Turnerschaft

A Turnerschaft is a kind of Studentenverbindung, a German student corporation, similar to fraternities in the US and Canada. The Turnerschaften are a sports corps, and students practice the Mensur (academic fencing).

Turnerschafter

Most Turnerschaften are members of either the Coburger Convent or the Marburger Convent.

Notable Turnerschaft members

Literature

  • Edwin A. Biedermann, "Logen, Clubs und Bruderschaften", Droste-Verlag, 2007, 2.AUfl., ISBN 3-7700-1184-8, 415 Seiten


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