Studying at the Goetheanum – Applications for 2026/27 Are Now Open
We are pleased to announce that applications for all study programs at the Goetheanum for the 2026/27 academic year are now open! Included among these is the Continuing Education Program in Medicine in Inclusive Social Development (CALM-LD), which is offered by our Section in cooperation with the Medical Section and is aimed at physicians and other medical professionals who are active in the fields of inclusive social development or who wish to become active in these areas.
Studying at the Goetheanum – Applications for 2026/27 are now open
The Goetheanum offers a diverse range of study programs in general anthroposophy, the arts, the natural sciences, and inclusive social development. Whether you wish to deepen your existing engagement with anthroposophy or expand your professional practice, the following programs offer a variety of approaches:
👩🏽🎓 Anthroposophy Studies on Campus (October 2026–June 2027) | EN/DE
Offered over one, two, or three trimesters, this on-campus program enables students to engage deeply with the work of Rudolf Steiner and its interdisciplinary expressions in fields such as the arts, agriculture, medicine, and education. The curriculum combines text-based study, seminars, artistic and practical work, as well as excursions and study trips. The course is held in English, with the option to study texts in German.
🎨 Art Study Year (October 2026–June 2027) | EN/DE
Also structured in one, two, or three trimesters, this program supports students in developing their artistic practice alongside anthroposophical study. Each trimester focuses on a specific discipline: sculpture (autumn), architecture (winter), and painting (spring). The program is offered in both German and English.
👩🏽💻 Five Weekends of Anthroposophy (August–September 2026) | EN/DE/ES/PT/CN
This flexible online course includes live classes, recorded lectures, artistic and eurythmy exercises, and facilitated discussion groups. Study of Anthroposophical Leading Thoughts may take place in language-specific groups (German, English, Portuguese/Spanish), depending on participant numbers. The overall program is conducted in English.
🌱 Goethean-Anthroposophic Natural Science (berufsbegleitend) | EN/DE
This program equips participants with the tools to engage with natural sciences in an independent, reflective, and methodical way, integrating Goethean and anthroposophical perspectives.
🧑🏼⚕️ CALM-LD Training for Medical Doctors and Therapists | EN
This 2.5-year international advanced training focuses on therapeutic education and social therapy for individuals with lifelong multiple and profound learning disabilities. Designed for anthroposophic doctors and therapists, the program deepens diagnostic, therapeutic, and relational capacities. It integrates anthroposophical perspectives on human development with contemplative practice, artistic and movement therapies, and conventional medical approaches.