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

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
58342 REL 100-01YM 3
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas HY
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.
Hybrid Course
56826 REL 100-01YW 3
      Sa
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom 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.
Fifteen Week
69432 REL 100-040A 3
 M W   
6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
 2026-02-03 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
58738 REL 100-E40A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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 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. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 20.
OER-no cost textbooks
59488 REL 100-E41L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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 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. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 20.
OER-no cost textbooks
58737 REL 100-E42N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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 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. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 20.
OER-no cost textbooks
58741 REL 100-E50W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-03 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. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page the NOVA website . Starts February 3.
OER-no cost textbooks
58739 REL 100-E55A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-09 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. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts February 9.
OER-no cost textbooks
58743 REL 100-E80L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-24 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. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts March 24.
OER-no cost textbooks
59653 REL 100-E81W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-24 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. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website .Starts March 24.
OER-no cost textbooks
72266 REL 100-PW2W 3
  Tu Th  
10:50 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
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