The Volkshochschule Zürich is Zurich's first provider of cultural and scientific general education for adults. founded in 1920, it offers a wide range of courses from astronomy to philosophy, from psychology to politics and literature, always at an ...
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Monasteries on a mission
Between withdrawal and charisma
The Desert Fathers continue to fascinate us to this day: who were those men and women who withdrew into the Egyptian desert in the 4th century? This lecture shows that there is far more to early monasticism than simply an escape from the world. In times of social crisis, new forms of community, spirituality and social engagement emerged, which had a lasting impact on Christianity and European culture.
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Thursday, November 05, 2026
Universität Zürich-Zentrum mit Live-Übertragung
19:00 - 20:15 o'clock
Universität Zürich-Zentrum mit Live-Übertragung
Rämistr. 71
8006 Zürich
