enneagramm.eu

What It Is

Ökumenischer Arbeitskreis Enneagramm e.V. (ÖAE) is a German Enneagram association founded in 1989. It emphasizes promoting the Enneagram responsibly on a Christian foundation, using it for self-understanding, spiritual accompaniment, adult education, pastoral care, and publishing. The website presents training programs, annual conferences, online exchanges, an app, and its member journal EnneaForum.

Core Courses and Formats

Its educational content focuses on the nine Enneagram patterns, personal growth, understanding relationships, spirituality, and applications in therapy/coaching contexts. One example, the EnneaGestalt-Weiterbildung program, combines the Enneagram with a Gestalt-oriented approach. It runs over 6 weekends and covers the three centers, subtypes, wings, relationship dynamics, developmental paths, and understanding life crises. Teaching is mainly delivered through in-person weekend courses, annual conferences, and workshops in Germany, with some Zoom-based online exchanges. The app provides content in German and English.

Pricing and Certificates

The clearly stated price for the EnneaGestalt training is €345 per person per weekend, across 6 weekends, with a €150 advance payment. The remaining balance can be paid in installments or as a lump sum. Accommodation, meals, and travel are not included. The app price is shown as €2.99, while older information on the page also mentions €1.99. The website refers to continuing education as an “Enneagramm-Trainer:in (ÖAE)” and ÖAE trainer status, but it does not disclose full certification standards, assessment methods, or the degree of external recognition.

Pros and Cons

Its strengths are a relatively long institutional history and a clear community base: among roughly 500 members, many appear to come from spiritual, therapeutic, or social-sector backgrounds. The course objectives are also well defined, making it suitable for people who want to apply personality insight to accompaniment, education, and self-exploration. The drawbacks are that the content is clearly German-language and oriented toward in-person settings in Germany, creating a high barrier for learners in China. Beyond course fees, there are also accommodation and transportation costs. In addition, the Enneagram is presented in a strong spiritual/Christian context and should not be treated as equivalent to a standard psychology degree or professional qualification.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is better suited to people who understand German and are interested in the Enneagram and spiritual growth, or who work in coaching, therapy, adult education, pastoral care, or accompaniment. If you mainly want Chinese-language online courses or a quick certificate for domestic workplace use in China, it is not an especially strong match. Access from mainland China cannot be determined from the available text, so it is rated as unknown.