David Horner - Biola University, La Mirada, CA

Professor: David Horner

Department: Biblical Studies

College: Biola University, La Mirada, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BBST103
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

His classes are really boring and is known for the hardest foundations class out of all. He has a lot of knowledge about the content of this class, yet it does seem kind of unnecessary because other foundations classes are very easy. If you try enough though, you will get an A. It is just not an entertaining class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BBST165
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Horner is the best! I learned so much from this class and my faith was challenged. Horner is caring, funny, respected, and a real hoot. To those complaining about no electronics- suck it up! You are in class to learn, which is what Horner is evidently passionate and concerned about.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BBST105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Horner has changed my life. His class was absolutely incredible and I have learned so much through him. He has helped my walk with Christ, by giving me the tools to back up my faith and understand what I believe in and why. Couldn't recommend this man enough!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BBST05
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good class, wasn't too challenging and grading wasn't too harsh. You have a few papers to write and reading quizzes every week. Take notes and skim the readings. The teacher was not my favorite as he would often talk down to us and constantly bragged about attending Oxford,but you learn to ignore it and focus on the material in the lecture.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BBST105
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Horner is an excellent professor, he's a big goof ball. One of the things I loved about his class was that he began class with worship (sometimes) . Overall, Dr. Horner truly cares about his students' well being and makes an effort for everyone to understand the material.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BBST105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The reading assignments were do-able and the best part about class. Lecture doesn't feel like college with songs on his guitar, singing, or dragging out basic points. I was never academically challenged. So easy A, but I was often offended, feeling like he was talking down to us and treating us like grade-school students. :(

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BBST105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Horner, a real Christian Intellect, and he genuinely cares for the students. He makes himself available outside of class and regular office hours in a group setting. Totally worth having, even if as a mentor only.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BBST105
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's an awesome prof who genuines cares for his students and has a passion for the subject he teaches! There is a lot of reading but his quizzes are easy (open notes). If you used the note template he gives and listen in class you'all pass easily

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BBST105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Horner is very smart and knows what he is talking about. He loves what he teaches and will answer any questions you have and is very accessible outside of class. There is a lot of reading, but if you do it all, you will be okay. A lot of work needs to be put into this class but it is so worth it! I recommend Professor Horner!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BBST105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Horner is super intimidating at first because he's so smart, but he's incredibly funny and loves the stuff he teaches. Want an easy A? Look elsewhere. But if you're willing to do the work and you're okay with being seriously challenged, take Dr. Horner's class. Make sure to attend every class, or you'll miss a lot of material.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BBST103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a good teacher and is passionate about what he teaches. There is alot of reading but it is not hard to keep up with. He is clear about what he expects and if you follow those guide lines you'll pass no problem

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BBST103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

quizzes are open notes, but he puts irrelevant questions on there that you wouldn't write down in your notes (ex: what percentage of texans don't know what country lies beneath them?")

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BBST105
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely no laptops in class, final/ midterm is 100 questions and requires you to memorize 18 different people, what they did, what their status was, and the timer period from a 60 page article. Ridiculous professor, do NOT take him

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BBST105
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Horner teaches foundations well and is very knowledgeable. However, his class is very long and drags it out, there are 3 big papers and absolutely no technology use in class. He doesn't check for attendance unless there is a guest speaker, nonetheless you need to go to class to fill out the booklet to do well on the quizzes and final.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BBST105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lots of reading and long lectures but definitely worth it. Dr. Horner was BROUGHT to Biola for a reason. He knows what he is talking about and is passionate about what he teaches. He is a philosopher so some of the things he says go way over my head, but I have definitely learned a lot from him. There will be papers, quizzes, and projects.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BBST103
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Horner's class was my favorite of the semester. His discussion on worldviews is incredibly enlightening. He is extremely intelligent, so if you try to argue with him, he'll most likely prove you wrong. Because of his intelligence he tends to come off as slightly arrogant, but he really does have a heart for the Lord. Loved this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BBST105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice prof, but can be boring at times. His lectures are so simple just use the printed notes, however the tests will be on the notes and readings. Expect to read weekly PS Buy online books for the open book quizzes. Computers and phones are not allowed, he will call you out on it. Overall would actually take him again as it was interesting.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BBST105
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Horner is a great guy and is wicked smart. However, he has a degree in philosophy, and he makes sure you know that. He is VERY theological and it can get a tad bit confusing. However, his notes help ALOT so make sure you have them for class. The quizzes are not too hard if you keep up with your reading. I am glad I took him, but you work hard.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BBST105
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Horner is an amazing prof; he should have a mic so he can drop it after his lectures. The class is not an easy A but it's not difficult either. Very interesting and well presented subject matter. 2 tests, memory quizzes and 3 papers. I would suggest him for sure! He plays the guitar in class and sometimes breaks into a British accent.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BBST105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Horner is an awesome Prof. His lectures are so interesting, engaging, practical and full of wisdom. If you are serious about engaging unbelievers in the real world and want to see people come to faith in Christ for the glory of God the Father, take his class because he will definitely equip you to answer the tough questions people ask.