Religion Courses and Certifications

In the Margins of a Medieval Jewish Prayer Book: What Can Physical Manuscripts Tell Us about History?

Explore medieval Jewish history through manuscript analysis in this 4-week course by the University of Pennsylvania. Learn about liturgical traditions, community insights, and interpret physical changes.

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

Indian & Tibetan River of Buddhism

5 ratings at edX

Explore an overview of the history and philosophy of Buddhism throughout India, South and Southeast Asia, Tibet, and Central Asia, featuring the basics of the Buddhist view of reality and its educational principles of sciences, mind and social ethics.

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

Microcredential

Religions and Ecology: Restoring the Earth Community

Explore the intersection of religion and ecology in this year-long course from Yale University. Ideal for environmental professionals, educators, and religious leaders seeking to deepen their understanding.

• Coursera
• 52 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Introduction to Religions & Ecology

44 ratings at Coursera

Explore the intersection of religion and ecology in this 8-week Yale University course. Gain insights into global religions' ecological contributions and their role in environmental justice.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Indigenous Religions & Ecology

33 ratings at Coursera

Explore the intersection of religion and ecology in this 10-week Yale University course, focusing on Indigenous contributions to environmental understanding and ecological flourishing.

• Coursera
• 1 day 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

East Asian Religions & Ecology

13 ratings at Coursera

Explore the ecological dimensions of East Asian religions with Yale University's 10-week course. Ideal for lifelong learners, environmental professionals, and religious leaders.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

South Asian Religions & Ecology

14 ratings at Coursera

Explore the ecological dimensions of South Asian religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism in this 9-week course from Yale University. Ideal for environmental professionals and religious leaders.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Western Religions & Ecology

14 ratings at Coursera

Explore the ecological dimensions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in this 9-week Yale University course. Ideal for those interested in environmental protection, conservation, and interreligious dialogue.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Christianity & Ecology

10 ratings at Coursera

Explore Christianity's ecological dimensions in this 10-week course by Yale University. Delve into Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant views on nature, environmental justice, and climate change.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction

280 ratings at Coursera

Explore the complexities of the Talmud with Northwestern University's 8-week course. Develop critical reading skills, analyze legal and historical concepts, and understand its enduring influence.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth

This Duke Divinity+ course is for all those who seek to cultivate their interior lives and to develop a way of thinking about ethics inspired by Christian tradition. In this course, renowned theologian Stanley Hauerwas reflects on the significance of…

• Coursera
• 5 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to the Old Testament

4 reviews

This course examines the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) as an expression of the religious life and thought of ancient Israel, and a foundational document of Western civilization.

• YouTube
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Science of Religion

2 reviews

What is religion? Are we wired to believe? Does science have the answers? Join us on a journey to the origins of religion and spirituality.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Notre Dame

Introduction to the Quran: The Scripture of Islam

4 reviews

Discover the themes of the Quran, its role within Islam, meaning to Muslims, and relationship with the Bible.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 5-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Religion and Conflict Transformation

1 review

Boston University's 12-week course equips faith-based leaders with skills to transform conflict into peace, focusing on interpersonal, institutional, and systemic levels.

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