Friedensau Adventist University is a state-approved university sponsored by the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. It was founded in 1899 and can look back on a long tradition and a great deal of experience in study and teaching. More than 200 students from more than 30 nations are currently enrolled. In the departments of Christian Social Science and Theology, students can choose between eight study programs under Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts—some of which can be studied part-time—as well as the course “German as a foreign language”.