An in-depth look at the 1854 London cholera epidemic in Soho and its importance for the field of epidemiology.

This course is an overview of divination systems, ranging from ancient Chinese bone burning to modern astrology.

This module, the third installment of the multi-part Poetry in America series, focuses on the poetry of Walt Whitman, a...

Explore the poetry of the Civil War and its aftermath.

Reading works by Robert Frost, T.S. Eliot, Langston Hughes, Marianne Moore, William Carlos Williams, and Wallace Stevens, among...

Explore the diverse and complex roles that religions play in both promoting and mitigating violence.

Learn about the rich and diverse beliefs and practices of Buddhists across time and place. Experience Buddhism through its...

Learn how to better understand the rich and complex ways that religions function in historic and contemporary contexts.

Learn about the Quran, the central sacred text of Islam, through an exploration of the rich diversity of roles and...

Learn about the key beliefs and practices of Judaism through an examination of its sacred texts and their interpretation.

Learn about the rich diversity of Hindu sacred texts – hymns, narratives, philosophical thought – and their interpretations.

An introduction to moral and political philosophy, offering an opportunity to discuss contemporary dilemmas and controversies.

Learn about Christianity through a study of its sacred scriptures. We will explore how diverse Christians have interpreted these...

Explore the history of navigation, from stars to satellites.

Learn how early American politics informed the U.S. Constitution and why its promise of liberty and equality has yet to be fully...