Emerson College (England)
The Emerson College is an anthroposophic educational institution near Forest Row in the southern English county of East Sussex .
college
Emerson College was founded in 1962 by Francis Edmunds . It is on the edge of Forrest Row , a small community in East Sussex , England . Over the years it had developed into an international adult education institution where students from over forty nations take long and short term courses. It was the founder's intention, based on Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophy to create a place where the development of the individual skills of the students for the benefit of themselves and for the people is encouraged. This happens through lectures, individual projects, practical work and various artistic activities within the individual disciplines.
"Emerson College" has gone through many personal and economic crises since it was founded. The last time it stood before financial collapse was 2010. That could be prevented by a general debt relief. A complete restructuring followed, with the individual departments working independently of one another in organization and finance, but cooperating under the umbrella of an Emserson Trust .
Subjects / courses
- Sculpture : Three-year training as a sculptor
- Visual Arts : One-year basic course for an introduction to plasticizing, sculpture , painting .
- Foundation Year : One-year basic course to develop one's skills through art , philosophy , and practical work
- Biodynamic Agriculture : six-month introductory course in biodynamic agriculture
- In addition there are courses and workshops in storytelling , eurythmy , clowning , creative writing , puppet project, education , woodwork, medicine & therapy, biographical counseling training .
campus
The housing options for students are located in "student houses" on campus or at local landlords. Most of the college kitchens use organic products. Full-time students are involved in the community. Their different origins and different languages result in a colorful, multicultural life. The weekly college meeting gives students the opportunity to report on their work and discuss matters of college life. In the evenings, participation in the choir , discussion groups and occasional lectures is offered. Concerts, theater performances and exhibitions are also part of life on campus. Emerson College works closely with other institutions in the area: Michael Hall Steiner School , Peredur Center for the Arts , Artemis School , London College of Eurythmy .
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Emerson's History. In: www.emerson.org.uk. Retrieved March 20, 2020 .
Coordinates: 51 ° 6 ′ 0.4 ″ N , 0 ° 3 ′ 5.8 ″ E