Northern Virginia Community College: Introduction to the Study of Religion

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

Fall 2023 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
68283	REL 100-001A	3	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2023-08-21	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.
65395	REL 100-001L	3	M	7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.	2023-08-21	Loudoun	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
65397	REL 100-002L	3	Th	7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.	2023-08-21	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.
64862	REL 100-002M	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2023-08-21	Manassas Trailside Building	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
64863	REL 100-003M	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2023-08-21	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.
68859	REL 100-40YW	3	M	9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2023-09-05	Woodbridge	P
Thirteen Week Hybrid Course 50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 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.
65864	REL 100-E05N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2023-08-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
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 21. OER-no cost textbooks
65865	REL 100-E40A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2023-08-21	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 21. OER-no cost textbooks
76627	REL 100-E50N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2023-09-05	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 5. OER-no cost textbooks
65866	REL 100-E80A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2023-10-18	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 18. OER-no cost textbooks
65867	REL 100-E81W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2023-10-18	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 18. OER-no cost textbooks
77911	REL 100-E82A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2023-10-18	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 18. OER-no cost textbooks
78406	REL 100-E83L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2023-10-18	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 18. OER-no cost textbooks

Spring 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
43326	REL 100-001A	3	M W	6:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
35196	REL 100-001L	3	M	7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.	2024-01-16	Loudoun	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
38560	REL 100-001M	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-01-16	Manassas Trailside Building	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
38562	REL 100-002M	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-01-16	Manassas Trailside Building	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
38571	REL 100-003M	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-01-16	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.
46616	REL 100-40YW	3	M	9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2024-01-30	Woodbridge	P
Thirteen Week Hybrid Course 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
41090	REL 100-E05N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
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 January 16. OER-no cost textbooks
41091	REL 100-E40A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	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 January 16. OER-no cost textbooks
41092	REL 100-E41N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	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 January 16. OER-no cost textbooks
43940	REL 100-E55A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-06	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 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 February 6. OER-no cost textbooks
43942	REL 100-E70W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-27	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 3rd 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 February 27. OER-no cost textbooks
41094	REL 100-E80L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-03-19	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 March 19. OER-no cost textbooks
41095	REL 100-E81M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-03-19	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 March 19. OER-no cost textbooks

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