The city of Bochum where I "came of age" -- the Pittsburgh of Germany.

Jesuit School of Theology and Philosophy in Paris.

The virtual Cambridge.

Description: A collection of texts and experiences about living on the margins in Berlin -- and what it means to search for G-d in unexpected places.

The arch-rival of Cologne (too close to be close)...

I enjoyed living here -- but if you can, stay in Mainz, a beautiful city only 30 minutes away by commuter rail.

The Hammig Family has a tradition of superb flute-making. Philip Hammig flutes are very good semi-professional hand-made instruments. Bernhard and Johannes make excellent professional flutes.

Description: I guess age makes nostalgic...my highschool in Bochum

The Committee for the Study of Religion

Die Ruhr-Universität Bochum trauert um Prof. Dr. med. Herbert Viefhues: Der Pionier der Bioethik in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland starb am 8. März 2004 im Alter von 84 Jahren. Seit 1973 war Viefhues Professor für Sozialmedizin an der Medizinischen Fakultät der RUB, von 1980 bis 1982 Dekan der Fakultät. 1983 erhielt Viefhues das Bundesverdienstkreuz erster Klasse. Er war Initiator und Mitbegründer des Bochumer Zentrums für Medizinische Ethik e. V. (ZME) und des Arbeitskreises Medizinethik an der Ruhr-Universität.

The Jesuit School of Philosophy in Munich.

The University of Duesseldorf Medical School.

Muenchen -- former residence of the Bavarian kings --

The city of Muenster (known for the treaty of Westphalia, home of a Leprosy museum, and much more).

New Haven makes me smile :)

in its own words this site provides a "window to the city."

Jesuit School of Theology in Frankfurt a.M., Germany.

For your Veternary needs in Germany.

A republication of an article I wrote for the sunday magazine of the Sueddeutsche Zeitung (in German).