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Las Positas College

RELS1 - Religions of the World

Course Description

This course is an introduction to select religious traditions and cultures through exploring the history and beliefs of different religions. This course will also examine classic sacred texts and a variety of sacred practices. Religions studied include Shamanistic/Indigenous Religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism. Sikhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

3.0 semester units

Course Sections

Winter 2026 - Semester

Dec 20 to Jan 17
section: 40089
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): KIMBERLY TOMLINSON
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 1 month ago)
Section notes:
This course is an asynchronous online class. It does not have scheduled meeting times. Assignments are completed by the established deadlines in the class. Materials are accessed through the Canvas learning management system.
Already Started
Dec 20 to Jan 17
section: 40073
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): KIMBERLY TOMLINSON
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 1 month ago)
Section notes:
This course is an asynchronous online class. It does not have scheduled meeting times. Assignments are completed by the established deadlines in the class. Materials are accessed through the Canvas learning management system.
Already Started

Spring 2026 - Semester

Jan 20 to May 29
section: 52127
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): KIMBERLY TOMLINSON
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 9 hours ago)
Section notes:
This course is an asynchronous online class. It does not have scheduled meeting times. Weekly assignments are completed independently by the established deadlines in the syllabus. Materials are accessed through the learning system Canvas. STUDENTS CAN TAKE RELIGIOUS STUDIES CLASSES IN ANY ORDER
Already Started
Mar 23 to May 22
section: 51019
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): KIMBERLY TOMLINSON
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 9 hours ago)
Section notes:
This is an accelerated 8-week course. Please carefully note the start date of the course. This course is an asynchronous online class. It does not have scheduled meeting times. Weekly assignments are completed independently by the established deadlines in the syllabus. Materials are accessed through the learning system Canvas. STUDENTS CAN TAKE RELIGIOUS STUDIES CLASSES IN ANY ORDER
Section Full
Jan 20 to May 29
section: 50055
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): KIMBERLY TOMLINSON
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 9 hours ago)
Section notes:
This course is an asynchronous online class. It does not have scheduled meeting times. Weekly assignments are completed independently by the established deadlines in the syllabus. Materials are accessed through the learning system Canvas. STUDENTS CAN TAKE RELIGIOUS STUDIES CLASSES IN ANY ORDER
Already Started

Fall 2025 - Semester

Oct 13 to Dec 12
section: 22335
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): KIMBERLY TOMLINSON
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
This is an accelerated 8-week course. Please carefully note the start date of the course. This course is an asynchronous online class. It does not have scheduled meeting times. Assignments are completed by the established deadlines in the class. Materials are accessed through the Canvas learning management system.
Already Started
Oct 13 to Dec 12
section: 22336
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): KIMBERLY TOMLINSON
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
This is an accelerated 8-week course. Please carefully note the start date of the course. This course is an asynchronous online class. It does not have scheduled meeting times. Assignments are completed by the established deadlines in the class. Materials are accessed through the Canvas learning management system.
Already Started
Aug 18 to Dec 19
section: 22334
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): KIMBERLY TOMLINSON
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
This course is an asynchronous online class. It does not have scheduled meeting times. Assignments are completed by the established deadlines in the class. Materials are accessed through the Canvas learning management system.
Already Started
Aug 18 to Dec 19
section: 22839
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): KIMBERLY TOMLINSON
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
This course is an asynchronous online class. It does not have scheduled meeting times. Assignments are completed by the established deadlines in the class. Materials are accessed through the Canvas learning management system.
Already Started