Univerzita Karlova, Evangelická teologická fakulta

“The year is 1919.” A young theology student hurries through the bustling streets of Prague, clutching his books tightly. He’s on his way to the newly established Husova fakulta, a beacon of hope for Czech Protestants. He’s among the first to attend the Univerzita Karlova, Evangelická teologická fakulta, a dream come true after centuries of religious oppression. The Univerzita Karlova, Evangelická teologická fakulta, originally called Husova fakulta, represented a new chapter for Protestant education in Czechoslovakia. For years, aspiring theologians had to seek education abroad, often in Germany or Hungary. The establishment of the Univerzita Karlova, Evangelická teologická fakulta in 1919 finally brought that era to an end. The faculty has occupied several locations throughout its history, finding a permanent home in the Marathon building on Černá Street in 1995. The building itself has a fascinating past, originally serving as a sports and education center. Today, it houses not only lecture halls and offices but also a grand library in the former gymnasium, adorned with athletic-themed reliefs by Ladislav Šaloun. The Univerzita Karlova, Evangelická teologická fakulta has weathered many storms throughout its existence. From the challenging years of Nazi occupation to the restrictions imposed during the communist regime, it has always striven to provide a high standard of theological education. Today, the Univerzita Karlova, Evangelická teologická fakulta stands as a testament to resilience, academic excellence, and the enduring spirit of the Protestant tradition in the heart of Prague.