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8 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
Subject
REL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog/Student Handbook
Source
catalog.southside.edu
Prerequisite
demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 . 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 3 Course ID 500529 Effective Date 2003-01-08 Academic Group NDEV
REL 200Survey of The Old Testament3
Subject
REL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog/Student Handbook
Source
catalog.southside.edu
Prerequisite
demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 . 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 3 Course ID 160130 Effective Date 1989-08-28 Academic Group NDEV
REL 217Life and Letters of Paul3

credit(s) Studies the journeys and religious thought of the apostle Paul. Lecture 3 hours per week. 3 credits 3 3 Academic Group NDEV

Subject
REL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog/Student Handbook
Source
catalog.southside.edu
REL 230Religions of The World3
Subject
REL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog/Student Handbook
Source
catalog.southside.edu
Prerequisite
demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 . 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 3 Course ID 160137 Effective Date 2011-01-18 Academic Group NDEV
REL 237Religions of the East3

credit(s) Studies major religious traditions originating in India and East Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Daoism and Shinto. Examines origins, values, ethics, teachings, and practices. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. 3 credits 3 3 Academic Group NDEV

Subject
REL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog/Student Handbook
Source
catalog.southside.edu
REL 238Religions of the West3

credit(s) Studies major religious traditions originating in the Near East, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Examines origins, values, ethics, teachings, and practices. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. 3 credits 3 3 Academic Group NDEV

Subject
REL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog/Student Handbook
Source
catalog.southside.edu
REL 240Religions in the U.S.3

credit(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 3 3 Academic Group NDEV

Subject
REL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog/Student Handbook
Source
catalog.southside.edu
REL 246Christianity3

credit(s) 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 3 3 Academic Group NDEV

Subject
REL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog/Student Handbook
Source
catalog.southside.edu

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