William Davis - Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, GA

Professor: William Davis

Department: Philosophy

College: Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, GA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COR225
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr Davis is one of the kindest professors at Covenant. Always willing to work with you, absolutely hilarious and he truly cares for his stunts more so than any other professor I've met.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHI101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've taken Dr. Davis for five classes--three of them philosophy courses, two of them core classes. He's a master lecturer who doesn't rely on PowerPoint or any form of media to present material outside a chalkboard and his notes. Compelling, hilarious, and very tough as a grader, Dr. Davis is an icon of the Covenant education experience.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COR226
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Davis is a great professor for CHOW, but he's also probably the hardest professor for CHOW. So if you want to learn a lot and are willing to do the work, then take him. But if you just want an easy A, avoid him at all costs because he has very high standards for his students.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHI101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had this guy for 6 classes at Covenant. He's hard, but if you even semi-work for your grade, you'll be fine. I've heard people trash talk him before. These people usually expect an easier grade than he's willing to simply give out.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIB111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy is awful. Probably the worst teacher I've had. Test are had and he is extremely rude. His character and attitude makes it all worse

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHI254
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a boss.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Funny guy who reminds me of Robin Williams in many ways. Really difficult, but is super helpful because he wants to help you grow and learn. I didn't do as well as I wanted, but I still greatly enjoyed his class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHOW
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic professor. Classes are challenging but well worth it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Davis is very popular and I never did understand why. He is very confusing, illustrating complex concepts with a never-ending outline that includes no details whatsoever. How well you do in the class depends on how well you imitate what HE thinks you should think. Very egotistical and not a very good educator.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COR226
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the top professors I have had at Covenant. Made CHOW II exceptional. Funny, funny man. I will continue to take him for whatever I can.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COR100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Words cannot even describe how wonderful Dr. Davis is. Not only is he incredibly entertaining and easy to listen to, but he really cares about his students' wellbeing. I've never known anyone like him before. Take him for anything and as much as you can.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Davis is the hardest professor i've ever had, but also the best, so worth it! He gives very clear notes and lectures, and really engages the class. You work very hard read a lot.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHI202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A good teacher engaging, funny, helpful and approachable. However, he seems fail to integrate faith and learning in this class, though he talks a lot about it in Christian Mind (and write it too in response to Dr. Hart!). Yet, I felt like I could've taken this VERY same class at a secular university. Little critique and analysis from Xtian persp.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COR225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Davis is funny, but informative and makes the topic relevant to life. You have to work hard, but are satisfied with a job well done.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COR202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The best professor I've ever had - no holds barred.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHI101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've ever had. Wants students to LEARN. One of the hardest-working persons I've ever known.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHI302ALOT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Davis is probably the best professor I've ever had. He's a genius, is hilarious, and gives very clear notes and lectures. If you take a class from him, be prepared to work very hard and do a lot of reading - the hard work is worth it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

if you are into self-promotion and setting himself up as a model (oops i mean mentor) then fine. if the point is to point past himself to jesus, well, we could do with less of the former. teaching is not about creating disciples of the prof.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHOW
• 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:

Very knowledgeable and interesting prof.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY
• 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:

GRRRRRREAT prof.