Fareed Munir - Siena College, Loudonville, NY

Professor: Fareed Munir

Department: Theology

College: Siena College, Loudonville, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Munir!!! At first, I was so scared, but he is a great guy. Not a lot of grades at all and never forces his religion on you. Just pay attention in class and study for the exams and you will do fine. I managed to get an A . Participate at least once every class and he'll love you!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took him for my freshman year and for the final it was an oral final for the class and he gave us all an A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Munir is an extremely knowledgable man, and it is very clear that he is passionate about what he is teaching. Although his religion may be different than yours, it never feels as though he is forcing it on you. He presents many different religions and shows both their ups and downs. The only tough part about him is that he is a tough grader.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very nice professor and on of my personal favorites here at Siena. People don't like him because they don't want to go to class and have discussions, which is something you must be able to do to take this class. Other than that he is very knowlegable and I was able to get an A- in the class by simply doing the work, not tough as others describe him

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

At first, I was quite nervous to take his class because of all the poor reviews on this website, but I can honestly say he will forever be one of my favorite teachers that I've had in college. He genuinely cares about the success of his students and if you do your work right, you will have no problem succeeding in his class. Best teacher by far!!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he was extremely rude and closed-minded. he never gave anyone the chance to speak their own opinion, only lectured and then got angry when people would question his thoughts. term paper presentations are pointless. good luck not wanting to drop it!!!!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Munir is a nice guy and is very passionate about religion. However, if you could take another prof do so! His tests are hard and he expects too much when the class is for people who are required to take it. One 8 page research essay & presentation. The rest of your grade is participation, attendance & tests..

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Munir is a nice guy and is very passionate about religion. However, if you could take another prof do so! His tests are hard and he expects too much when the class is for people who are required to take it. One 8 page research essay & presentation. The rest of your grade is participation, attendance & tests.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RELG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He wasn't a good professor. He said that students aren't required to know anything going in to the class, but then he taught expecting students to already know everything. If you have no experience with any religions, I would suggest for you to not take this class. His final project was rough and given at unfair times in the semester.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: REL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the WORST professor I have had in college. His class is an unorganized mess, he himself speaks so unclearly that it is hard to understand exactly what he is saying most of the time. He plays favorites so obviously it'll make you think you're back in middle school. A class with only 4 grades, all on extremly difficult assignments :/ STAY AWAY

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He gives a fair amount of work and helps you out when needed. Three tests and a final, all easy A's. But he's an extremely tough grader when it comes to participation and the one 8 page research paper assigned. These can bring down your grade so make sure you work hard in those areas! Overall good class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Skip it dudes. Run don't walk. So not worth it. Find different Prof. Guy is disorganized, unavailable, self interested, self promoting, pro Muslim propaganda. Arrogant. Kiss his arse n u got a shot. Don't miss class. Participate, read, don't slice ur wrists--u will feel the urge, lots work, no real help or timely followup responses. Political. Run.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: RELG101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Munir is a nice guy, but is a terrible professor. He lectures and tries to engage the class, but gets easily frustrated when you don't know an answer. He is extremely unclear in his lectures and his questions and when you infer further as to what exactly he wants from you, he only manages to confuse you more. If you skip, you will be targeted

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RELG 101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Unclear, all grades are subjective (don't expect good ones if you're not one of his favorites), expects WAY too much work from a 100 level religion class, lectures are unsubstantial, class is discussion based but facilitated extremely poorly

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RELG101
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took him for religion 101 and he is VERY picky on participation. You must participate a LOT to get any kind of good grade. There is no textbook, but he does assign readings. There are 3 outlines, a paper and presentation. Oh and 3 tests (not including the final). He puts words in your mouth and expects all students to agree with him. DON'T TAKE!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RELG210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

one of my favorite teachers ever. real nice guy and very knowledgeable on the topic. i really enjoyed the class and didnt have to force myself to go. the class wasnt hard either. definitely take

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RELG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He talks a lot, and expects you to write down pretty much everything he says. Keep your outlines to one page. Write down everything you know for tests and you'll be ok. His questions are not always understandable. Participate in class, be active.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class participation is very important and is a helpful grade booster at the end of the semester. His tests are very difficult, but i find if you are decent at writing and studied you will be able to do relatively well. The more you add in class the better your grade will be.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RELI101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Religion is the worst class ever, but munir is a decent guy. You'll probably hate him in the beginning but he grows on you. Kind of arrogant but you get used to it. Doesn't really teach, you are the scholar. One ten page paper and a ten minute presentation. Tests are absolutely impossible. Nice guy, but the class is difficult.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a great guy! but not a great instructor. he tries to be a hard grader but he ends up being unjust .. i did the readings, participated and all but that did not really matter. You have to write his opinions in exams and papers not your own to get a good grade. 1 paper, 3 outlines and 4 exams including the final. I would not take him again