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      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
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      642 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Environment, Liberal Arts, Environment and Resource Management, Storytelling, Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Alfaisal University | KLD

      التوازن بين القدرات والتوقعات في بناء الذات

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Critical Thinking, Planning, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Resilience, Child Development, Parent Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, World History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Anthropology, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Conspiracy Planet

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Storytelling, Creativity, Culture, Systems Thinking, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, World History

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Physical Science, Liberal Arts, General Science and Research, Science and Research, European History, World History, Research, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Mechanics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      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
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      692 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Geneva

      A l’avènement du christianisme : l’archéologie des derniers païens

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, European History, World History, Economics, Research, Culture

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      A Voice of Their Own. Women's Spirituality in the Middle Ages.

      Skills you'll gain: European History, Social Studies, Music History, Research, Art History, Cultural Diversity, Writing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Archaeoastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Physical Science, World History, Scientific Methods

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tel Aviv University

      The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

      Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, International Relations, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Culture, Demography

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      301 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
    • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
    • التوازن بين القدرات والتوقعات في بناء الذات: Alfaisal University | KLD
    • Religious Transformation in Early China: the Period of Division: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Conspiracy Planet: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
    • Roman Architecture: Yale University
    • A l’avènement du christianisme : l’archéologie des derniers païens: University of Geneva
    • A Voice of Their Own. Women's Spirituality in the Middle Ages.: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Archaeoastronomy: Politecnico di Milano

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