Introduction to the Study of Religion - REL 100 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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REL 100 - Introduction to the Study of Religion
Explores the idea of religion (as a general category), how to study religion in an academic context, and common elements across most religions such as beliefs, practices, values, community, spiritual experience, symbolism, and narrative. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Summer 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
37449 REL 100-001A 3
  Tu Th  
6:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
34973 REL 100-090L 3
  Tu Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
 2024-07-02 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Third Six Week
34432 REL 100-090M 3
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
 2024-07-02 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
35109 REL 100-50YW 3
 M     
9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Woodbridge P
1st 6 Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
34578 REL 100-E40A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 8-week course. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts May 20.
OER-no cost textbooks
34579 REL 100-E55N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-06-17 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts June 17.
OER-no cost textbooks
34580 REL 100-E56M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-06-17 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts June 17.
OER-no cost textbooks

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
68628 REL 100-001A 3
  Tu Th  
6:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
59166 REL 100-001L 3
 M     
7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
62078 REL 100-001M 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas Trailside Building P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
62080 REL 100-002M 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas Trailside Building P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
62082 REL 100-03YM 3
   W   
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
59167 REL 100-040L 3
    Th  
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Thirteen Week
61617 REL 100-E05N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts August 26.
OER-no cost textbooks
61618 REL 100-E40A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts August 26.
OER-no cost textbooks
61619 REL 100-E50N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts September 9.
OER-no cost textbooks
61620 REL 100-E80A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-10-23 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts October 23.
OER-no cost textbooks
61621 REL 100-E81W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-10-23 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts October 23.
OER-no cost textbooks
61622 REL 100-E82N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-10-23 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts October 23.
OER-no cost textbooks
61623 REL 100-E83L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-10-23 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts October 23.
OER-no cost textbooks
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