Jesse Thomas - San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Professor: Jesse Thomas

Department: Religion

College: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: RELS101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a very sweet and generous professor. The workbooks that are required, are written by him, and i gotta say that it targets your reactions/comments to what you've read, so it's not really like a right or wrong answer. He's very kind and helpful. I didn't learn much though. and because i was a lazy freshman, i got a C+.if i could do it again, YES

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RELS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It is true that this class is relatively easy and Dr. Thomas is pretty lenient w/ deadlines and helpful. But whoever says he is a great professor, has obviously no clue. You won't learn anything in this class, he gets off topic ALL the time, and it is hard not to fall asleep. He should retire

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: RELSTUDIES101
• 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:

He's a great guy, very helpful and lenient, but his lessons are all over the place. He's a REALLY nice guy to help you get a passing grade. there wasn't any enthusiasm in his class-meaning it was boring. even when we were watching something. he's a nice guy, but i didnt learn much honestly

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RELS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is not all that hard if you're good with vocab. Hes a nice older man who cares about his students but i feel like he gets off topic way too much. The lectures are beyond boring and sometimes you get confused on what he's talking about due to how he jumps from one vocab word to another and then talks about his life. Very unorganized

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RELS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

THE BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE TAKEN AT SDSU SO FAR! Tests are vocab. terms that he goes over every class. I highly recommend this class with Dr. Thomas! Very helpful if you don't understand. He cares & loves his students. I can guarantee that you will love it! My favorite class of the semester and an easy GE!!! TAKE THIS CLASS! You won't regret it!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: RELS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super easy class, just start a google docs for the whole class to contribute for the vocabulary for each exam and you will ace the exam. Three one page papers, three short workbooks and three exams based on his vocab words. Just one thing, his lectures can be very boring.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RELS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Thomas for Religious Studies 101 is so easy! Three tests, three one page essays, three workbook activities. Tests are ONLY on vocabulary words. The essays are just a detailed version of one of those words, and the workbook, you'll have to do some reading, but straight forward. There's also three required meetings with the professor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Out of all the professors I've had, Jesse Thomas is by far, the nicest. He's a bit hard to understand at times (Religion in itself is hard to understand), but his willingness to help students, and the level of dedication this man has for what he does is astounding. I definitely recommend taking this class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RELS363
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Interesting man who likes to ramble on about anything that remotely connects to anything. Tests are hard but gives lots of extra credit. This class has no structure at all. If you want to take a class that is an easy C then take this one do the workbook and show up to class when you want.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's an extremely helpful and nice guy. However, he should retire. His classes are boring and monotone but are mandatory to fill out the study guide. Questions are really random, but if you study the class is very easy. Don't recommend his morning class, he will put you back to sleep.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

changes the syllabus around, lectures are super unclear and test 1 is brutal because tested on stuff NOT in book but stuff he made up. Test 2 & 3 much better b/c you can get info out of textbook. Go to class just to know what changes he makes to syllabus! Nice guy, but man can be confusing and hard to follow

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: REL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Knows an enormous amount about religion. Just use the book to define terms he doesn;t explain and you are set. Everything is based on his 3 exams and three projects.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: RELS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher! I highly recommend taking him for religion. He tells a lot of stories and goes off topic a lot but he is a good teacher if you pay attention. He is very willing to help you with any problems you have in the class and he is probably one of the nicest teachers I've ever had.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: REL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

dr. thomas is a ex hippy lover super sweet but he reminds me of the new "bing" commercials where one word in his sentence will lead him to a totally different sentence where he again says another word that leads him to yet again another completely different sentence. i go to class outta respect but i rely 95% on the textbook to study.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RELS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Go to his office hours and read the book and you should be set to go! REALLY FUNNY GUY and he is completely understandable and will work with you if you have any problems or questions.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Thomas is a really nice guy and his class is pretty easy. His lectures are a bit slow and he does get distracted, but if you suck it up and listen, the information is practically spoon fed to you.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RELS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

OKAY. Here's the real deal. He's sweet old man, that accepts all late work through out the semester. Showing up to class is not mandatory, but it IS helpful. Book is VERY useful if you don't go to class. He's a bit hard to listen to, but I would DEF. recommend him! He's pretty easy. 3 exams= 76pts ea., 3 workbooks which are EASY= 24pts ea. =300pts

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RELGSECT
• 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:

Dr. Thomas is a really nice guy and he means well but I think its time for him to retire. Don't take him if you're actually interested in learning about religion. He loves telling stories and talking about random stuff.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RELS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is funny, and he knows a lot about religions, but he sometimes goes off the subject and he ended up talking about his personal life. But the thing is disliked the most is that he made us buy his own books, which are boring and pointless. Take this class with another professor if you want to learn more about religions and less about random stuff.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RELST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher knows his stuff! He's old and hard of hearing but I loved him!! If you go to class and take notes his tests are exactly what he says in class. Make flashcards and you'll get an A. He tells a lot of stories but they are actually stories on the test so pay attention!! Workbooks are easy the last one is actually interesting.