Religions of the East - REL 237 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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REL 237 - Religions of the East
Studies major religious traditions originating in India and East Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Daoism and Shinto. Examines origins, values, ethics, teachings, and practices. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
27597 REL 237-002N 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
41216 REL 237-01YM 3
  Tu    
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. 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.
Hybrid Course
27596 REL 237-01YN 3
   W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
2025-01-21 Annandale P
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
25543 REL 237-040L 3
  Tu Th  
4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
2025-02-04 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
27599 REL 237-04YN 3
 M     
2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
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.
Hybrid Course
25334 REL 237-E70N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-03-04 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. Studies religions of India and East Asia. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Starts March 4.
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