In the quarter-century since the end of the GDR, much has been written about Protestantism in the GDR. This has led to a wide range of assessments, from very positive acknowledgments, particularly regarding its role in the Peaceful Revolution of 1989, to accusations of complete adaptation to the GDR state. The temporal proximity to the events means that various actors from that time are still involved in the interpretations of history. This volume provides a concise, accessible overview of the phases of development and central themes of Protestantism in the GDR, including the history of its reception. It addresses structural and theological characteristics that emerged within the boundaries set by the GDR state—both external and ideological—and, despite these constraints, also under the signature of d.