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Burladingen's global ethos school: education with responsibility for the future!
Find out more about the Global Ethic School in Dachau, its pedagogical approaches and the importance of visiting concentration camp memorials.
Burladingen's global ethos school: education with responsibility for the future!
In Burladingen, the global ethos school is an important starting point for holistic and value-oriented education. This special school, which has had its place in the community since 2016, was named after the well-known theologian Hans Küng. Headmaster Johannes Heß has made it his mission to incorporate the principles of global ethics into everyday school life. As part of the Global Ethic project, an initiative by the Bavarian CDU Education Minister Prien, who would like to require compulsory visits by students to concentration camp memorial sites, is currently being discussed. This suggestion is seen as a useful step to increase awareness of one's own history and the values associated with it.
In addition to the suggested memorial visits, civics teacher Chris Bartels is actively involved in political education at the school. He carries out regular projects that introduce students to key socio-political issues and enable them to develop their point of view. This commitment is a central part of the educational approach at the Burladinger Global Ethic School.
Global ethos – a question of values
But what is behind the concept of global ethos? The project was first initiated in 1990 by Hans Küng, whose goal was to identify universal values that connect people worldwide. These values include, among others, non-violence, justice, truthfulness, equality and ecological responsibility. These principles are intended to enable all people to be treated humanely and to help resolve conflicts peacefully.
The Global Ethic School follows these principles and has already reached a large number of students in its short history. Over 14,000 students have so far benefited from this educational concept, which also promotes exchange and understanding of different cultures. In particular, the emphasis on equality and partnership helps to reduce discrimination and promote mutual respect.
A look into the future
With the founding of the Global Ethic Institute at the University of Tübingen in 2012, a further step was taken to advance the promotion of these shared values in society and the economy. There are currently 77 employees and volunteers working on the global ethos project and contributing to its dissemination. The development of an ambassador program since 2019, in which 38 managers are active, shows that the topic of values and ethics is becoming increasingly relevant.
In the coming years it will be exciting to see how the Global Ethic School develops and what role Minister Prien's suggestions will play in this. One thing is certain: imparting values and dealing responsibly with one's own history are essential building blocks for a peaceful and just future. Overall, the approach of Project Global Ethic shows that shared values can build a bridge between people - regardless of origin or faith.
Further information about the innovative educational work of the Global Ethic Schools can be found on the website Global ethos. The importance of these schools and the associated projects are explained there.