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Richard Bland College

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.

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Delivery Method
Online
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Campus
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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 Outcomes
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  • 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?
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Institution Identifier Name Notes Level
Central Virginia Community CollegeREL230Religions of the World2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeREL230Religions of the World2-Year
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeREL230Religions of the World2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeRELEEEN/ACredits may vary at the time of final evaluation. 2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College REL230Religions of the World2-Year
Tidewater Community CollegeRELEEEGeneral Elective in Religion2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeREL230Religions of the World2-Year
Longwood University RELI242World Religions4-Year
Radford UniversityRELN112Survey of World Religions4-Year
The University of Virginia's College at WiseREL200TELECTIVE TRANSFER COURSE4-Year
William & MaryRELG2XXTransfer Elective CourseActual transfer credit may vary based on credit earned at host institution.4-Year
Old Dominion UniversityPHIL250EWORLD RELIGIONS:BELIEFS&VALUES4-Year
University of Mary WashingtonRELGNOTMJElectiveNOTMJ indicates this is not a major elective. General elective credit will apply to the overall credits needed to graduate.4-Year
Marymount UniversityTRS202Religions of the World4-Year
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRELS2XXRELS Transfer Elective4-Year
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