Harvard Faculty of Arts & Sciences

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.

Learn about the Quran, the central sacred text of Islam, through an exploration of the rich diversity of roles and interpretations in Muslim societies.

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.

Facilitate Learning in the Age of AI

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Apply tools of single-variable calculus to create and analyze mathematical models used by real practitioners in social, life, and physical sciences.

Explore the risks and rewards of data privacy and collection.

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

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

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.

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

Explore the risks and rewards of data privacy and collection.

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

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

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

Explore how psychology, behavioral science, and game theory influence economic decisions and shape human behavior.

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

Learn to forecast the weather just by looking out your window.

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

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

Learn about Claudio Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo, one of the first operas ever written.

Scale AI adoption with strategy, trust, and compliance.

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.