I. Transylvanian Saxons – Origins and Growth of a Traditional Community

The first section, "Transylvanian Saxons – Origins and Growth of a Traditional Community", explores the settlement history of the Transylvanian Saxons and Transylvanian Landlers in the region. It provides a historical overview from the first waves of migration in the 12th century to the large-scale exodus at the end of the 20th century. This section examines the historical community formation of the Transylvanian Saxons, discussing the following community- and identity-building institutions: the Andreanum and the Transylvanian Saxon University, customs and neighborhoods, associations and foundations, church and faith, language and schools. This is followed by an analysis of the causes and motives that led to the dissolution and exodus of this community from Transylvania. Furthermore, the integration into the most important new settlement areas is illustrated.

2. Maintaining independence despite changing national affiliations.
   An overview of a nearly 900-year history
3. Transylvanian Landlers
4. Significance of the Andreanum and the Transylvanian Saxon University for the community building of the Transylvanian Saxons
5. From the cradle to the grave – How customs and neighborhoods shaped community life
6. Associations as Drivers of New Forms of Participation Since the 19th Century
7. Faith and Community: Religion as Integration Force Among Transylvanian Saxons
8. Cultural Foundations of the Transylvanian Saxons: Language and Education
9. Resettlement of Transylvanian Saxons from Transylvania to Germany: Causes, motives and paths to integration
10. Migration from Transylvania to the USA
11. Migration from Transylvania to Canada
12. Relocation from Transylvania and integration in Austria
13. Deportation to the Soviet Union
14. Life in communist Romania

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