Library

Current information on using the library

Use of the library is already restricted. Due to the closure of FIT, library operations will soon be discontinued entirely. 

• Access to the library can only be granted when the librarian is present. Please contact the librarian by email or phone in advance of your visit to arrange an appointment.

• Use of the library:
  On-site use of the library will only be possible until February 27, 2026.

• Borrowing and returning books:
  Books that have already been borrowed or will be borrowed in the coming days must be returned by February 27, 2026.

• Interlibrary loans will only be possible until January 30, 2026.

The library is located in the middle of the former FIT campus. Its holdings are bilingual (German and English) and include about 65,000 volumes. 

Its collection focuses on the following areas:

• Intercultural Theology
• Mission Studies
• History of Christianity and Religion
• Bible Studies
• Migration
• Social Work
• and Development Studies.

The library is a member of the Common Union Database (GBV) and participates in interlibrary loan as a receiving and lending library. Via the GBV, users have access to the holdings of academic libraries from 10 German states, the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation and other institutions in the fields of science, research and culture.

Please note:
This service will only be available until January 31, 2026.

Further more this Homepage provides extensive online research tools:

• Online Catalogue OPAC
   
• E-Books (700 titel) via ProQuest
   
• 10 Databases:
  DACB, EBR, Globethics.net, GloPent, IBR Online, IBZ Online, Index Theologicus, IREON, RelBib, SocioHub
   
• 28 E-Journals
   
• 4 Lexica
  WiBiLex, WiReLex, RPP (and the German version RGG) and 8 volumes of General history of Africa

You can find the links to online research tools in the info box at the right.