A religious history program can teach students about the rise and spread of religions such as Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and Islam, to name a few. A program like this may also teach students about the relationship between societies and religion.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.