Germanna Community College: Introduction to the Study of Religion - REL 100

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

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

REL 100 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Germanna Community College

Summer 2026 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
60227	REL 100-W01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-05-26	Virtual	ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
60228	REL 100-W02	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-06-16	Virtual	ER

Fall 2026 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
72613	REL 100-W01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-08-24	Virtual	ER
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section. This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
72612	REL 100-W02	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-09-21	Virtual	ER
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section. This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
72617	REL 100-W03	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-08-24	Virtual	ER
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section. This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
72614	REL 100-W04	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-10-20	Virtual	ER
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section. This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.

Spring 2027 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
21202	REL 100-W01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2027-01-19	Virtual	ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
21205	REL 100-W02	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2027-02-09	Virtual	ER
NOTE: This is a Shared Distance Learning Course with Northern Virginia Community College. Your instructor and academic dates are affiliated with NVCC, however you register and pay for the course through Germanna. For more information email the SDL Liaison, Debra Haines, dhaines@germanna.edu . No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
21201	REL 100-W03	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2027-01-19	Virtual	ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
21203	REL 100-W04	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2027-03-22	Virtual	ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.

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