Education against anti -Semitism: Innovative project at the LMU Munich

Education against anti -Semitism: Innovative project at the LMU Munich

On July 15, 2025, a ceremony took place at the Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich under the motto "Remember and shape the future". The highlight of the event was the presentation of an innovative teaching project that deals with anti -Semitism -critical education. Students of the LMU and middle school students: Inside from Munich were involved in this pioneering project. The management was in the hands of Prof.in Anja Ballis, Prof.in Mirjam Schambeck and Markus Gloe, who jointly developed an immersive learning setting.

The project has set itself the goal of linking historical learning with individual discrimination experiences. Topics such as reminding of history, the importance of history in the present and dealing with anti -Semitism and discrimination are dealt with. Various modern teaching methods were used as part of the event, including virtual reality, performative elements and dialog -oriented didactic formats. Gernot Knittelfelder from the LFU Innsbruck also took part in the event, which offered an excellent opportunity for professional exchange and interdisciplinary networking.

A look at anti -Semitism -critical education

But what is actually behind anti -Semitism -critical education? According to the Center for anti-Semitism-critical education (CCEA) In Würzburg, an innovative approach is being followed here. The center deals with the question of how anti -Semitism can be addressed in various fields of education - from universities to schools to extracurricular institutions. It is worked on teaching and learning barriers that often exist, as well as the resources of students and teachers.

The CCEA was founded in 2021 and has set itself the goal of setting new standards in anti -Semitism -critical education. Structures for effective mediation are developed and evaluated. In addition, insights flow into the design of a certificate for anti -Semitism -critical education in schools and in class, which wants to effectively link practice and theory.

publications and research on anti -Semitism research

in the context of scientific examination of anti -Semitism href = "https://www.uni-trier.de/universitaet/fachgeverge-faecher/faecher/studium-und-lehre/initiative- interdisziplinaere-antisemitisforschung/puchreihe-trierer-beitrae-zur- antisemismusen- Antisemitism research"> University of Trier Book series "Trier's contributions to interdisciplinary anti -Semitism research" established. This series has set itself the goal of creating new perspectives on anti -Semitism and making knowledge available to a broad public. The focus is on open access publications to promote intellectual examination and combat anti-Semitic resentment.

The initiative primarily promotes young researchers: inside and contributes to the institutionalization of the research field. Here, collecting volumes from conferences and conferences as well as social, cultural and humanities monographs are published, which address historical and current manifestations of anti-Semitism. The issuing institutions endeavor to illuminate current dynamics and anti -Semitism -critical approaches in education and pedagogy.

The latest developments in anti -Semitism -critical education in Germany and Austria show how important it is to bring together historical continuities and current discourses. The various approaches and initiatives help to expand the perspectives and to sensitize society to this important topic.