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Anthroposophical Studies in EnglishCourse Director: Virginia Sease, Ph.D. Objectives The flexibility of the «Anthroposophical Studies in English» program permits both the beginner in Anthroposophy as well as the more experienced person to acquire new orientation and depth in the pursuit of Anthroposophy. Not only does each term focus on a major work by Rudolf Steiner, but also the student experiences Eurythmy, Speech Formation, Painting and Drawing, Clay Modeling and Singing on a regular basis. Other presentations augment the «Anthroposophical Studies» and the artistic courses in order to introduce a wide spectrum of activities and cultural impulses resulting from Rudolf Steiner’s work. Content Basic Study with Virginia Sease Centers on the following books by Rudolf Steiner: - «Theosophy» offers an introduction to a spiritual understanding of human nature, reincarnation and what it means to live in the worlds of body, soul and spirit (Fall Term). - «Knowledge of the Higher Worlds»: «The capacities by which we can gain insights into the higher worlds lie dormant within each one of us.» Here Rudolf Steiner describes practical steps towards awakening these capacities (Winter Term). - «An Outline of Esoteric Science» offers insight into the vast processes of cosmic evolution and humanity’s place within them (Spring Term). Artistic Courses - Painting - Drawing - Clay Modelling - Speech - Eurythmy - Singing Individual Study Projects Offer the student the possibility to work on a subject of choice. This may be a theme within Anthroposophy, a cultural theme, an artistic endeavor or something of a more practical nature. The other option comprises free time to deepen the various course offerings. Special Themes Comprise lectures on various subjects related to Anthroposophy by competent persons from the field four or five times a week. . Open Study Week at the Goetheanum (20. – 24. Sept.) · From Theosophy to Anthroposophy, Virginia Sease (27. – 30. Sept.) · The Language of Form and Color in the Goetheanum, Esther Gerster (4. – 7. Oct.) · Experiencing the Biodynamic Farm as an Individuality (11. – 14. Oct.) · Rudolf Steiner’s Medical Impulse, Seija Zimmermann (18. – 21. Oct.) · Rudolf Steiner’s Four Mystery Dramas, Herbert O. Hagens (25. – 28. Oct.) · The Goetheanum in Context of Its Surrounding Buildings, Hans Hasler · The Medieval School of Chartres, Virginia Sease (8. – 11. Nov.) · Trip to Chartres (15. – 19. Nov.) · The Oberufer Christmas Plays, Virginia Sease (22. – 25. Nov.) · Presentation of Individual Projects (29. Nov. – 3. Dec.) · Hygienic Eurythmy, Jeanne Winstanley (17. – 20. Jan.) · The Quality of Money, Paul Mackay (24. – 27. Jan.) · Education as an Art, Astrid Schmitt-Stegmann (31. Jan. – 3. Feb.) · Light and Color: A Goetheanistic Approach, Johannes Kühl (7. – 10. Feb.) · Rudolf Steiner’s Carved Group, Caroline Chanter (14. – 17. Feb.) · Developing a Culture for the Transition from Life to Death, Päivi Lappalainen · Geometric Drawing, Oliver Conradt (28. Feb. – 3. March, 7. – 10. March) · Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Rudolf Steiner, Douglas Miller (14. – 17. March) · Presentation of Individual Projects (21. – 25. March) · Trip to Weimar with Marguerite and Douglas Miller (25. – 28. March) · Special Paintings in Florence, Italy, Virginia Sease (26. – 30. April) · The Significance of the Parsifal Legend, Thomas Didden (2. – 5. May) · Living and Working with People with Special Needs, Cornelius Pietzner · Experiencing the Art of Florence, Italy, Thorwald Thiersch (16. – 19. May) · Trip to Florence (23. – 26. May) · Rudolf Steiner’s Christology, Philip Martyn (30. May – 3. June) · Pre-Christian Mysteries and the Mystery of Golgatha, Virginia Sease (6. – 9. June) · The Founding of the Anthroposophical Society at the Christmas Conference 1923/24, · Rudolf Steiner’s Meditations and Mantras, Virginia Sease (20. – 23. June) · Presentation of Individual Projects (27. – 30. June) Special Excursions Longer trips such as to Chartres Cathedral,Florence and Florence, Italy or shorter excursions to sites of historical and cultural relevance will be prepared by introductory lectures. Visit to Chartres Cathedral Sculpted in stone on the exterior, modeled in brilliantly colored glass windows inside, an earthly history of humanity may be seen through the vision of the Middle Ages. The Old Testament from the story of creation up through the kings and prophets culminates in the birth of the Messiah. His life on the earth, the disciples, the events of the Mystery of Golgatha and the Last Judgment have spoken to countless people throughout many centuries. Besides the marvels of the Cathedral which was built on an ancient druidic site, we also consider significant aspects of the medieval Platonist School of Chartres. Sojourn in Florence The entire city of Florence is considered a unique cultural monument filled with innumerable masterpieces of art especially from the early Christian centuries, through the Romanesque and Gothic periods and culminating in the Renaissance. To experience the immense golden mosaic ceiling of the Basilica, the frescoes of Fra Angelico in the San Marco cloister, the mighty sculpture of David by Michelangelo, the vast number of paintings by the Masters of many centuries in the Uffizi Gallery and in the Pitti Palace can take the beholder on a journey through many great manifestations of human creativity. Also Florence as a city with its Ponte Vecchio over the Arno river, its many specialty shops and market places and its friendly atmosphere provides for a special experience. The trip is preceded by lectures on specific important artistic and historical aspects. Shorter Excursions Sonnenhof, Special School for Children (Arlesheim), Ita Wegman Klinik (Arlesheim), Lukas Klinik (Arlesheim), Painting Studio of Ninetta Sombart (Arlesheim), Painting Exhibition of Gérard Wagner (Dornach), Albert Steffen House (Dornach), Model of the First Goetheanum (near Dornach), Basel Cathedral and City, Theodor Schwenk Water Institute (Black Forest, Germany), Isenheim Altar in Colmar (France), Strasbourg Cathedral (France), Freiburg Cathedral (Germany) and others. The costs for the excursions will vary according to the method of travel and the duration. These costs are not included in the tuition-fee. Schedule Monday through Friday 08.00 – 09.00 a.m. Basic Study with Virginia Sease 09.30 – 10.45 a.m. Artistic Courses – Speech – Painting – Drawing 11.15 – 12.15 p.m. Individual Study Projects 02.30 – 03.30 p.m. Special Themes 04.00 – 05.15 p.m. Artistic Courses – Eurythmy – Clay Modeling – Singing Study periods Fall Term: 20. September 2010 – 3. December 2010 Winter Term: 17. January 2011 – 25. March 2011 Spring Term: 26. April 2011 – 30. June 2011 Faculty and Staff Sylvia Baur, Caroline Chanter, Oliver Conradt, Thomas Didden, Mirela Faldey, Nikolai Fuchs, Esther Gerster, Herbert O. Hagens, Hans Hasler, Manfred Klett, Johannes Kühl, Päivi Lappalainen, Paul Mackay, Philip Martyn, Douglas Miller, Edda Nehmiz, Cornelius Pietzner, Astrid Prokofieff, Sergej Prokofieff, Mauro Fenu, Ursula Schönholzer, Astrid Schmitt-Stegmann, Virginia Sease, Bevis Stevens, Thorwald Thiersch, Jeanne Winstanley, Sophia Walsh Tuition: CHF 1000.– per term Admission Participants of all ages are welcome. There are no prerequisites regarding previous education, apart from a good working knowledge of the English language. The average number of participants is limited, in order to ensure a seminar-like study environment and individual supervision in all courses. Admission is based on a written application and a conversation. For application forms please contact the Studies and Further Education Office (Sekretariat für Studium und Weiterbildung).
For application forms please contact the Study and Further Education office: Mauro Fenu
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