Religion Courses and Certifications

TED

It's Time to Reclaim Religion

Rabbi Sharon Brous presents four principles for revitalizing religious practice, offering a hopeful perspective on faith as a counter-narrative to violence, extremism, and pessimism in modern life.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Reimagining Rituals - Celebrating Passover, Easter, and Ramadan While Socially Distant

Explore innovative ways to celebrate Passover, Easter, and Ramadan during social distancing. Faith leaders share insights on adapting traditions and fostering community connection in challenging times.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Violences et religions

135 ratings at Coursera

Analyse historique et comparative des liens entre violence et religion dans l'espace euro-méditerranéen, explorant les textes sacrés, les événements historiques et les défis contemporains liés au christianisme et à l'islam.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Wondrium

The Teenage Girl That Changed the Christian Religion - Aelia Pulcheria

1 rating

Explore how Aelia Pulcheria, a 5th-century Roman empress, revolutionized Catholicism by promoting the veneration of the Virgin Mary and resolving theological conflicts about Christ's nature.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Web Summit

Where Technology, Science and Religion Intersect

Explore the intersection of technology, science, and religion with bestselling author Dan Brown as he discusses his writing process and the impact of the digital age.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

Politics and Religion Are Technologies

Explore how politics and religion function as technologies for connecting and managing groups, challenging conventional views on their differences and similarities.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

A l’avènement du christianisme : l’archéologie des derniers païens

32 ratings at Coursera

Exploration archéologique de la coexistence entre paganisme et christianisme dans l'Antiquité tardive, révélant une réalité nuancée au-delà des conflits religieux souvent décrits dans les textes historiques.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Moses' Face: Moses' images as reflected in Jewish literature

69 ratings at Coursera

Explore Moses' evolving character in Jewish literature from biblical times to modern era, examining interpretations across various genres and historical periods.

• Coursera
• 1 day 20 hours 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Aspen Institute

Climate Change and Religion - Exploring Faith Communities' Role in Environmental Stewardship

Explore the complex relationship between climate change and faith communities, examining religious perspectives, generational attitudes, and potential solutions for a sustainable future.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Crisis in American Institutions - Religion, Journalism, and Politics

Explore shifting patterns in American politics, journalism, and religion, and discuss possibilities for institutional reform and revival in today's fractured climate.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Rising National Populism and Religion - The Silent Revolution in Values

Explore the intersection of national populism, authoritarianism, and religion in Europe and the US with experts analyzing recent political shifts and underlying ideological changes.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

EAI - European Astrobiology Institute

Astrobiology and Religion - The Need for Reason and Dialogue

Explore the intersection of astrobiology and religion, examining how religious traditions might respond to extraterrestrial life and addressing key philosophical questions about life's origins in the universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video