Human Being; Human Becoming – Online Course

“If we do not believe within ourselves this deeply rooted feeling that there is something higher than ourselves, we shall never find the strength to evolve into something higher.” – Rudolf Steiner

What is anthroposophy?

Anthroposophy is fundamentally a study of the human being, our nature, development and task.

The lens that Rudolf Steiner gives us is the view that we are spiritual beings living a physical existence. To better understand our journey through life he details our life’s phases and the development of our soul capacities, thinking, feeling and willing. In this sense, anthroposophy is the tangible path of inner development and a spiritual-scientific lifelong study.

For teachers and parents, the course is particularly valuable when we consider the unfolding development of the children in our care, and offers insights into how we reach the growing child at the various stages of their development.

This course is for anyone with an interest in learning about anthroposophy and the foundations of Steiner/Waldorf education and covers essential topics recommended for all Steiner School support staff and Parents new to Steiner/Waldorf education.

Module Overview

Presented by international speaker, educator and experienced Steiner/Waldorf Teacher, Sven Saar

Lectures Term 1: Feb 19 – Mar 26

• Introduction to Anthroposophy and Rudolf Steiner
• The Human Being: Body, Soul Spirit
• The Human Being: Patterns and Processes
• The Human Being: Freedom, Diversity, Individuality and Sociability
• The 12 Senses

Lectures Term 2: May 14 – June 25

• Understanding the Soul: The Four Temperaments in the Child
• Understanding the Soul: Planetary Qualities and Temperaments in the Teacher
• Rudolf Steiner’s First Teachers Course: Educating the Will #1
• ‘Working with Verses and Meditations’ The Inner Development of the Teacher
• Steiner/Waldorf Education as a Social and Spiritual Impulse: New Developments and Challenges
• Steiner/Waldorf Education as a Social and Spiritual Impulse: the Second Century Conversations around Intention, Implementation and Impact

Topics and content is subject to change

Join us and immerse yourself in this wonderful introduction to anthroposophy, a way to deepen your experience of the foundations of life.

About the Tutor Sven Saar, a class teacher for 30 years, is co-director of the two largest Teacher Education Centres in the UK and works as a core tutor in several others in England and abroad. He is an active mentor and advisor and assists developing schools, regularly giving international online lectures and courses.

For all enquiries, please contact the Course Coordinator, Doris Antivilo via the contact form below:

There are two pathways available to complete the Exploring Anthroposophy course, EAM or EAW.

EAM is the full course recommended for educators, aspiring teachers and professionals and includes all webinars, module study and tasks toward a Statement of Completion. Participants who complete this course may choose to continue into either the Early Childhood, Primary Teaching, or High School Teaching program.

EAW is suitable for individuals who do not require a Statement of Completion and includes the online webinars only, for a Statement of Attendance.

EAM – Total course fee: A$1,000

EAW – Total course fee: A$600

Payment Options

1.    Pay in Full; OR
2.    Pay per term (two-part payment)

Please note that termly payments are due on the following dates: Feb 2, May 2

Participants who complete the full course, including all module study and assignments will receive a Statement of Completion.

On completion of the course, students can elect to continue on towards completing either the Early Childhood, Primary Teaching, or High School Teaching Foundation course program.

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