Arts and Humanities Online Courses for University of Maryland Students (change college)
What can we learn through philosophical inquiry that will help us to think with clarity, rigour and humour about things that matter? This course introduces principles of philosophical inquiry and... more
Understanding how gender intersects with various cultural and social concepts is not only essential to understanding gender studies as a scientific discipline, it is also an important part of... more
Gender equality is one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. As such, learning about the theoretical and practical interplay between gender and international development is of u... more
In this course, we will explore a series of contemporary conflicts in different regions of the world with a special focus on identifying and analyzing the diverse and complex roles that religions... more
Taught by lauded Harvard professor Michael Sandel, Justice explores critical analysis of classical and contemporary theories of justice, including discussion of present-day applications. Topics... more
This course systematically explores the effectiveness of the law and justice system from a psychological perspective. By experiencing a fictional case first hand, you will learn about the... more
A House Divided: The Road to Civil War, 1850-1861 begins by examining how generations of historians have explained the crisis of the Union. After discussing the institution of slavery and its... more
Ever wondered about the sacred scriptures that have sustained for millennia one of the oldest and most diverse religions of the world - Hinduism? Want to discover the lessons this history may offer... more
Do you have a passion for music and want to learn more about how it works? Are you a musician who learned by ear and has no formal training? Would you like to study music but are unsure of where to... more
Research ethics has become an established and essential part of scientific research with human subjects. In this course, we aim to give you a comprehensive introduction to the topic through the... more
n un escenario de posibilidades tecnológicas y de acceso a la información casi ilimitados, la diferencia no la hace lo que sabemos hacer hoy, sino lo que podemos imaginar. El pensamiento creativo y... more
This course prepares you to read more deeply and write more clearly about works of literature. Through an engaging collection of videos, authentic readings, and support material from a variety of... more
This course will introduce you to the magnificent world of western classical music. The course is suited for students without any background in music as well as for advanced students who wish to... more
In today’s ever-growing and changing world, being able to think creatively and innovatively are essential skills. It can sometimes be challenging to step back and reflect in an environment... more
Technology innovation can be a great enabler for development in low and middle-income countries. This course presents a methodology and an approach to develop impactful innovations that have the... more
In this course you will be introduced to the concepts and techniques used in logic. We will start right from the beginning, assuming no prior exposure to this or similar material, and progress... more
Kirche ist nicht nur eine theologische, sondern auch eine durch und durch historische Größe. Kirche, Theologie, selbst das Glaubensbekenntnis – all das hat seine Geschichte, die Geschichte ein... more
Religion gilt als Privatsache und ist trotzdem an vielen Stellen in der Öffentlichkeit sichtbar. Religiöse Institutionen treten als gesellschaftliche Akteure auf, die ihre Anliegen kommunizieren m... more
In seiner Geschichte hat der Islam in kultureller Hinsicht Meilensteine gesetzt. Dennoch hat er – nicht nur durch den „Islamischen Staat“ – ein schlechtes Image in westlichen Ländern. Dies gründet ... more
Müssen Theologen eigentlich alles glauben, was in der Bibel steht? Oder wie gehen sie damit um? In diesem Kurs erhalten Sie grundlegende Informationen über die historischen Hintergründe zur En... more
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