Religion (REL) at Southside Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- 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 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 215 - New Testament and Early Christianity
- Surveys the history, literature, and theology of early Christianity in the light of the New Testament.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - REL 216 - Life and Teachings of Jesus
- Studies the major themes in the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Gospels, and examines the events of his life in light of modern biblical and historical scholarship.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - REL 217 - Life and Letters of Paul
- Studies the journeys and religious thought of the apostle Paul.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - REL 225 - Selected Topics in Biblical Studies
- Examines a selected body of literature, a specific book of the Bible, or a pervasive theme.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 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 246 - Christianity
- Examines the origins and historical development of Christianity, its basic metaphysical and theological assumptions, its essential doctrines, and the present state of the church in the modern world.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - REL 247 - History of Christianity
- Surveys the development of Christianity from its origins to the present.Lecture 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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