Exploring Anthroposophy – 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

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 is particularly valuable for all Steiner School support staff, Parents, High School Teachers, and Teaching Assistants.

Module Overview

Term 1: Studying Anthroposophy – how to approach it (with recommended reading provided). A documentary on Rudolf Seiner’s life and work and the first Waldorf school; The Threefold Human Being as Body, Soul and Spirit; the Fourfold Human Being as Physical, Etheric, Astral and Ego; the 12 senses and how we experience the world.

Term 2: The Four Temperaments of Choleric, Melancholic, Phlegmatic and Sanguine – understanding our own temperaments, those of the children and others. The Soul faculties of thinking, Feeling and Willing with discussions. A presentation on anthroposophy in our time.

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

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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