In the history of England and of the English language, and in the development of the literature we find many themes that exemplify what Rudolf Steiner describes in the evolution of our universal human consciousness. This course will be an opportunity to study anthroposophy through the books and lectures by Rudolf Steiner, to explore the personal and social implications of spiritual science, to consider the inner path and outer tasks, and at the same time to work with the English language in a practical and communicative way. Anthroposophy will be the context for developing an approach to the great Logos themes through the living grammar of the language and through the works of Shakespeare, Blake, the Romantic Poets, and Eliot. This rich literary heritage together with examples from the culture of our modern age will give us the chance to discern the challenges of this present Michaelic time. We will also consider what it means to celebrate the Christian festivals of the year in Asia, and what the destiny is of English as a world language. (Andrew Wolpert)