Courses

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

Gain an understanding of history, museum studies, and curation by looking at, organizing, and interpreting art, artifacts, scientific curiosities, and the stuff of everyday life.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gain critical communication skills in writing and public speaking with this introduction to American political rhetoric.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Buddhist Literacy for Mental Health and Wellness Professionals

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.

Reimagine global health problems with some of the leading global health thinkers and actors through a case-based biosocial framework.

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

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.

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

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

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.