This course is an interdisciplinary certificate course designed for healthcare professionals, faith-based leaders, program managers, policymakers, researchers, and community health advocates committed to transforming health and healing by integrating physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Grounded on science and evidence in addressing both personal and communal dimensions of the social determinants of health, the course brings together modern medicine, behavioral science, environmental health, phytomedicine, and artificial intelligence (AI) with ancient and indigenous wisdom from diverse faith and cultural traditions. Structured around four critical pillars: Care, Advocacy, Research, and Education (CARE), the WPH Certificate equips participants with practical tools, ethical frameworks, and systems-level insights to advance whole-person health, strengthen health systems, and promote equitable, culturally grounded care globally.
Participants in the course will benefit from:
Access to world-class expertise from faculty at leading institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University, and University of Pennsylvania.
An opportunity for global collaboration with professionals and researchers worldwide.
Flexible learning with live lectures, recorded sessions, and structured coursework.
Professional skill enhancement with optional hands-on practicum application to advance individual, local community or global health.
Optional Certificate of Completion and a chance to present project ideas at the 2026 Global Health Catalyst Summit at Harvard
Course Description:
Duration: 8 weeks, with 1 live lecture (2 hours) per week (total of 16 hours).
Delivery: Live sessions via Zoom, with recordings available for asynchronous access.
Registration: Free, with a detailed syllabus, schedules, and pre-reading materials provided.
Assessment and Certification:
