Vernon Schubel - Kenyon College, Gambier, OH

Professor: Vernon Schubel

Department: Religion

College: Kenyon College, Gambier, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: RLST240
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate about Shiism and Sufism in particular, so not a lot of time is devoted to more mainstream Islam. However, lectures (while often tangential) were fascinating, often infused with his liberal rants or references to rock and roll. Definitely open about his political opinions, but I think thats a poor excuse to miss out on his classes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RLST102
• 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:

Lovely professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: RLST140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I've had at Kenyon.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RLST390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's hard to decide how you feel about Professor Schubel... he is long-winded, but within his lectures you will usually find a few brilliant and empathetic points. He is very difficult to approach and has a tendency to interrupt students before they can finish their points, which can be frustrating. office hours recommended.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RLST443
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He does not care if you disagree with him, and likes to hear and voice different opinions to show students what is out there. The course will change the way you view Islam by showing you how diverse it is. He is a fair grader and a supportive professor. He is very open minded and respectful. A truly amazing person and professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: RLST240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

changed my life.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RLST390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Yes, he's totally arrogant and loves to hear himself talk, but that becomes part of his charm. He's incredibly interesting and intelligent. He values a good conversation and definitely listens to his students' opinions. He expects a lot of you but as long as you actually do the work it's pretty easy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RLST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible professor, worst in the college. I would highly recommend taking a class from any other professor at Kenyon.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RLST102
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Possibly one of the worst teachers or professors I have ever had. He puts more political science in his classes than was in my political science classes. If you are pro-Israel or conservative in any way prepare to hold your views in for fear of getting a lower grade. Awful professor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: RLST390
• 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:

Schubel is super passionate and really tries to make the concepts he teaches relevant to his students-hence why he talks about sex, drugs, and rock n' roll a lot (I also feel like this is what he feels is relevant to his life, too). I prefer a more classic approach. I've learned plenty from his classes, though.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RLST140
• 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:

Schubel is a brilliant man- one cannot doubt that. He knows what he is talking about. He is passionate about religion. Yet, his lectures are terrible-- too long, boring, too fast. It's hard to understand what he says. He bursts out Arabic words that students don't know the meaning of. Still, his class is easy. 2 tests and 1 essay, that's it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Very left wing, provocative. talks about sex and love constantly. haven't learned about religions at all. learned more in my high school history class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

A liberal crazy. What an incredible waste of tuition dollars.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

His politics figure heavily but even if one doesn't agree he is very good at making issues relevant to 2001 (yes i am old) Gambier or 2009 Iraq. Brilliant lecturer but very intimidating to approach. I miss his classes.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: INSTRLST
• 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:

As the senior seminar prof this year for INST he wasn't very good. we didn't cover a wide-range of material and mostly listened to him ranting about how the world and the US sucks. However, as a RLST professor he is awesome. knows his stuff and makes it very entertaining. not a hard grader if you write a clear essay

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: IPHS345
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Gave me an A -- but a terrible teacher. He generally wanted us to complain about globalization. Not really worth taking.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I found Prof. Schuble to be one of the most focused and attuned professors while in class. His knowledge is amazing, his perspective unique. Anyone who has criticism's of him did not listen carefully enough to what he had to teach.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This man is an AMAZING lecturer. Not only was he engaging, but he made me want to be a better person after every class. He was able to put the information in very easy to understand comparisons to every day life. Yes, he's a bit intense in his personal views, just don't tell him you're greek life

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The man is definetly out in left field, but he doesn't let that effect the way he teaches, his lectures were extremely interesting and I liked the class. He doesn't give As out, but if you work for one you will get it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RELIGION101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely interesting lectures.