Join our Research School. An initiative by the Youth Section at the Goetheanum

Dear friends of the Youth Section Worldwide

We are delighted to introduce you to the Youth Section's first Research School, inspired by the project (Re)Search, which since 2017 has been collecting testimonies of young people from around the world to result in a social study about the spiritual striving of youth.

About the research school
The Research School is designed for young people aged 18 - 35 with interest in research grounded on Anthroposophy. It has been developed to accompany researchers in the awe-inspiring task of setting ourselves afoot in the path of knowledge. Through theory and practice, individual and collective work, we will seek those questions that can get us started in a journey of discovery, where learning in wonder gives way to questions of morality in research. The all-encompassing theme of the pilot summer school will thus be “Research as Participation in the Process of Knowledge”.

Details about the programme
Start of the programme: First week of October 2021 (4.10.21)

End of the programme: First week of March 2022 (3.3.22)

Monthly “grounding” sessions on diverse topics connected to the question of “Research as participation in the process of Knowledge.”
Study content (podcasts, reading material, questions, exercises)
Peer & group work activities – ongoing
Individual project – ongoing
Support from the core team – online/ongoing via emails, Zoom, etc.
Research weekend at the Goetheanum – in person 3-4 days (exact dates to be confirmed)

Themes & Content
- New perspectives in research: from academic life to living with our questions
- The ethics of method and the moral aspect of research: what values lie within the methods we use?
- Anthroposophy, spiritual science & Goetheanism: Rudolf Steiner’s legacy
- Developing Love, Devotion & Generosity in qualitative research
- Indigenous epistemologies and methods of research

Who is it for? How do I apply?
The school is open for young people of all backgrounds, regardless of previous academic experience. It is recommended for the curious, interested spirit who seeks answers to their questions and wants to find approaches that will lead them to unveil new mysteries as they emerge in their research. To apply, please send us an email with a letter telling us about you and why you are interested in this opportunity.

We hope to hear from you soon!

Andrea de la Cruz, Ioana Viscrianu, Johannes Kronenberg
with Constanza Kaliks and the Research School team