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      University of Geneva

      Violences et religions

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Social Studies, Research, Intercultural Competence, Political Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Psychology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      134 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Songwriting: Writing the Music

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Teoria Musical

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Marketing, Brand Strategy, Content Creation, Branding, Marketing Communications, Social Media Content, Brand Awareness, Advertising, Content Strategy, Journalism, Customer Engagement, Presentations, Game Design, Target Audience

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Introduction to Religions & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Biology, Social Justice, Culture, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Anthropology, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Climate Change Mitigation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Science & Religion 101

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Physics, Anthropology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northwestern University

      Luther and the West

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, European History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      The Art of Vocal Production

      Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Music, Music Theory, Editing, Performance Tuning, Peer Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      372 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Pixel Art for Video Games

      Skills you'll gain: Animations, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Color Theory, Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Education and Training, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public History, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Case Law, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Revolutionary Ideas: Utility, Justice, Equality, Freedom

      Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, European History, Ancient History, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance, Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      335 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Scandinavian Film and Television

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Media, Art History, Social Studies, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, European History, World History, Storytelling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      603 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Violences et religions: University of Geneva
    • Songwriting: Writing the Music: Berklee
    • Teoria Musical: Berklee
    • Storytelling in Branding and Content Marketing : IE Business School
    • Introduction to Religions & Ecology: Yale University
    • Science & Religion 101: University of Alberta
    • Luther and the West: Northwestern University
    • The Art of Vocal Production: Berklee
    • Pixel Art for Video Games: Michigan State University
    • American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice: University of Pennsylvania

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