This online course teaches about Martin Buber, a famous 20th century thinker who wrote about how people can better talk and connect with each other. Buber believed in something called 'dialogue' - which means having real, honest conversations where people truly listen and respect each other. The course covers his most important book 'I and Thou' and explores how his ideas can help religious and political leaders work together better.
Students learn about Buber's thoughts on Jewish mysticism, his views on Israel and Palestine, and how dialogue can make our lives richer even when it challenges us. The course has six sessions covering different parts of Buber's work, from his introduction to dialogue to his ideas about building communities where people really understand each other. This is an on-demand course, so people can take it anytime at their own pace.