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Foundation Studies / Core Studies / Part 2 / 4 credits
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The Foundation Studies/Core Studies / Part 2 constitute a 4 credit unit and - like the rest of the second semester - will deepen and complete the Foundation Studies. While in the first semester of the Foundation Studies the focus is on biography, self development and the path of knowledge as given in Anthroposophy, the focus of the second semester and the Foundation Studies/Core Studies / Part 2 is on the reality of our experiences both in the outer world and the inner world including an exploration of the themes of karma and reincarnation. The main focus is on studying the book "Theosophy" by Rudolf Steiner, and the quest for gaining or deepening the understanding of the world-view of Anthroposophy and the psychological insights of this world-view. An in-depth study of the material will be necessary. The student will be guided through this study via the exercises and assignments given in this course, and the feedback you will receive when submitting your work or questions and concerns. The text of the book "Theosophy" will be given to you in installments as you proceed from lesson to lesson.
" ... Anthroposophy should not be considered a theory or mere science, nor as knowledge in the ordinary sense. It is rather something that grows in our souls from mere knowledge and theory into immediate life, into an elixir of life. In this way, Anthroposophy not only provides us with knowledge, but we receive forces that help us in our ordinary lives during physical existence as well as in the total life that we spend during physical existence and non-physical existence between death and a new birth. The more we experience Anthroposophy bringing us strength, support, and life-renewing energies, the more do we understand it." (Rudolf Steiner, Vienna, February 08, 1912) |
Foundation Studies / Core Studies / Part 2 / 4 credits
Lesson 2.1. Foreword/Prefaces/Introduction/Theosophy
Lesson 2.2. The Essential Nature of the Human Being/Body, Soul and Spirit/Theosophy/Chapter 1 (I., II., III.)
Lesson 2.3. The Essential Nature of the Human Being/Physical Body, Etheric Body, Astral Body and Ego/Theosophy/Chapter 1 (IV. 31-47)
Lesson 2.4. Body, Soul and Spirit/Life Phases/Theosophy/Chapter 1 (IV. 47-62)
Lesson 2.5. Re-incarnation and Karma Part 1/Theosophy/Chapter 2
Lesson 2.6. Re-incarnation and Karma Part 2
Lesson 2.7. The Soul World/Theosophy/Chapter 3 (I.)
Lesson 2.8. The Soul World after Death/Theosophy/Chapter 3 (II.)
Lesson 2.9. The Spirit World/Theosophy/Chapter 3 (III.)
Lesson 2.10. The Spirit World after Death/Theosophy/Chapter 3 (IV.)
Lesson 2.11. The Seven Kingdoms/Theosophy/Chapter 3 (V.)
Lesson 2.12. Thought Forms and the Human Aura/Theosophy/Chapter 3 (VI.)
Lesson 2.13. The Path of Knowledge/Theosophy/Chapter 4
Lesson 2.14. Reflection and Final Paper
Lesson 2.2. The Essential Nature of the Human Being/Body, Soul and Spirit/Theosophy/Chapter 1 (I., II., III.)
Lesson 2.3. The Essential Nature of the Human Being/Physical Body, Etheric Body, Astral Body and Ego/Theosophy/Chapter 1 (IV. 31-47)
Lesson 2.4. Body, Soul and Spirit/Life Phases/Theosophy/Chapter 1 (IV. 47-62)
Lesson 2.5. Re-incarnation and Karma Part 1/Theosophy/Chapter 2
Lesson 2.6. Re-incarnation and Karma Part 2
Lesson 2.7. The Soul World/Theosophy/Chapter 3 (I.)
Lesson 2.8. The Soul World after Death/Theosophy/Chapter 3 (II.)
Lesson 2.9. The Spirit World/Theosophy/Chapter 3 (III.)
Lesson 2.10. The Spirit World after Death/Theosophy/Chapter 3 (IV.)
Lesson 2.11. The Seven Kingdoms/Theosophy/Chapter 3 (V.)
Lesson 2.12. Thought Forms and the Human Aura/Theosophy/Chapter 3 (VI.)
Lesson 2.13. The Path of Knowledge/Theosophy/Chapter 4
Lesson 2.14. Reflection and Final Paper