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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Critical Thinking, Relationship Building, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      ​​Church Administration: Human Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Performance Review, Compensation Analysis, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Compensation and Benefits, Performance Management, Resource Management, Staff Management, Time Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Priorities, Recruitment, Supervision, Safety Training, Organizational Skills, Business Metrics, Human Resource Management, Prioritization, Planning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, International Relations, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, World History, Ancient History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Science & Religion 101

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Biology, Cultural Responsiveness, World History, Anthropology, Physics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      Healing with the Arts

      Skills you'll gain: Journals, Music, Performing Arts, Mindfulness, Compassion, Empowerment, Storytelling, Personal Development, Liberal Arts, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Writing, Overcoming Obstacles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      969 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Ancient History, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Science and Research, Psychology, World History, European History, Scientific Methods

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      404 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Notre Dame

      Sacred Texts in Dialogue: Exploring the Bible and the Qur'an

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Discussion Facilitation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Music, World Music, Music Theory, Social Justice, Community Organizing, Musical Composition, Disabilities, Color Theory, Performing Arts, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Culture, Aesthetics, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northwestern University

      The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Ancient History, Research, Research Methodologies, World History

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      296 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Science and Research, Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Anthropology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Philosophy of Science

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Simulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      245 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular religion courses

    • Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • ​​Church Administration: Human Resources: Duke University
    • Introduction to Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Science & Religion 101: University of Alberta
    • Healing with the Arts: University of Florida
    • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Sacred Texts in Dialogue: Exploring the Bible and the Qur'an: The University of Notre Dame
    • Art of the MOOC: Art, Culture, and Society: Duke University
    • The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction: Northwestern University
    • Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors: University of Pennsylvania

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