Foundation Studies Prerequisite

Preparing to apply to Antioch University New England's Waldorf teacher education program begins with an expectation that applicants are familiar with Waldorf education, and also with Anthroposophy, the theory of human development that is the basis of the Waldorf way of teaching and learning.

If you're are considering applying to the Waldorf Teacher Education Program please submit a Foundation Studies Questionnaire. The questionnaire is designed to give both you and us a sense of your background, and so we can offer guidance if you need to deepen your Foundation Studies. Once we receive your questionnaire, we will then send you a letter which evaluates your background and offers suggestions if you need to pursue further studies. You need not have any prior background in Rudolf Steiner's work or Anthroposophy to complete the questionnaire.

Even if our evaluation recommends further study, please continue with the application process for admission.

Options to fulfill the Foundation Studies prerequisite

We recommend that you study certain basic works by Steiner with a mentor. Sharing your questions and having discussions with a mentor will deepen your understanding of the anthroposophical basis of Waldorf education. For more information, please contact Barbara Richardson at the Center for Anthroposophy (affiliated with Antioch University New England) by email.
We also recommend that you culminate your mentorship experience with a course entitled “Transformation of Self Through Intuitive Thinking and Artistic Perception”. This Anthroposophical course will be held next July 5th- July 10th, 2009 in Wilton, NH, which is one week prior to the start of our Waldorf Teacher Education Program (also in Wilton). For more information, please contact the Center for Anthroposophy.

Rudolf Steiner, How to Know Higher Worlds
Rudolf Steiner, Anthroposophy in Everyday Life
Rudolf Steiner, Theosophy
Torin Finser, Organizational Integrity
Torin Finser, School as a Journey

Books available online at Steiner Press.

Foundation Studies clusters meet in a variety of locations throughout the country.

Last Updated: 3/4/10