Course Details
Course Details
Use this dropdown to update your zip code
Back to top
Top
Bottom
Course Details
Richard Bland College
REL219: History & Religion of Israel
REL219: History & Religion of Israel
The course traces the history of the people of Israel by exploring the Hebrew Bible and other ancient texts. These texts reveal a sacred history that wraps together their history and faith into an intricately woven story of a people's struggle to understand themselves and their God. Throughout the course students will examine the texts historically and theologically in order to better understand the triumphs and struggles of the people of Israel and the impact religion had on their self understanding.
Overview
Delivery Method
Online
Check Course Schedules
Delivery Method
Campus
Check Course Schedules
Delivery Method
Hybrid
Check Course Schedules
Credits
3.0
Estimate
Department
Language and Humanities
Course Notes
Three hours lecture . This course meets the Non-Western Prespective criteria for transfer to University of Virginia's C...see moreThree hours lecture . This course meets the Non-Western Prespective criteria for transfer to University of Virginia's College of Arts and Sciences.
Learning Outcomes
- Know the people and major events involved in the formation of the cultural dynamics of Israel
- Understand elements involved in the development of Hebraic theological thought
Where Will This Course Transfer?
| Institution | Identifier | Name | Notes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Virginia Community College | REL200 | Survey of the Old Testament | 2-Year | |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | REL200 | Survey of the Old Testament | 2-Year | |
| Tidewater Community College | RELEEE | General Elective in Religion | 2-Year | |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | REL200 | Survey of the Old Testament | 2-Year | |
| Longwood University | RELI2XX | Religion Elective | 4-Year | |
| Radford University | RELN290 | Selected Issues in Religion | 4-Year | |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | REL200T | ELECTIVE TRANSFER COURSE | 4-Year | |
| William & Mary | RELG203 | History/Relg Ancient Israel | 4-Year | |
| Old Dominion University | PHIL2ELE | ELECTIVE | 4-Year | |
| University of Mary Washington | RELG205 | Anc Jewish Lit | 4-Year | |
| Marymount University | TRS251 | The Religion of the Old Testament | 4-Year | |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | RELS318 | HISTORY OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE I | 4-Year |
Ready To Enroll?
- Ask Ollie, the VCCS chatbot assistant, to find the section you want with directions to enroll. OR
- Contact a navigator using the form below and a VCCS staff member will respond.