Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy and the Arts

The Sophia Institute Foundation Studies and Waldorf Certificate Program are similar to the Foundation Studies and Waldorf Certificate Programs offered by other Waldorf Teacher Training Centers in the USA and Canada. Our courses prepare students to teach in Waldorf grade schools, Waldorf Kindergartens and preschools, and Waldorf high schools. Our graduates receive a certificate and have found work in Waldorf schools or other Anthroposophical organizations. The completed Foundation Studies (or equivalent) are required for enrollment in most Waldorf Teacher Training programs.

Students interested in completing Foundation Studies at Sophia Institute have the following three options:



1. Foundation Studies/Core Studies
Foundation Studies/Core Studies I (4 credits)
Foundation Studies/Core Studies II (4 credits)

2. Foundation Studies Program
1st Semester (7 credits)
1. What is Anthroposophy? An Introduction (1 credit)
2. Foundation Studies/Core Studies I (4 credits)
3. Art 1 (1 credit)
4. Art 2 (1 credit)
2nd Semester (7 credits)
1. Anthroposophy in Everyday Life/Practical Training in Thought (1 credit)
2. Foundation Studies/Core Studies II (4 credits) 
3. Art 3 (1 credit)
4. Art 4 (1 credit)

3. Waldorf Certificate Program/Semesters 01 and 02/Foundation Studies Program
1st Semester (7 credits)
1. What is Anthroposophy? An Introduction (1 credit)
2. Foundation Studies/Core Studies I (4 credits)
3. Art 1 (1 credit)
4. Art 2 (1 credit)
2nd Semester (7 credits)
1. Anthroposophy in Everyday Life/Practical Training in Thought (1 credit)
2. Foundation Studies/Core Studies II (4 credits) 
3. Art 3 (1 credit)
4. Art 4 (1 credit)

Option 2 and 3 are basically the same - the difference being that with option 3 students continue with the Waldorf Certificate Program semesters 03 - 06


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