Harvard Faculty of Arts & Sciences

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

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This introduction to biochemistry explores the molecules of life, starting at simple building blocks and culminating in complex metabolism.

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

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

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

Learn about China’s origins, its integral early thinkers, and competing states and schools of thought.

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.

Apply economic concepts to personal finance and investing to evaluate risk, understand markets, and make smarter long-term financial decisions.

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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.

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

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

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

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.

Explore the ethical controversies of financial markets.

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.

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

Learn probability, an essential language and set of tools for understanding data, randomness, and uncertainty.

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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.

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

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

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.

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

Explore how people, businesses, and governments make decisions using core economic concepts and tools.

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

Designed for individuals and teams, this Harvard Online course taught by preeminent Harvard Professor Mahzarin Banaji teaches the science of hidden bias and strategies to counter its impact in the workplace.

The culmination of the MicroBachelors® program.

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