Courses

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

Learn how electricity makes the neurons in your brain tick.

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.

A human-centered approach to the fundamentals of cell biology with a focus on the power plants of the cell - mitochondria.

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

Increase your quantitative reasoning skills through a deeper understanding of probability and statistics, with the engaging “Fat Chance” approach that’s made this course a favorite among learners worldwide.

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

Study Baroque and Classical opera through Handel’s Giulio Cesare and Mozart’s Don Giovanni

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

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

Explore the ethical controversies of financial markets.

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

Learn about the development of 2D and 3D interactive games in this hands-on course, as you explore the design of games such as Super Mario Bros., Pokémon, Angry Birds, and more.

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

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.

Use the case study method to study China from the rise of Deng Xiaoping to the present.

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.

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

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

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.