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Free Religious Studies Courses & Certifications

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IsraelX via Edx
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Reading Religious Conversion

The course Reading Religious Conversion, served by edx aims to make us learn about the functions of religious communities. In this course, we will go through each section every week, starting from an introduction to the world of conversion. Women 's conversion, conversions between religions, what are the myths associated with conversions.

 All these will be covered under a time period of 12 weeks, where each pursuer needs to dedicate their 4-8 hours of every week to advance efficiently and quickly. You can also cap the timings according to your will and flexible time. Any graduate-level student or professional who has a clear knowledge and understanding of historical events can opt-in for this course. And after successful completion of the course, every student will receive an official certificate which will help to increase your job prospects. Certificates provided to the candidates will be signed by the instructors and there will be a logo of the institution.

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12 Weeks
Expert
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
Religion and Conflict Transformation

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Religion and Conflict Transformation

12 Weeks
Intermediate
Free

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IsraelX via Edx
Certificate

The Bible in Light of the Ancient Near East

Understanding one of the ancient texts of all times, the Bible from a different comparative perspective, forms the crux of this introductory course on Arts and culture titled The Bible in Light of the Ancient Near East. The online course is provided by edX, an online education provider in partnership with IsraelX, a national consortium of higher education institutions in Israel, and is led by experienced faculty of IsraelX. This certification course has a comprehensive curriculum on the Bible and focuses its studies against the backdrop of the Archeological findings from the ancient Near East.

The course mainly highlights reading the bible from different perspectives and discusses selected biblical genres, themes, and traditions along with the consequences of the discovery of ancient Near Eastern materials in the new age which has changed the way we approach the text. It covers various key concepts such as Biblical flood stories, law literature, wisdom, written prophecies, its creation traditions, and so on. The students can pursue this course in either of the two modes, namely, paid and free. In the free audit version, they will be provided access to the course only for a limited period without a certification whereas in the paid also called the verified track the students will be given unlimited access to the course and a certificate of completion.

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9 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of history
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Religion Conflict and Peace

8 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Certificate

Why Religion Matters: Religious Literacy, Culture and Diversity

The Why Religion Matters: Religious Literacy, Culture and Diversity online course helps you to explore the history of religion and why it has played an essential part in the lives of people for centuries. Most importantly, it gives you a deep dive into how religion affects political and personal decisions. In today’s world, understanding this is potent to comprehend global challenges we face involving religion. 

Furthermore, the FutureLearn Why Religion Matters: Religious Literacy, Culture and Diversity programme involves learning about religious diversity and religious literacy within societies and their traditions. The programme starts with learning why religion is essential to make sense of international conflicts and domestic policy decisions.  

Besides, the Why Religion Matters: Religious Literacy, Culture and Diversity programme by Futurelearn provides case studies to discover and explore Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, and many other indigenous religions. The curriculum not only teaches contemporary context but also brings forth the modern perspective.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of religion
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Hinduism Through Its Scriptures

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Certificate

Religious Literacy: Traditions and Scriptures

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
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Islam Through Its Scriptures

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
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Buddhism Through Its Scriptures

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
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Christianity Through Its Scriptures

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Certificate

Sikhism Through Its Scriptures

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Certificate

Judaism Through Its Scriptures

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free

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SNU via Edx
Certificate

Understanding Religious Symbolism

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free

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