Religion (REL) at Virginia Highlands 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 198 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.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 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 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.
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