Courses

Explore acts of storytelling in Shakespeare’s Othello alongside world-class artists who interpret Othello’s story in new forms and contexts today.

Why should we care about Confucius? Explore ancient Chinese philosophy, ethics, and political theory to challenge your assumptions of what it means to be happy, live a meaningful life, and change the world.

Gain a foundational knowledge of American constitutional democracy while crafting your own civic voice and identity.

Power and Influence for Positive Impact, a Harvard Business School (HBS) Online course, helps individuals develop their own power to gain influence and make an impact.

Examine how great modern writers capture the intricacies of our globalized world and how their works circulate within that world to find their own audiences.

Learn about the rich diversity of Hindu sacred texts – hymns, narratives, philosophical thought – and their interpretations.

This course examines the Sikh scripture from a doctrinal and historical perspective by providing an overview of Sikh teachings as well as the historical context within which the scripture evolved and became canonized.

Buddhist Literacy for Mental Health and Wellness Professionals

Explore the impact of the conquest dynasties and the world of the Ming.

An overview of modern Chinese history, including the fall of the Qing and the end of imperial China.

An exploration of the haunting figure at the heart of one of William Shakespeare’s most famous plays.

Explore what makes cities energizing, amazing, challenging, and perhaps humanity’s greatest invention.

Learn how American women created, confronted, and embraced change in the 20th century while exploring ten objects from Radcliffe’s Schlesinger Library.

Embark on a global journey to explore the past, present, and future of world literature.

Explore the underlying structures of everyday arguments and develop the tools to communicate effectively.

Prepare your student for college-level writing now.

Learn how the Manchus conquered the Qing and established the last of the imperial dynasties.

Learn about Christianity through a study of its sacred scriptures. We will explore how diverse Christians have interpreted these writings and practiced their teachings over a 2000 year, global history.

Combine literary research with data science to find answers in unexpected ways. Learn basic coding tools to help save time and draw insights from thousands of digital documents at once.

An in-depth look at the 1854 London cholera epidemic in Soho and its importance for the field of epidemiology.

Learn about Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, an iconic Romantic symphony that ushered in an era of narrative “program music.”

An overview of divination systems, ranging from ancient Chinese bone burning to modern astrology.

Study Japanese scroll art as text and as "little movies" that immerse the viewer through visual narration. 

Explore the ethical controversies of financial markets.

Learn how early American politics informed the U.S. Constitution and why its promise of liberty and equality has yet to be fully realized.

Learn about the rich and diverse beliefs and practices of Buddhists across time and place. Experience Buddhism through its scriptures, both relationally as well as academically.

Learn the fascinating history of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, one of the most challenging and rewarding ballets ever written.

Learn about the Quran, the central sacred text of Islam, through an exploration of the rich diversity of roles and interpretations in Muslim societies.

Explore the fundamental principles that guide ethical decision-making within health care environments: patient autonomy, the obligation to do good, the obligation to avoid harm, and justice.

Learn about Claudio Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo, one of the first operas ever written.