Courses

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.

Learn how global warming impacts human health, and the ways we can diminish those impacts.

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This introduction to moral and political philosophy is one of the most popular courses taught at Harvard College.

Learn about the Qin and Han dynasties, and how Buddhism and ideas of self-realization influenced the medieval period.

Explore the reunification of China under the Tang with a focus on aristocratic culture — from poetry to calligraphy to literature.

Discover Handel’s Messiah in this installment of First Nights, which will explore five masterpieces of western music.

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

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

Develop skills in digital research and visualization techniques across subjects and fields within the humanities.

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

Explore China’s imperial period, with a focus on the Song dynasty and the role of the exam system in government.

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

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

Understand how power works and develop your own to build influence, strengthen relationships, and drive impact with this course from Harvard Business School (HBS) Online.

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

Lead with stories that clarify, align, and inspire action.

Led by Harvard Instructors and historians, you will discover China’s return to power through political, social, and economic growth in relation to other countries.

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

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

An introduction to the study of bioethics and the application of legal and ethical reasoning.

Build a foundational understanding of AI concepts with this course from Harvard Business School (HBS) Online.

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