David Brumble - University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Professor: David Brumble

Department: English

College: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGLIT0597
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very enjoyable. Bible as Literature was going to be bad, I thought, but as long as you do the reading and make sure to go to recitation sections the class is easy. He is enjoyable, and Katherine Kidd is a wonderful TA to compliment the class. Dr. Brumble is funny, and easily approachable about any course material. Works with students easily.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIBLEASLIT6
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Brumble is such a goofy and sweet man who shows you the beauty of literature throughout the Bible. He is straight forward with grading. Basically make sure you read, attend review sessions, and attend lecture. Weekly quizzes are mostly straightforward. There are no dull moments in his lectures.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGLIT0597
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I didn't find this class to be as hard as others. If you go to the quiz and final exam review sessions the A is very easy to get. I will say it's hard to sit there and listen to him talk about the bible for 3 hours, but I already had some interest in the subject and learned more about the Bible from his class than I did as a church-goer.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RELGS1112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

hes pretty funny

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG0580
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Brumble is a nice guy, but honestly don't take his class. This class is terribly monotonous, you will want to leave after every quiz at the start of class. His quizzes are hard, you literally have to know every detail of the Bible. Do yourself a huge favor and don't take Bible Lit, you will thank yourself when you have 3 extra hours /week

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGLIT0597
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Expect to read a chapter of the Bible for class each week and a corresponding section in the text. He gives quizzes at the beginning of every class. I would not recommend skipping lectures or leaving early. I found his lectures entertaining, but lectures are long (2 hours normally).

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 0115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Brumble was a good prof. Lectures were long but he rarely dragged it all the way to 8:30pm. Weekly quizzes are 60% of your grade and can be difficult. Extra credit available on most quizzes. Reading required about 3 and 12 hours a week when I took notes (recommended). Written final is other 40%. Stay til the end. Pop quizzes at end of lecture.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIBLEASLITI
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Course was extremely easy, as long as you are willing to put in 2-3 hours a week to study for the weekly quizzes (attending study sessions also advised.) Very approachable, kind, helpful professor (favorite prof so far.) I came from a non-Christian background and still aced the class. Note: Class is secular, so don't take if extremely devout.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG0580
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Honors introduction to shakespeare. several essays about plays that we read in class. students vote on what plays we read. lectures pretty clear. lot of reading out loud. he seems very arrogant and cannot accept or even discuss ideas different from his.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGLIT0597
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Brumble is awesome! I thought having a night class would be awful. He really made it fun, and I actually WANTED to go to his classes. Super nice guy, helps you understand what's going on. Definitely would recommend and take again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIBLEASLIT
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Coming into this class with a lot of prior knowledge about the Bible, I still found this class difficult. By far the most boring lecturer I've ever had. Very hard and specific quizzes (short answer style) at the beginning of every class and sometimes at the end of class too. Only exam which is the final and it is all essay.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGLIT0597
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

His lectures are vivid and inspiring. No prior knowledge of the bible is necessary, for he will sway your mind in a direction you haven't been accustomed to, anyway. If you have the opportunity to take Brumble, do not think twice. To miss out on him would be a grave mistake.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIBLEASLIT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I often don't do readings in my classes and do fine, but it is a MUST here along with the review if you can make it. Also, come in with an open mind. If you don't want to learn more about The Bible as a story, you'll just leave mad. It's Bible as Lit, not theology; but is useful for those interested in deepening their faith.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIBLELIT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Probably one of the nicest professors at pitt, respects each student and his/her opinion, and extremely passionate about the material. If you do the readings and attend the optional weekly review, it's an easy A. Highly recommend!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIBLE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I have never put so much time into a class and I still got a terrible grade(had a 3.98 after 27 classes up to this class). Stay far away from him if you have any choice. I had 72 pages of notes and spent at least 5 hours a week on reading and taking notes and all I have to show for it is a D+. What a joke.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIBLELIT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I love Brumble, but not his class. As a religious studies major, I already knew most of what he taught us. You take tricky quizzes on plot at the start of class then talk for 2.5 hrs about plot. He drags out a 50-min class into 2.5 hrs. I got an A, but I wouldn't say it's an easy A. I love Brumble, but find another way to meet him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIBLELIT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Quiz every week which were actually pretty hard even if you do the readings and go to review sessions. Quizzes are at the beginning of the class and then you talk about the book that the quiz was on so it seems pointless to stay. He is a nice guy and I liked him but I would not recommend this class, especially if you're looking for an easy gen ed.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIBLELIT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is the BEST professor I have had so far here at Pitt. Read every week and go to review sessions. If you do this, you will do fine. Quizzes every week but they are based solely off of the reading. Definitely recommend this class and this professor! I miss it already.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGLI0035
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Bible as Lit! Brumble is the man. HIS VOICE SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE DAVID LETTERMAN. He is so funny in class and an extremely knowledgeable man. Doesn't hound for students to answer questions in class, and gets you to really understand the Bible in a new perspective. Definitely take Brumble he's great.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGLI0597
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Bible Lit is very interesting and an easy B but if you want an A, you're going to have to do well on the quizzes. He is one of those professors who rather than acknowledge he doesn't know something, will talk around it. Good class but not crazy about the guy himself.