• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Humanities

    Humanities Courses Online

    Study humanities to understand human culture and society. Learn about history, literature, philosophy, and the arts.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Explore the Humanities Course Catalog

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      M

      Michigan State University

      Effectively delivering the news to your audience

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Multimedia, Report Writing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Research, Video Production, Writing, Data Collection, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      313 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      S

      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      中医药与中华传统文化

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Health Systems, Health Care, Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, General Medicine, Liberal Arts, Ancient History

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      135 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Art History, European History, Research, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      S

      Sungkyunkwan University

      Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Research, Systems Thinking, Ancient History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      207 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      X

      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      《论语》的智慧

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Business Ethics, Education and Training, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Political Sciences, Culture, Teaching, Ancient History, Human Development, Interpersonal Communications, Learning Strategies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      45 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      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
      ·
      168 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Environment, Liberal Arts, Environment and Resource Management, Storytelling, Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      138 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      F

      Fractal Analytics

      Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Decision Making, Behavioral Economics, Emotional Intelligence, Psychology, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking, Cognitive flexibility, Empathy, Research Methodologies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      50 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      P

      Princeton University

      Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Testing, Algorithms, Computer Science, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Animations, Debugging, Simulations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Berklee

      Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music Performance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      552 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      F

      Fudan University

      剪辑:像编剧一样剪辑

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Editing, Writing and Editing, Storytelling, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Berklee

      Desarrollando tu musicalidad

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      505 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Humanities learners also search

    Beginner Humanities
    Humanities Projects
    Language
    Chinese Language
    Chinese
    French Language
    Sign Language
    Spanish
    1…232425…50

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

    • Effectively delivering the news to your audience: Michigan State University
    • 中医药与中华传统文化 : Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Coexistence in Medieval Spain: Jews, Christians, and Muslims: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Korean Philosophy and Culture: Sungkyunkwan University
    • 《论语》的智慧: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • Science & Religion 101: University of Alberta
    • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
    • Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior : Fractal Analytics
    • Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose: Princeton University
    • Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys: Berklee

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok