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

https://courses.vccs.edu/colleges/nrcc/courses/REL100-IntroductiontotheStudyofReligion

Effective: 2022-05-01

Course Description

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

The course outline below was developed as part of a statewide standardization process.

General Course Purpose

REL 100 introduces the student to the general terminology, the recurring themes, and issues common to the religious outlook. Students examine basic ideas common to all religions and look carefully at the religious experience itself from a variety of perspectives.

Course Objectives

Major Topics to be Included

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