Religion Courses and Certifications

The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

35 reviews

With its walls razed to ground by Babylon’s armies, Jerusalem joined a long line of ancient vanquished cities—from Ur and Nineveh and Persepolis to Babylon itself. While some recovered from the destruction, others did not.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Religious Literacy: Traditions and Scriptures

9 reviews

Learn how to better understand the rich and complex ways that religions function in historic and contemporary contexts.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Religion, Conflict and Peace

10 reviews

Explore the diverse and complex roles that religions play in both promoting and mitigating violence.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 4-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Christianity Through Its Scriptures

7 reviews

Learn about Christianity through a study of its sacred scriptures. We will explore how diverse Christians have interpreted these writings and practiced their teachings over a 2000 year, global history.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Georgetown University

Theo-Humanism: God's Ways in Today's World

10 reviews

Explore theological perspectives from various religions with Georgetown University's 12-week course. Delve into human experiences and modern knowledge to understand God's ways.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations

9 reviews

Explore the historical foundations of soul beliefs and their impact on human thought and behavior in this 11-week course from Rutgers University.

• Coursera
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Buddhism Through Its Scriptures

6 reviews

Learn about the rich and diverse beliefs and practices of Buddhists across time and place. Experience Buddhism through its scriptures, both relationally as well as academically.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Hinduism Through Its Scriptures

10 ratings at edX

Learn about the rich diversity of Hindu sacred texts – hymns, narratives, philosophical thought – and their interpretations.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Islam Through Its Scriptures

10 ratings at edX

Learn about the Quran, the central sacred text of Islam, through an exploration of the rich diversity of roles and interpretations in Muslim societies.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Judaism Through Its Scriptures

12 ratings at edX

Learn about the key beliefs and practices of Judaism through an examination of its sacred texts and their interpretation.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sikhism Through Its Scriptures

5 ratings at edX

This course examines the Sikh scripture from a doctrinal and historical perspective by providing an overview of Sikh teachings as well as the historical context within which the scripture evolved and became canonized.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Jewish Bible: Its History As A Physical Artifact

6 ratings at edX

Explore the history of the Jewish Bible as a physical artifact in this 6-week course by Harvard University. Delve into the evolution of the Torah Scroll and its cultural and religious significance.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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World Religions Through Their Scriptures

Explore world religions through their scriptures in this 28-week course by Harvard University. Dive into the diversity and evolution of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $1,043.00
• 7 courses

The Tabernacle in Word & Image: An Italian Jewish Manuscript Revealed

1 review

Alessandro Guetta (Paris) uses anItalian Hebrewcommentary on the biblical description of the ancient Israelite Tabernacle ( mishkan ), Tavnit ha-mishkan by Malkiel Ashkenazi,as a case studyinhowmanuscripts can be used by intellectual historians.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650)

622 ratings at Coursera

Explore the evolution of Western Christianity from its early persecution to global expansion with Yale University's 11-week course. Dive into diverse narratives, meet influential figures, and study key historical events.

• Coursera
• 1 day 21 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)