Free Religion & Spirituality Courses

Dr. Huston Smith discusses their origin, founders and what each teaches as to life’s meaning and the way to its fulfillment.

This course is a scholarly treatment of the Bible as literature that examines the many literary and cultural themes that originate in the Bible.

Who was the historical Jesus of Nazareth? What did he actually say and do?

This course examines the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) as an expression of the religious life and thought of ancient Israel, and a foundational document of Western civilization.

A survey of the entire New Testament, devoting special attention to the major lessons of each book. The course examines the historical, cultural, and geographical setting for the New Testament and for each book.

This series of eight lectures delivered by Dr T. J. Mawson at the University of Oxford in Hilary Term 2011, introduces the main philosophical arguments pertaining to the Western monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

An exegetical analysis of the first eleven chapters of Genesis with emphasis on problems having interpretive and theological significance.

Professor Courtenay Raia lectures on science and religion as historical phenomena that have evolved over time.

This course provides a historical study of the origins of Christianity by analyzing the literature of the earliest Christian movements in historical context, concentrating on the New Testament.

A survey study designed to give you a sense of perspective and appreciation of the church since the time of Christ. Primary attention is devoted to the major events, individuals, and issues which have played significant roles in the history of the church.