33 courses with the subject REL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
REL 101Introduction to Religion3
An analytical and topical examination of religious beliefs, feelings an Wesleyan Core SLO: Ethical and Historical Reasoning
This course is an introduction to the content of the Old Testament with emphasis on the historical context and contemporary theological and cultural significance of the Old Testament. The student should have an understanding of the significance of the Old Testament writings upon completion of this course.
This course is a survey of the books of the New Testament with special attention focused on the historical and geographical setting. The student should have an understanding of the books of the New Testament and the cultural and historical events associated with these writings.
Group A: ENG 090, RED 090 Group B: ENG 095/095A Course Offering Availability: Course offered at discretion of Dean This course is a survey of the literature of the Hebrews with readings from the law, prophets, and other writings. Emphasis is placed on the use of literary, historical, archeological, and cultural analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to use the tools of critical analysis to read and understand Old Testament literature. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts.
Group A: ENG 090, RED 090 Group B: ENG 095/095A Course Offering Availability: Course offered at discretion of Dean This course is a survey of the literature of first-century Christianity with readings from the gospels, Acts, and the Pauline and pastoral letters. Topics include the literary structure, audience, and religious perspective of the writings, as well as the historical and cultural context of the early Christian community. Upon completion, students should be able to use the tools of critical analysis to read and understand New Testament literature. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. SAB 110 Substance Abuse Overview 3 0 0 3 Group A: ENG 090, RED 090 Group B: ENG 095/095A Course Offering Availability: Course offered at discretion of Dean This course provides an overview of the core concepts in substance abuse and dependence. Topics include the history of drug use/abuse, effects on societal members, treatment of addiction, and preventive measures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the etiology of drug abuse, addiction, prevention, and treatment. 312 2012-2013 VGCC Catalog
The Bible contains many stories which have endured over several millennia. These stories, however, are reint Wesleyan Core SLO: Information Literacy Identical To: COM 321
A study of the relationship of ethics to the world of work utilizing a case stu Wesleyan Core SLO: Ethical and Historical Reasoning Identical To: PHI 342
Must be junior standing or have instructor approval.
REL 345The Archaeology of Religion3
Students will become familiar with basic concepts in the archaeology of religion. Theoretical and methodological readings will include ritual studies, symbol Wesleyan Core SLO: Ethical and Historical Reasoning
Must be junior standing or have instructor approval.
REL 375Introduction to Biblical Hebrew I3
This course is designed to familiarize students with the basics of Biblical Hebrew, including vocabulary, syntax, the nomina Wesleyan Core SLO: Ethical and Historical Reasoning
REL 410Ancient Religious Texts of Africa and the Middle East3
The ongins of writing can be traced to ancient West Asia and North Africa. While our first texts are simple economic documents, the earliest exemplars of narrative literature are what we woul
