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

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
22676 REL 100-A01 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
23535 REL 100-A31 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-03-11 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
30859 REL 100-A21 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-06-09 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
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