Churches of Nazi Germany

The Nazi era (1933-1945) was an unparalleled time in German history. The majority of Germans were Christian (97% prior to World War II) in this era and had a difficult time seeing the dangers that Hitler and the National Socialists presented. We will take a brief look at varying Christian movements within Germany and the Church Struggle as well as briefly assess both Christian complicity with and resistance to the Nazi regime. We will also look at the response of varying churches throughout Europe in the Nazi era, particularly as it relates to the Holocaust.