Religion Courses and Certifications

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Religions and Ecology: Restoring the Earth Community

Explore the intersection of faith and environmentalism, learning how religious perspectives can inspire ecological awareness and action for a sustainable future.

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

Introduction to Religions & Ecology

54 ratings at Coursera

Explore the interconnection between religion and ecology, examining how religious perspectives and ecological sciences can inspire action for Earth's wellbeing and contribute to addressing environmental challenges.

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

Indigenous Religions & Ecology

44 ratings at Coursera

Explora cómo las religiones indígenas de África, Asia, las Américas y el Pacífico contribuyen a la ecología y la justicia ambiental, destacando la resiliencia y el conocimiento tradicional en la restauración del medio ambiente.

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

South Asian Religions & Ecology

20 ratings at Coursera

Explore ecological dimensions of South Asian religions, examining Hindu, Jain, Yoga, Buddhist, Sikh, and Baha'i perspectives on nature, environmental challenges, and spiritual practices for ecological flourishing.

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

East Asian Religions & Ecology

20 ratings at Coursera

Explore the ecological dimensions of East Asian religions, examining how Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Shinto, and Shamanism intersect with environmental issues and offer insights for addressing contemporary ecological challenges.

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

Christianity & Ecology

16 ratings at Coursera

Explore Christianity's ecological dimensions, from diverse denominational perspectives to teachings on environmental justice, biodiversity, and climate change. Gain insights into Christian approaches to Earth stewardship and cosmic interconnectedness.

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

Western Religions & Ecology

14 ratings at Coursera

Explora cómo el judaísmo, cristianismo e islam contribuyen a la ecología y el bienestar del planeta, destacando la interconexión entre religión y medio ambiente y el activismo ecológico basado en la fe.

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

The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction

286 ratings at Coursera

Explore the Talmud's rich complexity, developing critical reading skills and analyzing legal and historical concepts while studying a chapter of this ancient Jewish text.

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

Christian Virtues for Spiritual Growth

Explore Christian virtues of kindness, hope, humility, and generosity through theological reflection and practical application, fostering spiritual growth and ethical living inspired by Christian tradition.

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

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

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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)

Introduction to the Old Testament

3 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 Video

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

Explore medieval Jewish prayer books, analyzing physical manuscripts to uncover historical insights about liturgical traditions, community practices, and cultural changes.

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

Indian & Tibetan River of Buddhism

16 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)

Re-imaging God in Korean Context

103 ratings at Coursera

Explore theological methods in Korean context, examining cultural influences on church growth and indigenous theology. Gain insights into God-images and theological imagination within cultural frameworks.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Waning of Religious Authority in France Since 1871 - Lecture 5

Explores de-Christianization in France post-Revolution, examining political separation of church and state, decline in religious practice, and Catholicism's enduring cultural influence despite statistical drops.

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