Protestant theologians played a significant role in the modernisation of academic scholarship at 19th century German universities. This comparative study of four important German faculties shows how publication, teaching and academic careers became professionalised. Although conflicts between church hierarchies and academic theology reached a climax in the years between 1850 and 1870, and massive pressure was brought to bear from outside on university appointments, Protestant Theology developed into a modern academic discipline during the period under review.

Johannes Wischmeyer, Institut für Europäische Geschichte, Mainz.