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.

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

An introduction to the contents of the Old Testament (Pentateuch and Historical Books) and to the methods of its interpretation as taught by Professor Robert Wilson, Hoober Professor of Religious Studies and Professor of Old Testament at Yale Divinity School.

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.

Dr. Jon Rittenhouse addresses some of the primary issues confronting Christianity today. In addition to defending the conventions of Christian thought and ideology, Rittenhouse reveals the inconsistencies of many rival viewpoints including scientism and relativism.

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.