Courses

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

Explore the birth of modern China with a focus on the time between the fall of the Qing and the end of World War II.

Learn about Beethoven’s monumental 9th Symphony and forms of orchestral music.

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

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.

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

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

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Join Harvard faculty in this online course to discover the physical history of the Jewish bible.

Explore the Maoist period of China, from the Communist Party to the death of Mao and the reopening of China.

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

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

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

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

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

Learn about the key beliefs and practices of Judaism through an examination of its sacred texts and their interpretation.

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

Examine how cultures of the ancient world defined themselves through literature and how their vision of literature contributes to our understanding of civilization, culture, and literature today.

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.

Explore the ethical controversies of financial markets.

Build a viable, valuable tech venture that can profitably scale in this course from Harvard Business School (HBS) Online.

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.

Learn about the forces in American politics that seek to influence the electorate and shift the political landscape.

Explore the archaeology, history, art, and hieroglyphs surrounding the famous Egyptian Pyramids at Giza. Learn about Old Kingdom pharaohs and elites, tombs, temples, the Sphinx, and how new technology is unlocking their secrets.

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

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

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