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    • T

      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Economics, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      48 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, European History, World History, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      738 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Violences et religions

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Social Studies, Research, Intercultural Competence, Political Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      133 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      East Asian Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Ancient History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      Western Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Water Resources, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Justice

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, World History, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Physics, Molecular Biology, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      639 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      Indigenous Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Land Management, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      47 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      South Asian Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Water Resources, Culture, Intercultural Competence, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Governance, World History, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Civil Law, Socioeconomics, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      697 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      Roman Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Architecture and Construction, Construction, Civil Engineering, European History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Research and Design, Design Elements And Principles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      687 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • P

      Politecnico di Milano

      Archaeoastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Social Studies, Architecture and Construction, World History, Anthropology, Physical Science, Cultural Diversity, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      Northwestern University

      The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Ancient History, Research, Liberal Arts, Cultural Responsiveness, Research Methodologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      294 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular religion courses

    • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors: University of Pennsylvania
    • Violences et religions: University of Geneva
    • East Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Western Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
    • Indigenous Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • South Asian Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World: University of Copenhagen
    • Roman Architecture: Yale University

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