Religious Studies Courses and Certifications

General Religious Studies

Explore diverse religious traditions, practices, and beliefs, focusing on Christianity and Middle Eastern faiths, to gain a comprehensive understanding of world religions.

• Study.com
• 2 days 15 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Notre Dame

Sacred Texts in Dialogue: Exploring the Bible and the Qur'an

Explore the similarities and differences between the Bible and Qur'an, examining their historical contexts, theological significance, and impact on believers' lives and contemporary society.

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

Introduction to New Testament Studies - Why Study the New Testament?

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Explore the New Testament as historical documents, understanding its context and imagining an ancient perspective. Gain insights into biblical studies through a secular, academic approach.

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

Israel in Egypt: Moses and the Beginning of Yahwism - Lecture 7

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Explore the origins of Yahwism, Moses' role, and the Exodus narrative in this lecture on early Israelite religion, examining key biblical stories and scholarly perspectives.

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

Introduction to the Old Testament: Doublets, Contradictions, and Biblical Authorship - Lecture 4

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Explore Genesis stories like Cain and Abel, the Flood, and creation, examining their themes, contradictions, and connections to other ancient narratives. Gain insights into biblical authorship and composition.

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

Biblical Narrative: The Stories of the Patriarchs in Genesis 12-36 - Lecture 6

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Explore the patriarchal narratives in Genesis, examining scholarly views, divine covenants, and key themes like Abraham's call and Jacob's transformation into Israel.

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

Methodism in Wales, 1730–1850

2 ratings at OpenLearn

In this free course, Methodism in Wales, 1730–1850, you will learn about a neglected strand of Welsh history and identity. By the mid-nineteenth century, Calvinistic Methodism had become the most ...

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

Literary Prophecy: Hosea and Isaiah - Lecture 17

Exploración de los profetas Oseas e Isaías, sus contextos históricos, temas principales y énfasis en los pactos mosaico y davídico en el Antiguo Testamento.

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

Introduction to the Qur’an

65 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 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

126 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

105 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

79 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