Northern Virginia Community College: Introduction to the Study of Religion

Introduction to the Study of Religion - REL 100 at Northern Virginia Community College

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 100 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
68628	REL 100-001A	3	Tu Th	6:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
59166	REL 100-001L	3	M	7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.	2024-08-26	Loudoun	P
62082	REL 100-03YM	3	W	7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	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
59167	REL 100-040L	3	Th	6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.	2024-09-09	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
61617	REL 100-E05N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. 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. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts August 26. OER-no cost textbooks
61618	REL 100-E40A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	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 1st 7-week course. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts August 26. OER-no cost textbooks
61619	REL 100-E50N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL	WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. 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. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts September 9. OER-no cost textbooks
61620	REL 100-E80A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	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 4th 7-week course. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts October 23. OER-no cost textbooks
61621	REL 100-E81W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	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 4th 7-week course. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts October 23. OER-no cost textbooks
61622	REL 100-E82N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	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 4th 7-week course. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts October 23. OER-no cost textbooks
61623	REL 100-E83L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	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 4th 7-week course. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts October 23. OER-no cost textbooks

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
37176	REL 100-001L	3	M	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
41214	REL 100-001M	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-01-21	Manassas Trailside Building	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
41215	REL 100-002M	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-01-21	Manassas Trailside Building	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
30100	REL 100-01YW	3	F	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Fifteen Week Hybrid Course 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.
46195	REL 100-040A	3	M W	6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Thirteen Week 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.
43309	REL 100-E40A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	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 1st 7-week course. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 21.
48521	REL 100-E41L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	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 1st 7-week course. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 21.
43308	REL 100-E41N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	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 1st 7-week course. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 21.
43313	REL 100-E50W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL	WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. 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. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page the NOVA website . Starts February 4.
43310	REL 100-E55A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-11	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 2nd 7-week course. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts February 11.
43316	REL 100-E80L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-25	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 4th 7-week course. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts March 25.
49673	REL 100-E81W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. 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. Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking. Religion courses may be taken in any order. Requires field research. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on NOVA?s website .Starts March 25.

What Next? Sign up with your college navigator
Already a student at Northern Virginia?	A New Student?
Register using SIS at My VCCS Purchase books Attend class	Complete and submit an application for admission Request transcripts from your high school or other colleges attended Take placement tests File for financial aid Register for classes Purchase books Attend class

Any questions? Contact the college and talk to a counselor.

Scheduled at

Brightpoint Camp Germanna Laurel Ridge Mountain Empire Northern Virginia Piedmont Virginia

Offered by

Blue Ridge Central Virginia Mountain Gateway New River Rappahannock Southside Virginia Southwest Virginia Virginia Highlands Virginia Peninsula

Search all courses offered across Virginia's Community Colleges and browse subjects and courses across all colleges. View each individual course description, content summary, and schedule across Virginia. Find the colleges which offer the course as well as when and where the course is offered.

Programs

Search for key information about Programs and Majors across Virginia's Community Colleges. Browse all Degree types and curriculums offered by Virginia's Community Colleges. Focus on a specific Program and all possible majors are presented. Focus on a Major and see all the community colleges in Virginia that offer that curriculum.

Full Programs listing

Colleges

Focus on courses and programs offered by specific colleges. Search for, and browse, specific courses and programs at the college you are interested in.

The courses listed on this VCCS website are updated on a term by term basis and reflect only those courses approved for offering during the most current term. All VCCS colleges must use, as a minimum, the standard course prefix, course number, credit value(s), and descriptions contained in this listing.

When scheduling courses, colleges may use the local rule to assign pre- or co-requisites that are not listed in the Master Course File.

Questions, additional information, and corrections regarding the Master Course File should be addressed hereaddressed to info@vccs.edu.