Introducing Humanism: Non-religious Approaches to Life, with Sandi Toksvig

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Introducing Humanism: Non-religious Approaches to Life, with Sandi Toksvig

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Introducing Humanism: Non-religious Approaches to Life, with Sandi Toksvig

The course Introducing Humanism: Non-religious Approaches to Life, with Sandi Toksvig is an online class provided by Humanists UK through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn about humanism – a non-religious, ethical worldview shared by millions across the world. Presented by Sandi Toksvig.

Course description

Learn about how humanists approach life’s big questions
6 weeks

Humanism is a non-religious, ethical world view shared by millions of people around the world. Humanists believe that this life is the only life we have, that the universe is a natural phenomenon with no supernatural side, and that we can live ethical and fulfilling lives on the basis of reason and humanity.
However, there is widespread misunderstanding about what it means to be a humanist or to live a life without a religion. On this course you will learn more about humanist beliefs and values, and discover how humanists attempt to answer life’s big questions.

The humanist understanding of human beings: our nature, capacities, and responsibilities
How humanists answer questions about the world (science, reason, scepticism) and the consequences for a humanist understanding of reality
A humanist approach to making life meaningful and the value of individual freedom
The origins and evolution of morality and a humanist perspective on how to be good
The humanist vision for society (secularism, freedoms, and human rights) and the motivations behind their goals
Different definitions of humanism, its history, and its diversity

Investigate and explore humanist beliefs, values, and goals
Demonstrate an understanding of the humanist worldview
Apply what one has learned in discussion with others
Evaluate the humanist approach to life
Reflect upon one’s own approach and answers to life’s big questions

This course is suitable for anyone looking to develop their understanding of humanism. It will particularly appeal to those with a passion for exploring life’s big questions. It will also be of value to teachers and other educators wanting to develop their subject knowledge about non-religious beliefs, and to sixth-form students looking to prepare themselves for a degree in the humanities.
If you are interested in human stories, you might also be interested in our other online course Humanist Lives, in which you’ll have the opportunity to meet humanists from around the world and learn about what it means to be a humanist in the 21st century.

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A UK charity advancing free thinking and promoting humanism to create a tolerant society where rational thinking and kindness prevail.

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Introducing Humanism: Non-religious Approaches to Life, with Sandi Toksvig

Course Topic

Politics & Society

University, College, Institution

Humanists UK

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Introducing Humanism: Non-religious Approaches to Life, with Sandi Toksvig

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Humanists UK you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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