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REL

4 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 100Introduction to the Study of Religion3

Credits 3 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 per week Total: 3 hours per week

Subject
REL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
REL 230Religions of the World3

Course ID 135928 Credits 3 Introduces major religious traditions of the world with attention to origin, history, and doctrine. This is a Passport and UCGS Transfer Course. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total: 3 hours per week.

Subject
REL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
REL 237Eastern Religions3

Course ID 135931 Credits 3 Studies major religious traditions of the East including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Zen Buddhism. Includes an analysis of Eastern philosophy and approach to life. This is a Passport and UCGS Transfer Course. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total: 3 hours per week.

Subject
REL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu
REL 240Religions in the U.S.3

Credits 3 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 per week Total: 3 hours per week

Subject
REL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
PVCC 2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.pvcc.edu

Source: Piedmont Virginia Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59