Oekumenische Rundschau

The Ökumenische Rundschau (ÖR) is a German-language quarterly journal dedicated to the ecumenical movement. Published by the Evangelische Verlagsanstalt Leipzig, it appears in the first month of each quarter and addresses fundamental questions of ecumenism, reports on churches and movements on other continents, documents ecumenical texts and statements, and includes personnel news, book reviews, and a journal review section. The journal is edited in connection with the German Ecumenical Study Committee (Deutscher Ökumenischer Studienausschuss) and a broad editorial board of theologians from Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and beyond. In 2026 the publication celebrates its 75th anniversary, marking decades of continuous service to ecumenical theology and dialogue. Its content ranges from inclusive versus exclusive ecclesiology to climate justice and generation equity, reflecting the breadth of contemporary ecumenical debate. The ÖR is available by subscription and also offers open-access archives and free sample articles, making it accessible to a wide readership of scholars, church leaders, and interested laypeople.

The Ökumenische Rundschau was founded in 1951, in the early years of the modern ecumenical movement, to provide a German-language forum for ecumenical theology and church relations. From its inception it has been published by the Evangelische Verlagsanstalt Leipzig. Over the decades it has documented the work of the World Council of Churches, bilateral dialogues, and regional ecumenical bodies, while also offering theological reflection on unity, mission, and social justice. The journal is edited in connection with the German Ecumenical Study Committee, ensuring close ties to academic and church institutions. Its editorial board has included numerous prominent theologians from Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and other countries. In 2026 the journal celebrates its 75th anniversary, a milestone highlighting its enduring role in ecumenical publishing. Throughout its history, the ÖR has adapted to changing media landscapes, now offering open-access archives and free sample articles alongside its print and digital subscription editions.

• 2026

  75th anniversary celebrated

• 1951

  Foundation of the Ökumenische Rundschau

A leading German-language academic journal for ecumenical theology and church dialogue, bridging scholarship and church practice.

• Ökumenische Rundschau quarterly issues

  Each issue focuses on a theme such as inclusive vs. exclusive ecclesiology.

• Open Access archive

  Digital archive of past issues freely accessible.

• Free articles

  Selected articles offered free of charge each quarter.

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