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Richard Bland College
REL209: Comparative Religion
REL209: Comparative Religion
An historical investigation of the world's major religions (Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity). Attention will be given to the origins, history, mythology, and culture of various belief systems.
Overview
UCGS
UCGS Block II-Humanities
The Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) is a 30-credit hour program where all courses shall be
transf...see moreThe Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) is a 30-credit hour program where all courses shall be
transferable and satisfy a lower-division general education requirement at any public institution of higher education. UCGS
courses may satisfy a general education requirement without having a specific course equivalent at the receiving institution.
Passport
Passport Block II-Humanities
The Passport is a 16-credit hour two-year college program in which all courses are transferable and shall
satis...see moreThe Passport is a 16-credit hour two-year college program in which all courses are transferable and shall
satisfy a lower-division general education requirement at any public institution of higher education. Passport courses may
satisfy a general education requirement without having a specific course equivalent at the receiving institution.
Delivery Method
Online
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Hybrid
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Credits
3.0
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Department
Language and Humanities
Course Notes
Three hours lecture . UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
- Recognize and identify important religious symbols, sacred places and historical religious figures.
- Understand key terms, definitions, and concepts in relation to the study of world religions.
- Write a thorough and cohesive essay on one of thirteen important topics
Where Will This Course Transfer?
| Institution | Identifier | Name | Notes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Virginia Community College | REL230 | Religions of the World | 2-Year | |
| Eastern Shore Community College | RELEEE | General Elective in Religion | 2-Year | |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | REL230 | Religions of the World | 2-Year | |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | REL230 | Religions of the World | 2-Year | |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | RELEEE | N/A | Credits may vary at the time of final evaluation. | 2-Year |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | REL230 | Religions of the World | 2-Year | |
| Tidewater Community College | RELEEE | General Elective in Religion | 2-Year | |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | REL230 | Religions of the World | 2-Year | |
| Christopher Newport University | RSTD2XX | Religious Studies Elective | 4-Year | |
| Longwood University | RELI242 | World Religions | 4-Year | |
| Radford University | RELN112 | Religions in Culture and Society | 4-Year | |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | REL200T | ELECTIVE TRANSFER COURSE | 4-Year | |
| George Mason University | RELI211 | Introduction to Religions of the "West" | 4-Year | |
| Norfolk State University | TRNFREE | Transfer Elective | 4-Year | |
| William & Mary | RELG2XX | Transfer Elective Course | Actual transfer credit may vary based on credit earned at host institution. | 4-Year |
| Old Dominion University | PHIL250E | WORLD RELIGIONS:BELIEFS&VALUES | 4-Year | |
| University of Mary Washington | RELGNOTMJ | Elective | NOTMJ indicates this is not a major elective. General elective credit will apply to the overall credits needed to graduate. | 4-Year |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | RLCL1014 | World Religions | 4-Year | |
| Marymount University | TRS202 | Religions of the World | 4-Year | |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | RELS2XX | Religious Studies Transfer Elective | 4-Year |