Secularism Courses and Certifications

Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World

11 reviews

Explore the constitutional challenges in Muslim-majority countries, examining historical contexts, political movements, and the interplay between religion and governance in shaping modern Muslim societies.

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

The Scientific Revolution: Understanding the Roots of Modern Science

9 reviews

Learn about the seventeenth-century Scientific Revolution and its role in shaping the modern Western world.

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

Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law

13 ratings at edX

Comparative Equality & Anti-Discrimination Law uses a problem-based approach to examine a global view of anti-discrimination law, comparing US, European, and other national, regional and international legal systems, including those of India, Brazil,…

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

Religious diversity: rethinking religion

9 ratings at OpenLearn

Religion is not necessarily what you think it is! This free course, Religious diversity: rethinking religion, introduces you to a selection of the vast variety of religious beliefs and practices in...

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

NPTEL;  IIT Guwahati

Introduction to Modern Indian Political Thought

1 review

The major objective of this course is to introduce the students to some of the key modern Indian thinkers and their ideas which helped in shaping the society and politics of modern India.

• YouTube
• 1 day 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Climbing Mount Sisyphus - Artistic Exploration of Existential Meaning

Explore the intersection of art, philosophy, and science through Jan Gerrit Schuurman's perspective on Sisyphus, emphasizing the value of experience and the perpetual nature of human endeavor and creativity.

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

Sociology of Religion

Explore religion's societal impact, from ancient beliefs to modern practices. Examine theories, rituals, and cultural influences shaping religious experiences and their role in human societies.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Indira Gandhi National Tribal University;  CEC

Indian Political Thought-II

Explore diverse perspectives on modern Indian political thought, from social reforms to nationalism, examining key thinkers' contributions to shaping India's political landscape and challenging colonial modernity with indigenous ideas.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TED

Militant Atheism

Biologist Richard Dawkins passionately advocates for atheists to publicly express their beliefs and challenge religion's influence in politics and education, sparking debate on atheism's role in society.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Journalism, Religion, and Vocation - The Overlooked Force in American Life

Exploring religion's impact on American life and journalism, addressing media blind spots and the importance of religious coverage in newsrooms.

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

The Aspen Institute

Pluralism, Identity, and Diverse Democracies in Modern France

Exploring Jewish identity in France amid secularism debates, examining challenges of minority groups in diverse democracies, and seeking paths to cultural flourishing and mutual understanding.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Liberté, Égalité, Laïcité - J'encre Vos Noms

Réflexion sur les droits humains, le féminisme et la laïcité. Tristane Banon explore l'égalité des droits, les défis du féminisme contemporain et l'importance d'un combat commun basé sur des valeurs universelles.

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

IIT Guwahati;  NPTEL

Introduction To Modern Indian Political Thought

Explore key modern Indian thinkers and their ideas shaping society and politics. Gain insights into religious reforms, nationalism, secularism, caste, and more from influential figures like Gandhi, Nehru, and Ambedkar.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Indian Fiction in English

Explore Indian fiction in English from its 19th-century origins to contemporary trends, examining historical context, literary debates, and themes of nation, identity, and postcolonialism through key novels and critical frameworks.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course

Free University of Brussels

Développer sa pensée critique

Ce cours en ligne gratuit est consacré à l’étude et au développement de la pensée critique. A une époque marquée par l’obscurantisme, il reprend le message des Lumières : sapere aude, ose savoir !

• France Université Numerique
• 21 hours
• Finished
• Free Online Course