Peter Krentz - Davidson College, Davidson, NC

Professor: Peter Krentz

Department: History

College: Davidson College, Davidson, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CLA111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought this class would be interesting, and parts of it were. His lectures were dry and class participation was limited because of lack of interest. All the homework was busy work and he is a HARD grader. Very opinionated and condecending to anyone who has an opinion. Take this class if you are interest in Classics.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CLA111
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He honestly gets an unfair rep on this site; he's truly amazing. If you like ancient Greek or Roman history, do his reading and you will learn. Some nights it may be a lot, others not so much, but the assignments are short no matter what. Classes are based on homework so please read. Really kind hearted and friendly man. Great professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CLA111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was really disappointed by this class and by Dr. Krentz. I found the lectures to be very dry, with little reason to attend class. Class participation was nonexistent; when he tried to force it, there was a long painful "Bueller...." moment. There was also homework/busywork nearly every nice. Oh and beware "the stare".

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CLA111
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He expects so much for an intro class. His directions in homework are unclear and he's very condescending when you ask for help. Weird grading scale and harsh grader on homework. Tests are easy if you like to memorize. Boring lectures and unwilling to help. Makes you feel awful and he is proud of that. I love classics but this will scare you away

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CLA111
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was awful. Students were expected to have extensive knowledge about how to analyze classical documents. It was definitely catering to the classics majors despite being a low level intro class. Taking this class is one of my biggest regrets at college.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CLA101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Krentz loves to hear himself speak. I took CLA 101 because of recommendations from this site. I was mislead. DO NOT take the course if you just want to fulfill the history requirement, not worth it. The workload is unreal for an into class and Krentz and Totten (co-taught class) treat it like a 300 level class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CLA111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Interactions with Dr. Krentz are all about the power dynamic. In particular, I would want women to know that he tends to make inappropriate sexual comments to attractive younger women in his classes - he genuinely cares about his students and would never do anything inappropriate, but he enjoys making women feel uncomfortable and "off guard."

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CLA111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Krentz is a brilliant academic, but not easiest professor to get along with. Class discussions are entirely controlled by him, because he will only affirm what you say if it what he agrees with and what he wanted you to say. He also has a tendency to talk over his students, making him come off as self-absorbed and condescending.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CLA111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Krentz is condescending, slightly pervy, and overall pretty awful. In this class, he was team teaching, and took every possible opportunity to trash his co-professor, who was infinitely clearer and more qualified than he was. His lectures are boring, rambling, and unclear, and his assignment prompts are vague and generally useless. Avoid him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CLA232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Roman history is easy if you read and take notes. Active participation will win you his favor. Tests are primarily on the texbook reading and easy 50 Multiple choice quizzes substantiate the grade. You have the option to write essays instead of the tests and instead of taking a final. Stickler for deadlines, if you miss them expect a zero.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ROMANHIS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've heard he's ok in other classes (like Greek History and the Cinema course), but AVOID him for Roman History!! Makes the course way too difficult, and you learn nothing in the end.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Once you come to peace with the fact that he's very condescending and not sugary nice, you'll enjoy his classes. You have to be able to laugh, because he's actually a really funny guy. And he's very attractive. This class was fun and interesting and a refreshing change from the traditional lecture style course. But lots of work. No procrastinators!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CLA101W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I liked Prof Krentz. With that being said, this class didn't meet my expectations. Some readings don't seem to relate to the class. He doesn't grade papers, you just get a finla grade of your portfolio at the end of the semester. The class did improve my writing a lot.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GREEKHIST
• 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:

SUPER HOT. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the subject. Yes, the stares are slightly awkward, but an excellent teacher overall. Definitely take this class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CLA232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor does not take his student's opinions into account and is very disorganized with his lectures. He can be quite condescending and his grades are sometimes arbitrary.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST100W
• 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:

Excellent professor who works hard to make sure every student gets something out of the class. Easy to approach. Fair grader, but can be challenging. Funny but knows when to push the class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS100W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Krentz is one weird man. I liked Jesus class. He's a hard grader, but he will make your writing stronger. If you disagree with him, make sure you do it well. He also has this awkward gaze thing he does...watch out for it, and challenge it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS100W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Okay guy. Bad teacher. VERY opinionated. If you don't take his advice on a paper, he will punish you severly with the grade. Class has little direction. Class is very often off the course topic. Some people have liked him, I don't. Take a risk if you want.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Good lectures and a nice teacher. Slightly prone to awkward pauses when someone makes a joke or says something he doesn't agree with.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very helpful and informative. I recommend it to any Davidson students, one of the best classes here.