Religion (REL) at Patrick & Henry Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- REL 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - REL 200 - Survey of the Old Testament
- Surveys books of the Old Testament, with emphasis on prophetic historical books. Examines the historical and geographical setting and place of the Israelites in the ancient Middle East as background to the writings.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - REL 210 - Survey of the New Testament
- Surveys books of the New Testament, with special attention upon placing the writings within their historical and geographical setting.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - REL 230 - Religions of the World
- Introduces the major religions of the world: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Focuses on origins, history, basic beliefs, values, ethics, and practices. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - REL 233 - Introduction to Islam
- Studies Islam in its historical, religious and political dimensions and assists in the understanding of its contemporary vitality and attraction as a faith, a culture and a way of life. Provides exposure to Muslim culture and religious practices through an experiential element.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - 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 - REL 238 - Religions of the West
- Studies major religious traditions originating in the Near East, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Examines origins, values, ethics, teachings, and practices.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - REL 240 - Religions in the U.S.
- Surveys various manifestations of religion in the American experience. Emphasizes concepts, problems, and issues of religious diversity and character of U.S. religious life. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - REL 295 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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