Hermann Lietz and the German Country Boarding Schools

This chapter introduces the ideas of the German educator and theologian Hermann Lietz. Lietz is well known for his idea of the so-called Country Boarding Schools, founded in Germany in the early twentieth century. The chapter discusses Lietz’s biographical background, the most important pedagogical aspects of his work, the historical background, and the possible contributions for today’s discussion. In particular, the Country Boarding Schools continue to exist in Germany and offer an interesting alternative to normal schools.