Ulrich Andermann in Bielefeld: Lecture on Matrimonial Jurisdiction in Ravensberg

Event: On Adultery and Other Offenses of Morality. Matrimonial Jurisdiction in Ravensberg in Veranstaltungssaal SO2, Kavalleriestr. 17, 33602 Bielefeld on 16. June 2026

Date and Time

16. June 2026 19:00

Location

Kulturamt Bielefeld
Kavalleriestraße 17, 33602 Bielefeld, Germany

Price

Free

About this Event

Literature & Readings

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

An Evening about Morality, Power, and Law in Ravensberg

This lecture takes you deep into the historical world of matrimonial jurisdiction and offenses of morality in Ravensberg. Prof. Dr. Ulrich Andermann offers a glimpse into norms, conflicts, and social order – a literary and cultural-historical experience for all who understand history not as a dusty archive but as a living discourse.

When Law Becomes Narrative

The matrimonial jurisdiction always also tells of societal expectations, boundaries of shame, and the long shadow of religious and legal norms. It is here that the lecture unfolds its particular tension: it connects historical research with a language that suddenly makes the seemingly distant close at hand.

Ravensberg as a Mirror of an Era

In this lecture, Ravensberg stands not only for a geographical space but for a model of early modern and pre-modern order. The evening makes visible how closely private lifestyle, public morality, and institutional control were intertwined. Thus, for history enthusiasts, a dense reading atmosphere arises, even though it is a scientific lecture.

The Speaker and His Historical Perspective

Ulrich Andermann is a historian connected to the fields of Westphalian and regional historical questions and has been a regular member of the Historical Commission for Westphalia since 2021. His publications and lectures show a clear closeness to themes of legal, cultural, and local history. This professional authority gives weight and profile to the evening.

A Place of Intimacy and Concentration

The event hall SO2 in the Central Library at Neumarkt accommodates up to 90 people and is located on the second floor. Access is possible both through the Central Library and via Kavalleriestraße 17. The compact room size creates an intimate atmosphere where questions, listening, and historical reflection come to the fore particularly well.

Conclusion

Anyone interested in history, culture, and the subtle mechanisms of social order will find an evening of depth and clear insights here. The lecture promises no loud staging but a precise, intelligent, and inspiring author encounter in the sign of historical research. An appointment that one should experience live.

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