International Summer School on Existential Psychology and Meaning in Life

About

Are you eager to explore and understand existential questions that impact human life? The International Summer School on Existential Psychology and Meaning in Life offers an intellectually stimulating and immersive week in Oslo, August 2026.
This one-week course addresses themes such as meaning in life, suffering, mortality, and existential health. Our approach blends philosophical, psychological, and practical perspectives. It does not promote any specific religious perspective and is open to participants of all worldviews.
Take part in interactive lectures, group activities, reflection exercises, and excursions throughout the week. You'll gain theoretical insights and practical tools for understanding and navigating life's existential dimensions. And you can enjoy and explore beautiful Oslo!

Course leader

Tatjana Schnell

Target group

The course targets professionals and MA students from a variety of fields such as:
- Healthcare (psychiatrists, therapists, palliative care workers, social workers)
- Counseling (including deacons and pastoral care professionals)
- Humanities (philosophers, theologians, social scientists)
- Academia and students interested in existentialism (PhD, MA-level)
- Peers from other disciplines who wish to explore existential themes

Fee info