Anthropology Courses and Certifications

Indigenous Studies: Australia and New Zealand

7 reviews

Explores Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Māori history, society, culture, language and demography from earliest times

• Open2Study
• 4 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course

Newcastle University

Hadrian's Wall: Life on the Roman Frontier

7 reviews

Explore the archaeology of the most heavily fortified frontier in the Roman Empire, its people and their lives.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Book: Monasteries, Schools, and Notaries, Part 2: Introduction to the Transitional Gothic Script

2 reviews

Get an introduction to European handwriting of the so-called “twelfth-century renaissance,” when manuscript production skyrocketed as never before.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Finished
• Paid Course

The Book: The History of the Book in the 17th and 18th Century Europe

2 reviews

Learn about the role of books during the Enlightenment and how literature emerged as a modern form of culture.

• edX
• 1 week, 1-2 hours a week
• Finished
• Paid Course

The Book: Print and Manuscript in Western Europe, Asia and the Middle East (1450-1650)

1 review

Learn how book printing first developed and shaped the modern book by examining some examples of rare materials from Harvard's collections.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• Finished
• Paid Course

The Book: Scrolls in the Age of the Book

1 review

Examine Medieval scrolls in detail, and gain an understanding of their uses and historical significance.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• Finished
• Paid Course

Archaic Admixture in Human History - Next in Evolution

1 review

Exploring human evolution through genetic analysis, focusing on interbreeding with archaic species like Neanderthals and Denisovans, and its impact on modern human DNA and health risks.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Microcredential

PredictionX

Journey through history to explore how ancient prediction methods led to modern technologies, from navigation and epidemiology to computer simulations, shaping our understanding of the future.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $297.00
• 3 courses

DNA - Mammoths, Neanderthals, and Your Ancestors

Explore ancient DNA's role in understanding human evolution, from mammoths to Neanderthals, with leading experts discussing genetic research, anthropology, and the implications for our ancestral history.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Digging Deeper: The Form and Function of Manuscripts

igging Deeper: The Form and Function of Manuscripts introduces you to the way medieval manuscripts are interpreted, conserved, and disseminated today.

• Stanford OpenEdx
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• Finished
• Free Online Course

AI, Archaeology, and Archives - How Data Science is Helping to Reveal Past Epidemics

Exploring malaria's impact through data science, integrating archaeological, historical, and genetic datasets to reveal socio-political influences on disease spread over the last 300 years.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Relativism

40 ratings at Coursera

Explore philosophical relativism's impact on reality, knowledge, and morality. Examine historical examples and contemporary issues, challenging assumptions about truth, justification, and ethical standards.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Visualizing Imperialism & the Philippines, 1898-1913

Explore visual records to understand imperialism and US-Philippines relations at the turn of the 20th century. Analyze political cartoons, photographs, and ethnographic imagery to examine historical debates, racial issues, and colonial power dynamics.

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

The History of Medieval Medicine Through Jewish Manuscripts

8 ratings at edX

Learn about medieval Jewish medical training and thought by exploring and interpreting medical manuscripts.

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

Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems

5 reviews

Explore the psychological and biological foundations of soul beliefs, their cultural impacts, and evidence for afterlife experiences. Examine how these beliefs shape worldviews and influence human behavior.

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