The School of Spiritual Science in Australia

The School of Spiritual Science is an esoteric school, a schooling path for spiritual scientific research, meditation and study.

Within the School are the First Class and the various more specialised Sections/fields of work.  The Class is the esoteric heart of the Anthroposophical Society and Section work.

The First Class

The Spirit in Human Being, sketch by Rudolf Steiner 1923

The First Class was established to fulfil the esoteric striving of contemporary human beings.

In the First Class the content of knowledge and guidance is offered through a series of Lessons with meditative mantras. One experiences how to build a bridge between the physical world (the exoteric world) and the spiritual world (the esoteric world).  This knowledge/wisdom, given originally through Rudolf Steiner, as revelations from the Time Spirit provide a conscious pathway which can help us address the challenges of our time and bring benefits and enrichment, not just for ourselves, but for the further development of humanity and cultural life. 

The First Class does not provide more information on Anthroposophy; rather, it provides a meditative experience of spirituality in the world and in the individual human being. It presents the experience of Anthroposophy. Through this experience, we receive guidance to help us address the challenges of our time and bring enrichment, not just for ourselves, but for the further development of our soul-spiritual cultural life. 

The human being can then become the question and the content in his or her humanity; from this foundational experience the schooling develops its various directions of work and focal points through specialised, vocational Section work. The inner training path of the First Class is the basis of all Section work. 

Find out more about the First Class

For general enquiries about the School of Spiritual Science, contact a member of the Facilitation Group. 

Why join the School?

Membership of the School arises out of a personal decision and a commitment to:

A will to develop a conscious meditative life, and to know and change oneself

The impulse to work collaboratively with other members of the School

A commitment to represent Anthroposophy in everyday life.

It is essential that the applicant has an inner longing for knowledge of spiritual science, an inner call to discover our place, responsibilities and tasks in the world.

How do I become a member?

Anyone who has been a participating member of the General Anthroposophical Society for a period of time who has carried out an heart-felt self-reflection in relation to the commitments outlined above can apply for admission to the School.

The first step is to request a conversation with your local Class Holder.  If you do not have the contact information for your local Class Holder, please contact your Branch Class Holder or you can contact a member of the Facilitation Group. 

When and where are the Class Lessons held?

In Australia, the Class Lessons are usually held once a month. There is a reading of the lesson and mantras, sometimes with a free ‘rendering’ where the class holder presents the content of the lesson through the lens of their own study and mediative work.  The Lessons are presented through the spoken word so the listeners experience the mantras as a living, weaving experience.

For information about times and locations of the First Class, contact your local Branch Class Holder.