Berlin
, receiving his habilitiation in 1863 with a thesis on the Pietism
of Philipp Jakob Spener
. From 1871 he served at the rectory
in Hamm
, where in 1872 became district school superintendent (Kreischulinspektor). In 1883 be was appointed director of the minister's seminary
in Herborn
.
From 1890 to 1913 he was a professor of practical theology
to the Evangelical Theological Faculty at the University of Bonn
. He was co-editor of Halte was du hast ("Hold what you have"), a magazine of pastoral theology
. A few of his better known written works are:
Evangelicalism
Evangelicalism is a Protestant Christian movement which began in Great Britain in the 1730s and gained popularity in the United States during the series of Great Awakenings of the 18th and 19th century.Its key commitments are:...
theologian born in Cologne
Cologne
Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest city , and is the largest city both in the Germany Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and within the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Area, one of the major European metropolitan areas with more than ten million inhabitants.Cologne is located on both sides of the...
.
He studied theology in Bonn
Bonn
Bonn is the 19th largest city in Germany. Located in the Cologne/Bonn Region, about 25 kilometres south of Cologne on the river Rhine in the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, it was the capital of West Germany from 1949 to 1990 and the official seat of government of united Germany from 1990 to 1999....
and Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
, receiving his habilitiation in 1863 with a thesis on the Pietism
Pietism
Pietism was a movement within Lutheranism, lasting from the late 17th century to the mid-18th century and later. It proved to be very influential throughout Protestantism and Anabaptism, inspiring not only Anglican priest John Wesley to begin the Methodist movement, but also Alexander Mack to...
of Philipp Jakob Spener
Philipp Jakob Spener
Philipp Jakob Spener was a German Christian theologian known as the "Father of Pietism."...
. From 1871 he served at the rectory
Rectory
A rectory is the residence, or former residence, of a rector, most often a Christian cleric, but in some cases an academic rector or other person with that title...
in Hamm
Hamm
Hamm is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia , Germany. It is located in the northeastern part of the Ruhr area. As of December 2003 its population was 180,849. The city is situated between the A1 motorway and A2 motorway...
, where in 1872 became district school superintendent (Kreischulinspektor). In 1883 be was appointed director of the minister's seminary
Seminary
A seminary, theological college, or divinity school is an institution of secondary or post-secondary education for educating students in theology, generally to prepare them for ordination as clergy or for other ministry...
in Herborn
Herborn
Herborn is a historic town on the Dill in the Lahn-Dill district of Hesse in Germany. Before World War I, it was granted its own title as Nassauisches Rothenburg. The symbol or mascot of this town is a bear. Scenic attractions include its half-timbered houses; Herborn is located on the German...
.
From 1890 to 1913 he was a professor of practical theology
Practical theology
Practical theology is the practical application of theology to everyday life. Richard Osmer explains that the four key questions and tasks in practical theology are:# What is going on? # Why is this going on?...
to the Evangelical Theological Faculty at the University of Bonn
University of Bonn
The University of Bonn is a public research university located in Bonn, Germany. Founded in its present form in 1818, as the linear successor of earlier academic institutions, the University of Bonn is today one of the leading universities in Germany. The University of Bonn offers a large number...
. He was co-editor of Halte was du hast ("Hold what you have"), a magazine of pastoral theology
Pastoral theology
Pastoral theology is the branch of practical theology concerned with the application of the study of religion in the context of regular church ministry. This approach to theology seeks to give practical expression to theology...
. A few of his better known written works are:
- Ursprung und Wesen des Pietismus (Origin and Essence of PietismPietismPietism was a movement within Lutheranism, lasting from the late 17th century to the mid-18th century and later. It proved to be very influential throughout Protestantism and Anabaptism, inspiring not only Anglican priest John Wesley to begin the Methodist movement, but also Alexander Mack to...
), 1884 - Die Lehre von der kirchlichen Erziehung nach evangelischen Grundsätzen (Doctrine of Religious Education according to Evangelical Principles), 1897
- Das Christentum und der moderne Geist (ChristianityChristianityChristianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
and the Modern Spirit), 1906 - Einführung in die praktische Theologie (Guide to Practical Theology), 1914