Eurythmy Therapy

The programme consists of the following 9 modules:

MA 1 Fundamentals of Eurythmy Therapy
Students acquire skills to understand and instrumentally transform eurythmy into therapeutic movements. They gain the ability to experience the effects of basic curative eurythmy exercises in order to develop and apply these exercises independently in practice. The students also learn occupationally relevant social competencies.

MA 2 Applied Eurythmy Therapy I
Students are prepared for their daily work by learning to recognise, develop and apply therapy goals, treatment plans and treatment processes. Therapeutic practice should be well founded and carefully connected with knowledge from other scientific disciplines. Students can place eurythmy therapy in the context of other types of art therapy and critically reflect on the potential and limitations of eurythmy therapy.

MA 3 Applied Eurythmy Therapy II
More in-depth knowledge of eurythmy therapy is gained through examination of specific clinical pictures. Students learn to prescribe therapeutic exercise sequences for certain symptoms and create a patient-oriented goal, treatment and implementation (duration, intensity, etc.) plan for the therapy. Supplementing and modifying special exercises in accordance with indications is also trained. Students can place eurythmy therapy in the larger context of art therapy and critically reflect on its potential and limitations.

MA 4 Medicine I
Students acquire a basic knowledge of the general and specific pathology of physical and mental illnesses. This may include perspectives from both conventional and anthroposophic medicine. From knowledge about the manifestations of certain illnesses, students diagnose the patient, to whom general aspects of the prescribed therapy and anthroposophical therapeutic approaches are explained. The students learn to acquire in-depth knowledge of specific clinical pictures independently.

MA 5 Medicine II
Students acquire a fundamental knowledge of pathology from the areas of orthopaedics and neurology as well as psychiatric illnesses and curative education. They gain understanding and in-depth knowledge of the basic disease processes in these specialised fields. Pathophysiology can be diagnosed. The goal is to create patient-specific integrative therapy plans with progress documentation.

MA 6 Communication and Identity (Anthroposophical Humanities/Eurythmy Studies/Professional Competence)
Students are specially prepared for the demands of their daily work routine. This includes:

• Methodical approaches and self-learning abilities
• The ability to reflect on one's own work and further develop professional qualifications based on specialised knowledge
• Identifying the requirements of the profession and developing suitable and practical concepts for action.

MA 7 Supplementary Subjects (Supplementary Artistic-Therapeutic Subjects/ Familiarisation with other Forms of Therapy)
The acquisition of basic knowledge and skills in at least two supplementary subjects enables the student to continually view his/her own discipline from different perspectives. An intensive examination of related or other types of movement and therapies acts as a stimulus. Dealing with other art forms/forms of therapy enables the student to acquire wider awareness and expand the repertoire of options available in eurythmy therapy.

MA 8 Master’s Thesis
In writing the Master's thesis, the student is able to work systematically and appropriately, i.e. in a scientifically structured manner. He/she is able to carry out work and document it according to stipulated criteria, in the qualified, reflective and evaluative manner expected in scientific research and practice. 

The results can be discussed and correlated with other scientifically documented findings. Students are able to

• Apply the fundamentals of basic scientific work independently
• Formulate a research question and corresponding hypothesis as well as develop a method of research
• Conduct detailed research of the literature; collect and analyse data
• Use technical terminology appropriately
• Document research appropriately through a bibliography of sources and proper citation
• Present and discuss the results of research

MA 9 Practical Work (Internships)
Practical implementation of the theoretical principles of eurythmy therapy in applied eurythmy therapy under the supervision of a mentor. The internships should take place in different fields of eurythmy therapy. The student becomes familiar with a variety of clinical pictures through work with individual patients. Students conduct their own therapy sessions under the guidance of a mentor. They develop concepts for therapy independently in consultation with doctors and colleagues and document them. Participation in team meetings or therapy talks is part of the practical work.

During their studies, students receive regular and intensive guidance and support from the permanent department staff. Specific clinical pictures and specialised topics are taught by qualified guest lecturers.

In addition to the courses offered in the Master's programme in eurythmy therapy, students have the opportunity to attend other interdisciplinary seminars and lectures at Alanus University.

The course is offered in cooperation with the Department of Artistic Therapies and the Department of Eurythmy at Alanus University.

Full-Time Lecturers

• Prof. Annette Weißkircher, Head of the Institute for Eurythmy Therapy

Seminars in Specialised Fields of Eurythmy Therapy

• Carola Adam-Roettig (eurythmy therapist, field of work: curative education, Frankfurt a.M.)
• Sabine Berg (eurythmy therapist, M.A., Bonn)
• Anna De Millas (eurythmy therapist, M.A., Arlesheim, Switzerland)
• Katharina Gerlach, Dr. rer. medic (eurythmy therapist, Krefeld)
• Sebastian Junghans (eurythmy therapist, field of work: school curative eurythmy, Remshalden)
• Norman Kingeter (eurythmy therapist, field of work: psychiatry/psychosomatics, Arlesheim Switzerland)
• Shaina Stoehr (eurythmy therapist, sound therapy eurythmy, Glos GB)
• Angela Tischbein-Madsen (eurythmy therapist, M.A., Schweden)
• Barbara Trapp (eurythmy therapist, field of work: gynaecology, Berlin)
• Michaela Trefzer (eurythmy therapist, field of work: ophthalmic eurythmy)

Medical-Therapeutic Seminars and Lectures

• Boris Krause (Dr. med. psychiatry/psychotherapy, Filderklinik Filderstadt)
• Arndt Büssing (Prof Dr. med. , Lehrstuhl für Medizintheorie, Integrative und Anthroposophische Medizin at the University Witten/Herdecke)
• Wim Huige (ophthalmology, Netherlands)
• Markus Krüger (Dr. med. paediatrics, Filderklinik Filderstadt)
• Markus Neuhaus (Dr. med. orthopaedics, Sprockhövel)
• Albrecht Warning (Dr. med., Berlin)
• Paul Werthmann (Dr., Freiburg)

Other Lecturers

• Jochen Breme (Prof. of Embryology Studies, Professor of Sculpture, Alfter)
• Angelika Jaschke (Professional Studies, Coordination International Forum for Eurythmy Therapy, Dornach)
• Ulrich Maiwald (Prof. of Performative Art and Language, Haan)
• Alexander Röhler (Dr., Alfter)
• Kathrin Studer-Senn (Dr. med. doctor, perception training, Bern Switzerland)

Admission requirements Master of Arts
Completed university studies (B.A. Eurythmy or Bachelor, State Examination, Diploma, Magister or other plus a completed eurythmy training (recognized by the SRMK, Switzerland)) and a successful admission interview.

Admission requirements Master of Education
As above (university degree) or:
At least four years of training at a professional school for eurythmy (recognized by the SRMK, Switzerland)
At least two years of practical experience/activity in a corresponding professional field (school, kindergarten, therapeutic or social institutions, youth welfare services, etc.) and a successful admission interview.

If a general or subject-related university entrance qualification (Abitur) is not available, we will conduct a university entrance examination.

If you are unsure whether your first degree qualifies you for admission, please ask at the Secretary’s Office.

Foreign applicants require proof of sufficient German language skills, both spoken and written. The language certificate can be submitted during the first year of study.

More information is available at the International Office

Please apply in writing. You can find the application form here.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• Proof of your first professionally qualifying university degree or proof of four years of training at a school for eurythmy (recognized by the SRMK, Switzerland) and practical experience (certified)* Copies of certificates (foreign certificates in officially certified German translation)
• Completed data entry form (see application form)
• Letter of motivation (presentation of your professional goals and personal motives for studying, approx. one DIN A4 page)
• a curriculum vitae
• Passport photo for the student card
• Registration certificate from a German health insurance company (a copy of your insurance card is not sufficient)
• A copy of the certificates of exmatriculation from all state and state-recognised universities you have attended (for unfinished courses of study: In addition to a complete, up-to-date overview of your performance, including failed attempts, please also submit a university changer's certificate of no objection for all pre-study periods).
• For foreign applicants, proof of sufficient German language skills (by means of TestDaF, DSH or an equivalent certificate), or at least 3 years of professional practice or vocational training in a German-speaking country (please submit an informal form with signature)

Admission
After reviewing your application documents, we will invite you to an interview. 

Prospective students are welcome to join the programme for a day. Observation is an opportunity to gain insight into university life and courses as well as meet fellow students and lecturers.

To schedule an individual appointment for observation, please contact Beatrice Dietz.

More programme documentation is available under Downloads.

Certificate Courses
Those who are interested in the programme but do not wish to study for an academic degree have the opportunity to join work on various productions and projects, provided they are suitable candidates. This offer is aimed at eurythmists who wish to gain practical experience in production and performance. More information is available under University Certificates Eurythmy.

Symposia
Symposia on various topics in eurythmy are held annually. They serve as a platform for colleagues to meet and learn about new developments in research and practice in their fields.

Symposia dates and topics are available in our Events Calendar.

The Institute for Eurythmy Therapy is dedicated to developing research approaches that do justice to the special treatment methods employed in eurythmy therapy and the recording of qualitative changes in patients’ conditions. When applicable, these are combined with imaging or quantitative research methods

Methodology includes phenomenological methods and grounded theory.

In addition to its own projects, the Institute is interested in cooperating in other research projects on eurythmy therapy and promoting dialogue on research.