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Christmas brings light to the darkest time of the year—and a hope that lasts long after the season ends. One cold night, Hillsdale students were asked what Christmas means to them. Their answers are simple, grateful, and quietly joyful. We hope their words remind you the promise of Christmas: that God has entered the world to redeem it, and that darkness never has the final word.

A Season for Learning

Because truth is for everyone, Hillsdale offers more than 50 free online courses. You’ll find courses for the season — like A Christmas Carol — and courses for a lifetime, including our new Classical Music course. Please accept them as a Christmas gift from Hillsdale, with our warmest wishes.


Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

Join Hillsdale College Professor Dwight Lindley as he leads us through the mysterious world of Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley, the Ghosts of Christmas, and Tiny Tim in this free online course

6 lessons3.5 hours

Take the CourseCharles Dickens A Christmas Carol

The History of Classical Music: Chopin through Gershwin

Join Hyperion Knight in “The History of Classical Music: Chopin through Gershwin,” to discover how competing composers developed music into new vistas following Beethoven. Learn the stories of great composers.

5 lessons5 hours

Take the CourseThe History of Classical Music: Chopin through Gershwin