The St. Hildegard Academy Eibingen e.V. stands on three pillars which symbolise its threefold concern:

Pillar "Research Work"

• Scientific research on the person and life, work and reception, spirituality and theology of St. Hildegard of Bingen.
• Institutional anchoring of research work in the Abbey of St. Hildegard
• Coordination of worldwide Hildegard research through networking of scholars and through a platform for research projects and through events and personal exchange
• International scholarly bibliography related to Hildegard of Bingen, online accessible

Pillar "Communication and Education"

• Transfer of scientific results into real-life contexts
• spiritual and cultural education
• Accompanying young people
• Raising awareness of Christian values in our society
• Transmission of Christian spirituality through reflection and practice

Pillar "European Spirituality”

• Exploring Benedictine spirituality in its relevance to European culture
• Reflection on current political, social, cultural and religious challenges in Europe as a mission of Benedictine tradition
• Reviving the spiritual and intellectual heritage of Europe through the unique contribution of Hildegard as a new Church teacher and Benedict as the patron saint of Europe