Secularism Courses and Certifications

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Secularism and the Postcolonial Indian State - Reform, Religion, and Principled Distance

Explore how postcolonial India practiced selective secularism, reforming Hindu practices while maintaining "principled distance" from other religions, shaping national identity.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Secularism and the Nation - Religion, Reform, and the State in Colonial and Postcolonial India - W5L32

Explore India's complex relationship between religion and state, tracing colonial caution and postcolonial reforms that shaped modern secular ideals.

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

Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World

10 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
• Paid Course

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Secularism in a Multi Religious Multiethnic Social and Cultural World - Constitutional Vision of Secularism

Explore secularism in multi-religious societies and understand constitutional perspectives on secular governance in diverse cultural contexts.

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

Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law

20 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)

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

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

Social and Political Philosophy

Explore fundamental concepts of social and political thought, from social contract theories to modern issues like globalization, human rights, feminism, and justice through philosophical perspectives.

• Swayam
• 12 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

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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

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

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