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US-China Relations: Past, Present and Future
by Kishore Mahbubani- 0.0
4 Weeks
This course will provide an overview of the economic, military, political and cultural dimensions of the rising United States-China geopolitical contest. It will examine the strategic perspectives and mistakes of both countries, and suggest what can be done to prevent further escalation of the contest. A major geopolitical contest has broken out between the US and China....
$99
Global History of Capitalism
by Teal Arcadi , Caitlin Harvey , Rob Konkel , Felice Physioc- 0.0
6 Weeks
What is capitalism? How has it changed over time? And why do we need a global perspective to fully understand its development and impact? Explore the complex history of capitalism from 1919 until today. Since the global financial crisis of 2008, there has been an explosion of interest in the history of capitalism....
Global History Lab
by Jeremy Adelman- 0.0
12 Weeks
Learn the span of world history from 1300 to the present. In this global history course, you will learn not just by reading and watching lectures, but also by analyzing historical documents and applying your knowledge. It examines the emergence of an international system of competitive empires and its effect on trade and exchange....
Introduction to Kabbalah
by Boaz Huss , Yoed Kadary- 0.0
5 Weeks
Learn about the major ideas and practices of the Kabbalah in their historical and cultural settings. For hundreds of years, Kabbalah has been perceived as a body of secret theoretical and practical knowledge concerning creation, the divine world, and human interaction with it. The ideas are presented in an accessible manner without jeopardizing the course's academic rigor....
$49
Ancient Egyptian Civilization
by Ahmed H. Borham , Marwa Assem- 0.0
5 Weeks
Learn about the history, women, and architecture of ancient Egypt from the Library of Alexandria, Egypt's celebrated learning and cultural complex. We will examine the role of Egyptian women and their positions as monarchs and goddesses, the invention of papyrus and Egypt’s first writings as well as ancient Egypt’s achievements in medicine....
$25
Tokyo Hillside, Tokyo Riverside: Exploring the Historical City
by Shunya Yoshimi- 0.0
6 Weeks
Learn about the rich history and social development of Tokyo as we explore the cultural heritage of the city’s northeastern neighborhoods. In recent years, Tokyo became a global tourist destination as interest in the city increased in the lead-up to the planned 2020 Olympics. This area remains home to a wide range of unique historical and cultural heritage....
$49
The Science of Religion
by Edward Slingerland , Azim Shariff- 0.0
6 Weeks
What is religion? Are we wired to believe? Does science have the answers? Join us on a journey to the origins of religion and spirituality. Drawing on new scientific advances, this religion course examines foundational questions about the nature of religious belief and practice. Evolutionary and cognitive scientific approaches to the study of religion...
$49
Early Christianity: The Letters of Paul
by Laura Nasrallah , Greg Given , Jennifer Quigley , Tyler Schwaller- 0.0
12 Weeks
The course “Early Christianity: The Letters of Paul” explores the context of these letters in the Roman Empire and the impact of these powerful texts today. The letters of Paul are the earliest texts in the Christian scriptures, written by a Jew at a time when the word “Christian” hadn’t yet been coined....
The History of Medieval Medicine Through Jewish Manuscripts
by Y. Tzvi Langermann- 0.0
4 Weeks
Learn about medieval Jewish medical training and thought by exploring and interpreting medical manuscripts. This mini-course is a general introduction to both to medieval medicine and to the value of using manuscripts. Professor Y. The course is made up of eight short video lectures (5-7 minutes each) that explore the fascinating highlights of an extraordinary manuscript....
$29
Mawlana Jalal-Uddin Balkhi - Rumi: The Greatest Mystic Poet of All Time
by Naweed Rahmani , Sadeq Osyan- 0.0
6 Weeks
This course will take the learners to a mystical journey of Mawlana Jalal Uddin Muhammad Balkh-Rumi's life and origins as well as his life's work and contemplations. It will clarify the origins and birth place of Mawlana in addition to the highlight of his major life's work. The According to the UNESCO....
$45