Copenhagen 2026-2028
Welcome
A very warm welcome to the Nordic Seminary Copenhagen! The Seminary will take place in and around our congregation in Copenhagen. We are looking forward to the opening on the 14th September 2026.
Main Theme: To be under way...
For the content of the courses, we have chosen the sacraments as guiding stars in the development of human biography: Baptism, Confirmation, Act of Consecration of Man, Sacramental Consultation, Last Anointing, Ordination of Priests, Sacrament of Marriage.
Since ancient times, Jesus Christ himself has been understood as the first sacrament. His life, death, and resurrection are the origin and destiny of divine salvation. Thus, the words of the Creed will accompany us on our journey through our studies as the seeds of Christian thought and faith. We will search for religious experiences that can strengthen our lives in this world and in this time.
We were inspired by the words of Dag Hammarskjöld:
You who are over us,
You who are one of us,
You who are – also in us,
may all see you – also in me,
may I prepare the way for you,
may I be grateful for all that then befalls me.
May I at the same time not forget the needs of others,
Keep me in your love
as you would that all should remain in mine.
May everything in my being be directed to your glory and
may I never despair.
For I am under your hand,
and in you is all power and goodness.
Give me a pure heart – that I may see you,
a humble heart – that I may hear you,
a loving heart – that I may serve you,
a believing heart – that I may remain in you.
STUDY PROGRAM & STRUCTURE
In a Nordic setting, the Seminary welcomes people from all walks of life – age, education, experience, status or nationality are of little importance.
It is a part-time study, open to people wishing to deepen their understanding of central Christian topics. We also hope that the courses will inspire the students in their own life and in their communities.
The schedule alternates between full weeks (Mon-Fri) and weekends (Fri-Sun). The Seminary will also include artistic courses, like eurythmy, painting and singing.
The Gospels will accompany us all the way, and anthroposophy gives the studies open horizons.
Self-study between courses is essential, the results of which will be presented to the group in verbal, written or artistic form. On Sundays at the Weekend courses, we meet the congregation and students will present parts of their studies.
You may opt for the entire 2-year study program, or you are also very welcome to participate on individual courses.
Some may join the seminary with the intention of studying to become a priest in the Christian Community. The Seminary works in close contact with the Priest Seminary leaders in Hamburg. They are in contact with the students and they decide about invitations for further studies.
The content of the weeks
During the weeks we will work with the seven sacraments. The sacraments guide us through life, from birth and baptism, to confirmation, further on into adulthood, and until death. We delve into the specific texts and the understanding and reflections around them. Under our main heading “To be under way” both in our own lives and in the world, we also seek an expanded understanding of the sacraments, related to each of us, regardless of age and where we are in our own life course.
To give you an impression of the daily rhythm, you can find an example of a typical week schedule here.
Week I, 14 - 18 September 2026
Baptism and Confirmation
Contributors:
- Siri Schultze-Florey, priest in Trondheim, Norway
- Ulrich Meier, priest and head of the seminary in Hamburg, Germany
- Lasse Karlsson, retired priest in Karis, Finland
- Kristine Høiland, priest in Oslo, Norway
- Fritjof Winkelmann, priest in Helsinki, Finland and head (lenker) of the Nordic region
Week II, 25 - 29 January 2027
The Consecration of the Human Being
Contributors:
- Jonah Evens, priest, head (lenker) of North America and head of the seminary in Toronto, Canada
- Siri Schultze-Florey, priest in Trondheim, Norway
- Ulrich Meier, priest and head of the seminary in Hamburg, Germany
- Kristine Høiland, priest in Oslo, Norway
- More contributors will be added
Week III, 19 - 23 April 2027
Sacramental Consultation
Contributors:
- Siri Schultze-Florey, priest in Trondheim, Norway
- Ulrich Meier, priest and head of the seminary in Hamburg, Germany
- Kristine Høiland, priest in Oslo, Norway
- More contributors will be added
Week IV, 13 - 17 September 2027
Marriage and Sacrament of Ordination
Contributors:
- Siri Schultze-Florey, priest in Trondheim, Norway
- Ulrich Meier, priest and head of the seminary in Hamburg, Germany
- Kristine Høiland, priest in Oslo, Norway
- More contributors will be added
Week V, 24 - 28 January 2028
The Last Anointing and burial
Contributors:
- Siri Schultze-Florey, priest in Trondheim, Norway
- Ulrich Meier, priest and head of the seminary in Hamburg, Germany
- Kristine Høiland, priest in Oslo, Norway
- More contributors will be added
The content of the weekends
During the weekends we will delve into the Christian Community's Credo. It is in many ways a primordial sacrament, a story about the Father, Christ and the Holy Spirit condensed into 12 sentences. Here we elaborate on theology, Christology and anthroposophy.
To give you an impression of the structure of these sessions, you can find an example of a typical weekend schedule here .
Here is a link to the Credo in English. The priests in the individual countries can communicate the Credo in their own language, or you can search on your own country's website to see if it is there.
Weekend I, 13 - 15 November 2026
The Father: The first and parts of the second sentence
Contributors:
- Siri Schultze-Florey, priest in Trondheim, Norway
- Ulrich Meier, priest and head of the seminary in Hamburg, Germany
- Kristine Høiland, priest in Oslo, Norway
- More contributors will be added
Weekend II, 12 – 14 March 2027
Christ: the sentences from 2-5
Contributors:
- Siri Schultze-Florey, priest in Trondheim, Norway
- Ulrich Meier, priest and head of the seminary in Hamburg, Germany
- Kristine Høiland, priest in Oslo, Norway
- More contributors will be added
Weekend III, 11 - 13 June 2027
Christ: the sentences from 6-9
Contributors:
- Siri Schultze-Florey, priest in Trondheim, Norway
- Ulrich Meier, priest and head of the seminary in Hamburg, Germany
- Kristine Høiland, priest in Oslo, Norway
- More contributors will be added
Weekend IV, 12 - 14 November 2027
The Holy Spirit: The sentences from 10-12
Contributors:
- Siri Schultze-Florey, priest in Trondheim, Norway
- Ulrich Meier, priest and head of the seminary in Hamburg, Germany
- Kristine Høiland, priest in Oslo, Norway
- More contributors will be added
Weekend V, 25 - 27 February 2028
Presentation of the participants homework
Present:
- Siri Schultze-Florey, priest in Trondheim, Norway
- Ulrich Meier, priest and head of the seminary in Hamburg, Germany
- Kristine Høiland, priest in Oslo, Norway
- More will be added
pRACTICAL INFORMATION
Location & Daily Life
The lectures will be held in a facilities close by the Copenhagen congregation. Every course morning begins with Act of consecration of man in the church of the Copenhagen congregation. All meals will be held at the congregation house.
The address is: Sankt Knuds Vej 13, Copenhagen.
Language
Although the main course language is English, we encourage participants to use their own language. Lectures will be also sometimes held in other languages but in that case the lectures will be translated into English. The students can write their essays, comments and personal reflections in their own language.
Accommodation
We strive to make accommodation as simple and affordable as possible. Accommodation in nearby hotels will be monitored by the local staff, but participants are responsible for their final booking.
Fees & Application
The cost of the seminary includes the tuition fee and meals. Travel expenses are additional. The seminary fee can be paid for the whole two-year period (monthly instalments are possible) or for each meeting separately.
For the application to the courses please use the applications form on the website.
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