Religious Studies Courses and Certifications

World Religions

Explore major world religions, their historical development, doctrines, rituals, and impact on society. Gain insights into ancient traditions and tribal beliefs.

• California Community Colleges System
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 19th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

Comparative Religions

Explore major world religions, their origins, cultural contexts, and contemporary issues in this comprehensive survey of diverse belief systems.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

The Historical Jesus

164 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Examine historical evidence and discover what we really know about Jesus in this eye-opening course by Professor Bart Ehrman, a New York Times best-selling author.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Understanding the Old Testament

121 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Take a fresh and eye-opening look at one of Western civilization’s most fundamental texts and learn to decipher and interpret the meanings of this world-shaping collection of books of the Bible in the Old Testament.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 11 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Understanding the New Testament

102 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join a historian to look at the New Testament with a new eye as you gain powerful insights into this influential series of books of the Bible.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Cultural Literacy for Religion: Everything the Well-Educated Person Should Know

88 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Experience the historical, theological, and cultural components of the world's religions as an award-winning Professor takes you on a tour of our world and its religious cultures.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Apocryphal Jesus

83 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Gain a new perspective on early Christian life and history through non-canonical Christian literature led by an award-winning professor.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Sacred Texts of the World

75 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Delve deeply into the sacred writings that have shaped the identities, beliefs, and actions of large segments of humanity-texts that still exert influence in today's world.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 18 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Death, Dying, and the Afterlife: Lessons from World Cultures

68 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore how great faiths, philosophies, and cultures all over the world perceive death (and life), guided by a religion scholar and award-winning professor.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to the Qur’an

61 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore the myth and mystery of the Qur’an and consider how the reality of this extraordinary religious and cultural tradition has shaped the lives of its followers for more than 1400 years.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 5 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Byzantine icon

4 ratings at OpenLearn

This course is a short journey into the rich world of Byzantine artistic production via its most illustrious representative – the icon.

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Gresham College

What is Modern Paganism?

Explore modern Paganism's traditions, commonalities, and unique aspects. Discover its relationship with ancient practices and its relevance in today's world, presented by Professor Ronald Hutton.

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

Gottesvorstellungen in den Weltreligionen

Der Kurs stellt die großen religiösen Traditionen der Welt vor und ermöglicht so einen Überblick über die heutige religiöse Situation.

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

Verführer, Ankläger, Gefährte. Der Teufel und seine Dämonen

Der MOOC zeichnet die Geschichte des Teufels, seiner Eigenschaften und seiner kulturhistorischen Entwicklung nach.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

TEDx

Kıyamet Alametleri - Signs of the Apocalypse

Kıyamet alametleri üzerine düşündürücü bir konuşma. İlker Kaldı, hukuk eğitimi ve deneyimiyle, bu karmaşık konuyu anlaşılır bir şekilde ele alıyor ve dinleyicilere yeni bakış açıları sunuyor.

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