Christianity Courses and Certifications

Old English Literature: Language as History

44 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore early medieval British history through Old English literature, uncovering ancient cultures, beliefs, and traditions while learning the language's structure and evolution.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Constantine and the Early Church - The Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire

1 review

Explore Constantine's conversion, its impact on the Roman Empire and early Church, and the founding of Constantinople in this Yale lecture on early Christian history.

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

Wondrium

Why Are Christians so Divided Across the World - Searching for the Historical Jesus

1 review

Explore the historical Jesus through archaeological and historical records, examining the origins of Christian diversity and the importance of studying Jesus as a historical figure.

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

Wondrium

The Teenage Girl That Changed the Christian Religion - Aelia Pulcheria

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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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650)

695 ratings at Coursera

Explore Western Christianity's journey from persecution to global influence, examining key figures, theological developments, and cultural interactions that shaped its evolution from 200 to 1650 CE.

• Coursera
• 1 day 21 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Fall of the Pagans and the Origins of Medieval Christianity

106 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join a historically focused discussion of the dramatic interaction between Judaism, Christianity, and paganism presented by an award-winning teacher, classical scholar, and one of the most esteemed historians at The Great Courses.

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

Gresham College

Hitler, Jesus and How to Win a Culture War

Explore how Western moral values shifted from Christianity to WWII memory, why this consensus is failing, and discover hopeful paths beyond today's culture wars.

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

Gresham College

Hitler, Jesus and How to Win a Culture War

Explore how Western moral values built around WWII memory are unraveling and discover why the resolution to our current cultural predicaments might be more hopeful than expected.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gresham College

The Origins of Atheism

Explore the emotional and historical roots of atheism from medieval Europe through modern times, challenging conventional narratives about belief, doubt, and the role of science in shaping religious skepticism.

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

The Aspen Institute

Christian Political Theology in Polarized Times

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Exploring Christian approaches to pluralism, hospitality, and renewal amid political extremism, cultural polarization, and religious decline in Europe and the US.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

The Historical Formation of Indian English Literature - Part 2

Explore how religious conversion and cross-cultural friendships shaped Indian English literature, transforming worldviews and subverting colonial power relations.

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

Wondrium

Athena, Demeter and Dionysus - The Worship of Ancient Gods Before Christianity

1 review

Explore ancient Greek worship of Athena, Demeter, and Dionysus, comparing public civic cults with secretive mystery religions and their impact on society, politics, and religious tolerance in the pre-Christian era.

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

The Aspen Institute

Islam, Christianity, and the Case for Pluralism

Explore how sincere religious faith can foster common ground and support pluralism, examining alternatives to political violence through Islamic and Christian perspectives.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Johannine Christianity - The Letters - Lecture 12

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Explore Johannine Christianity through the Gospel of John and epistles, examining Christology, sectarianism, and early Christian debates on Jesus' divinity and humanity.

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

St. Augustine's Confessions - Early Christianity and Roman Empire

Explore Augustine's Confessions: evil, sin, and grace in early Christianity. Insights into Late Antiquity intellectual life and Christianity's impact on the Roman Empire.

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