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The Evangelische Hochschule (EH Ludwigsburg) is a state-recognized, church-sponsored university focusing on socially relevant professional fields such as Social Work, Diaconia, Education, Nursing, and Religion. It offers around 1300 students at the Ludwigsburg and Reutlingen locations a diverse range of courses with 12 Bachelor's and 6 Master's programs, as well as practice-oriented research and teaching in small groups and a personal atmosphere[1][4].
The guiding principle of EH Ludwigsburg is characterized by a commitment to social responsibility, inclusion, and diversity. The university is a member of the "Charta der Vielfalt" and is internationally networked in matters of equal rights and cultural openness. It consciously promotes an open dialogue between people of different orientations and beliefs and consistently integrates these values into its academic work[1][3][4].
Sustainability and social design are integral components of the university's philosophy. The EH is committed to a future-oriented, responsible development of the social community. This is reflected in the promotion of scientific development and innovative teaching offers, especially in the institutes for anti-discrimination issues, dialogical evaluation and further education[1].
Furthermore, the university emphasizes its church-denominational affiliation, which manifests itself in the promotion of social and diaconal professions. The practical training means a close connection between theory and practice with social and ethical guidelines, which enable a professional design of social services[2][4].
Overall, the Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg stands for an integrative, diversity-conscious and socially responsible education that enables students to competently and reflectively master current social challenges in social, educational and church-related professional fields.