Islam Through Its Scriptures
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Individual Course
Course Length
4 weeks
5-10 hours a week
Featuring faculty from:
Harvard Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Enroll as Individual
Certificate Price:
$ 149
Enroll as Individual
Certificate Price:
$ 149
Join Harvard University faculty in this online course where you will learn about the rich beliefs and practices of Buddhist practitioners across time and place.
Whether you are new to the study of Buddhism or have been studying it or practicing it for years, this course will provide you with the opportunity to become acquainted with a variety of Buddhist teachings while guiding you to think about them, and yourself, in new ways.
Through a combination of carefully selected readings, both scriptural and informational, as well as exposure to various forms of Buddhist practice such as art, devotional acts, and literary works, you will learn how to interpret, reflect upon, and apply the teachings of the Buddha to your own life and deepen your understanding of Buddhism.
Self-Guided
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Explore religious/philosophical insights conveyed in Buddhist texts
Learn how scriptures are interpreted to diverse ends in different historical contexts
Gain a sensitive appreciation of world religions
Your Instructor
Yehan Numata Senior Lecturer on Buddhist Literatures at the Harvard Divinity School.
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These courses can be bundled together to receive a professional certificate at a discounted price.
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Ways to take this course
A Verified Certificate costs $149 and provides unlimited access to full course materials, activities, tests, and forums. At the end of the course, learners who earn a passing grade can receive a certificate.
Alternatively, learners can Audit the course for free and have access to select course material, activities, tests, and forums. Please note that this track does not offer a certificate for learners who earn a passing grade.
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