Religion Courses and Certifications

The Qur'an Between Judaism and Christianity

Get an introduction to the history of the Qur'an, and its relationship with Judaism and Christianity.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Campus - the Israeli National Project for Digital Learning

Early Christian Outlook and its Jewish Matrix: Narratives of Gospels and Acts

What exactly do we mean by saying that Christianity was born out of Judaism? Looking closer, you discover that various scholars disagree on the issue. This course, presented by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, offers you a Jerusalem perspective.

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

SOAS University of London

Zoroastrianism: History, Religion, and Belief

Explore the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism, its languages, and the challenges faced by Zoroastrian communities today.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Campus - the Israeli National Project for Digital Learning

Reading Religious Conversion

The course "Reading Religious Conversion" exposes you to a wealth of conversion stories from across the globe and throughout history. The texts explore the complex aspects of religious identities and the varied expressions of community belonging and soci…

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

Science and Religion

171 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore how science and religion are two crucial forces that helped shape Western civilization and continue to interact in our daily lives.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Lost Christianities: Christian Scriptures and the Battles over Authentication

144 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Discover myriad works of early Christianity that failed to make the official canon and become part of the Bible in this course by best-selling author and Professor Bart D. Ehrman.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Gnosticism: From Nag Hammadi to the Gospel of Judas

98 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Discover the mysteries of Gnosticism-its worldview, rituals, and sacred texts-and reveal its remarkable impact on western religious history.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Thinking about Religion and Violence

62 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Join an award-winning religion professor for a startling, open-minded examination of the connection between human spirituality and violence.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Qatar University

The Human Being in Islam الإنسان في الإسلام

5 ratings at edX

رحلة استكشافية للإنسان من منظور إسلامي، تتناول طبيعته ومكوناته، منهج الإسلام في التعامل معها، مقاصد خلقه، وأثر ذلك في الفعل الحضاري.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 5-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Exploring the boundaries between religion and culture

5 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Exploring the boundaries between religion and culture, engages with questions about the relationship between religion and culture. Are they different things or synonyms that ...

• OpenLearn
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Wondrium

Exploring the Afterlife - Wondrium Perspectives

Explore diverse perspectives on the afterlife, including concepts of heaven, hell, and paradise from various religious traditions, offering insights into cultural beliefs about life after death.

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

The Aspen Institute

Can Faith Help Unite Us in Divided Times?

Exploring how Christianity and Islam can foster national healing, empathy, and common ground in a divided America, challenging perceptions of religious conflict.

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

The Aspen Institute

Muslims and Jews in America: Challenges and Opportunities in Modern Politics

Explore the complex relationship between Muslims and Jews in America, examining challenges, opportunities, and the impact of current events on interfaith dynamics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Holy Bridges - The Role of Religion in American Polarization

Exploring religion's impact on American polarization and its potential to heal divisions, featuring insights from diverse faith leaders and experts on building bridges in society.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Are Evangelicals Actually Conservative? - Examining Modern Evangelicalism

Exploring the complexity of modern evangelicalism, its diverse ideologies, and evolving relationship with politics, challenging common perceptions and media portrayals.

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