Individual Studies at the Goetheanum
The program for individual studies at the Goetheanum is specially geared to accommodate the individual interests and the personal initiative of the prospective student. Both the content and the structure have to be personally organised to fill these requirements. It is designed for those who wish to pursue a professional full-time study on their own responsibility.
The basic requirements for admission are an active interest and independent involvement with Anthroposophy and a working knowledge of German or English.
In order to ensure the intensity and continuity of the course of study, the student chooses a mentor, who, in consultation with the College, accompanies and takes responsibility for the whole program. Besides this mentor, other teachers or lecturers can be chosen for instruction in the various subjects involved.
Besides fulfilling the conditions and requirements of the proposed course in consultation with the mentor, each student is expected to give a presentation of the results of his/her research or study to a colloquium and to take part in the events of the independent students, such as study groups and discussions regarding the course. In addition, a course and progress report is to be presented in writing after each trimester.
Conditions of Acceptance
Students are accepted on the basis of a written application (personal biography and outline of the proposed course of study in regard to form and content) submitted to the Kontakstelle, Individualstudium and a personal interview with a representative of the College. Initially the study is limited to a single year, but can be extended (up to a maximum of four years). The first three months are to be regarded as a trial period.
Graduation
Graduation and certification form a part of the individual negotiations between mentor and student. Courses are offered in the compilation of a Portfolio (using the method of the CHQ), which forms the basis for an official recognition of the course of studies.
Costs
A basic fee of CHF 3000.- will be charged in order to cover the costs of the infrastructure, availability of mentors and, as applicable, of lecturers, as well as admission to courses and performances at the Goetheanum.
Contact
For information, advisory services and applications, please contact the office of the Individual Study Program:
Ivana Suppan
Dorneckstr. 1
4143 Dornach
Tel. 061-7012526