Foundation Studies
Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy
Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy focuses on the study of the written work of Rudolf Steiner and is complemented by intensive artistic work and an introduction to contemplative inquiry. Grounded in the path of inner development, the goal of these courses is to awaken each participant to an awareness of the spiritual basis of our own humanity and its relationship to the being of nature that surrounds us. Such knowledge can guide us to positive actions within our own lives and can help us to both seek and find truly creative solutions to the pressing issues that face us.
This part-time course is held on Saturday mornings from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm over a period of two years.
The First Year
The first year of the Foundation Studies at the Alkion Center is taught in three seven-week blocks on Saturdays over the course of one school year with an additional week in the summer (see Summer Intensives).
The course includes:
- Meditative study of Rudolf Steiner's The Calendar of the Soul
- Learning to Breathe with the Senses
- Theosophy by Rudolf Steiner - A Look into the Nature of Being Human: Biography, Destiny and Evolution
- Eurythmy, Painting and Sculpture
- The Development of Consciousness through Music and Art
- Biography Seminars
- The Cultural Epochs
The tuition for the first year is $1,900.
The Second Year
The second year at the Alkion Center is taught on 27 Saturdays over the course of the school year. The course includes:
- The Six Basic Exercises - Meditation, Self Development and Inner Practice
- Esoteric Science by Rudolf Steiner
- Philosophy of Freedom by Rudolf Steiner
- Eurythmy, Painting, Sculpture, Music
- History of Consciousness through the Visual Arts
- The Practical Application of Spiritual Science - Guest Speakers in Biodynamic Agriculture, Waldorf Education, Economics, Medicine, Phenomenological Science and the Therapeutic Arts
The tuition for Year 2 is $2,300.
Summer Intensives
To graduate from the Alkion Center's Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy Program, all participants must complete two weeklong summer intensives. Each course costs $275 for current Alkion Center students and $450 for the general public.
Beyond Foundation Studies
All graduates of the 2-Year Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy Program receive a certificate of completion. Participants may continue their studies by enrolling in the Waldorf Teacher Training Program at the Alkion Center or at another institution. The Foundation Studies Program satisfies for the requirements of the first two years of the three-year Waldorf Teacher Training Program.
Visit our section on Waldorf Teacher Training to learn more.