Three CDs on Religion in the Waldorf School
At the request of many parents of various religious persuasions in Green Meadow Waldorf School, Eugene Schwartz gave the lecture Religion in the Waldorf School in January of 2001. He was then asked to give two more lectures in which he elucidated the relationship of Anthroposophy to Christianity, and explored how both of these world-views are connected to Waldorf education. Eugene writes, "Although parents frequently express their gratitude to me for having given these lectures, many Waldorf schools are firmly convinced that even RAISING this subject is sure to drive parents away from Waldorf education. I know of no other area in which there is such a disconnect between what parents actually think about something and what Waldorf schools BELIEVE the parents are thinking."
Although these CDs (#119-121) may be purchased separately, it is strongly suggested that they be listened to as a set.
119: Religion in the Waldorf School
Jewish, Buddhist and Sufi families are inextricably linked with Waldorf schools in North America, argues Eugene Schwartz, and yet the Christian orientation of Waldorf education creates a tension that underlies the American Waldorf movement. Can we better understand this bond, and thereby effect a "creative tension" that may serve as a model for an increasingly pluralistic worldwide Waldorf school culture?
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120: Cosmic Christianity
Drawing on over 30 years' immersion in Rudolf Steiner's teachings, this lecture distills the contents of thousands of Steiner's lectures to present this comprehensive picture. He presents Steiner's lofty descriptions of the Nine Hierarchies and their relationship to humanity, the "Tenth Hierarchy." Have spiritual beings even been human beings? What were the "motives" for the creation of the world? What is the purpose of evil in the world, and how is it linked to humanity's mission? Entering a modern path of self-development, this lecture elucidates these questions.
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121: Christianity on Earth
Themes include: the relationship of lower-ranking hierarchical beings to the "gods" of ancient paganism, and the special role of the ancient Israelites in developing monotheism. Among the topics covered in this comprehensive lecture are: the nature of Jesus of Nazareth as described in Steiner's Gospel studies; the role of sacrifice and renunciation in world evolution; the old Mysteries and the new approach to the spiritual world, and what it means to call a Waldorf school "Christian."
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130: Michaelmas and the Jewish New Year
The profound significance of the Jewish New Year for Western culture is little understood by most Waldorf teachers. Eugene Schwartz explores the interwoven nature of Michaelmas and the Jewish New Year, pointing to the relationship of Sin and Atonement, transgression and forgiveness to the existential battle of Michael and the Dragon.
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131: Advent and Hanukkah
The month of December is often stressful for Jewish families in the Waldorf school setting, beginning with the Advent Garden and concluding with the Shepherds' Play. In this lecture Eugene Schwartz points to the remarkable commonalities of Hanukkah and Advent. It is a study helpful both to Jewish Waldorf parents and Christian Waldorf teachers.
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325: Christianity as History: Grade 6 Main Lessons on the Life of Jesus/On 3 CDs
Shortly before he was to teach the segment of Roman History dealing with the life and death of Jesus of Nazareth, Eugene Schwartz received a phone call from a parent whose sixth grader had grown seriously ill and was likely to miss the next several days of school. Would Eugene be willing to record the main lessons he taught on this important and controversial subject? Eugene agreed, and the recording of several days of main lessons, which includes questions asked and comments made by a decidedly pluralistic group of sixth graders, makes for a unique CD. This recording is especially helpful for any teacher about to embark on this subject.
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