Humanities and Personal Development
Choose from an array of courses in history, literature, philosophy, culture, cuisine, and personal development. Gain fresh insights on vital issues in the humanities and cultural studies. Develop your communication skills. Or refine your palate by discovering and comparing fine wines. Take a course—change your perspective.
Featured Courses
Tolstoy and War and Peace explores two of Tolstoy's important novels,
The Cossacks and
War and Peace.
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Experiencing Kabbalah examines key Jewish mystical texts, ideas, and practices, and discuss their relevance to spirituality and personal development today.
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Thinking and Drinking: The Philosophy of Wine orients and redirects students back to the wider world of language through the physical experience of tasting and drinking wine, weekly readings, and discussions.
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The Iliad of Homer studies the historical context of the
Iliad and its rich evocation of themes like honor, authority, family, and religion.
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Featured Certificate
Professional Sequence in Wine Studies offers exciting wine and food courses—for general enthusiasts as well as professionals.
| Some courses in these subject areas are also available online. |
