Humanities Courses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Power and Influence for Positive Impact, a Harvard Business School (HBS) Online course, helps individuals develop their own power to gain influence and make an impact.