Mountain Empire Community College: Introduction to the Study of Religion

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

Summer 2026 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
65450	REL 100-W1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-05-26	MECC Virtual Distance Learning	WW

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
73836	REL 100-W1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-08-20	MECC Virtual Distance Learning	ER

Spring 2027 ➜

Live Schedule

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
20190	REL 100-W1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2027-01-06	MECC Virtual Distance Learning	ER
20351	REL 100-W2	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2027-01-06	MECC Virtual Distance Learning	WW

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Brightpoint Camp Germanna Laurel Ridge Mountain Empire Northern Virginia Piedmont Virginia Southside Virginia

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Blue Ridge Central Virginia Danville Mountain Gateway New River Rappahannock Southwest Virginia Virginia Highlands Virginia Peninsula

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