Religion Courses and Certifications

Religion, Conflict and Peace

10 reviews

Explore the diverse and complex roles that religions play in both promoting and mitigating violence.

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

The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future

32 reviews

With its walls razed to ground by Babylon’s armies, Jerusalem joined a long line of ancient vanquished cities—from Ur and Nineveh and Persepolis to Babylon itself. While some recovered from the destruction, others did not.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

70 reviews

Explore the intersection of religion and science through expert discussions on cosmology, Buddhism, evolution, theology, and human uniqueness, examining compatibility and philosophical implications.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

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

Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion

23 reviews

Explore the complex relationship between philosophy, science, and religion through key questions on conflicts, cognitive science, belief, fundamentalism, and knowledge sharing in this thought-provoking course.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Science of Religion

2 reviews

What is religion? Are we wired to believe? Does science have the answers? Join us on a journey to the origins of religion and spirituality.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Religion and Conflict Transformation

1 review

Explore how faith-based leaders can navigate and transform conflicts, using religion as a resource for peace in various contexts, from interpersonal to systemic levels.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

49 ratings at Coursera

Explore the evolution of Chinese thought and religion during the Song, Jin, and Yuan dynasties, examining cultural shifts, state control, and the interplay between Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism.

• Coursera
• 1 day 4 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Philosophy Of Religion: Spirituality Despite Politics

65 ratings at Udemy

Philosophy of religion: spirituality and politics in religion (Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Taoism)

• Udemy
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Religion 101: Intro to World Religions

Explore major world religions' histories, origins, rituals, and core beliefs through engaging video lessons and self-assessment tools, gaining a comprehensive understanding of diverse faith traditions.

• Study.com
• 13 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Religious Literacy: Traditions and Scriptures.

10 reviews

Learn how to better understand the rich and complex ways that religions function in historic and contemporary contexts.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Young people and religion: creative learning with history

2 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Young people and religion: creative learning with history, will train teachers and others working with young people on how to engage them in learning about religious diversity ...

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

Theo-Humanism: God's Ways in Today's World

10 reviews

Explore how human experiences provide insight into God's ways, combining ancient religious writings with modern knowledge to engage in scholarly theological reflection.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 3-5 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

Science and Religion

176 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