Professor: Alan Cole
Department: Theology
College: Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: ENUF5
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Cole puts more time into class prep than your average professor at LC. He can teach to any level of intelligence/interest. He gets a bad rep for being egotistical or too heady but I'd bet folks pooh pooh him because he demands a lot of students, and doesn't put up with their BS. Take a class and you'll see why his fans like him so much.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: RELS455
- 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:
Don't take Alan's class to learn anything about religion. Unfortunately there is no other option for east asian RELS profs. Yes, he's full of himself and occasionally incomprehensible, but think of him as a STYLE teacher rather than CONTENT. He taught me to write and not much else. If you take his class, be a filter, not a sponge.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: RELS243
- 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:
Cole is full of himself, and overconfidence can lead him to come across as intelligent. However, lectures tend to lack focus and be off topic. I learned nothing about actual Buddhism, but a lot about Cole's personal beliefs and opinions. Students often are impressed by him due to his demeanor; however, the content of his lectures is unimpressive.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: RELS243
- 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:
I took Buddhism from Professor Cole last spring. His lectures often drift from Buddhism to the philosophy of beauty, truth, existence, and the liberal arts worldview. I found these tangents enlightening and the most enjoyable part of a must take class. Professor Cole lucidly explains the complexity of Buddhism and the world we live in.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: RELS243
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Alan's brilliant. His classes are peppered with humorous and lucid anecdotes and he never lets you forget how each piece of information fits into the course's larger arc. He can be arrogant or callous or blunt, but he is also very wise, an astute reader of people, and brings out the best in his students. He's the best professor I've ever had.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: RELS242
- 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:
I didn't get A's my papers either, but I don't think grades are everything (plus I got a B+ in the class, which is still a good grade). Also, he lets you rewrite papers for a better grade. Very thought-provoking class. Alan can seem arrogant, but he's really a cool guy, visit him during his office hours.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: RELS242
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I would agree that Alan is a bit full of himself. He can be rather hard to follow, but can also be pretty interesting. Adds strange/funny analogies, like one from the missing turkey in his turkey sandwich to Buddhist sutras. ...as to another's comment, I can attest that Alan does give As. Don't nec. say what you think he wants, just argue well.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: RELS245
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Alan is one the most intelligent professors out there. Take his class if you have the opportunity. His class is very challenging but forces you to really think
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: HINDU240
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Incredibly random and unclear lecturer. I have no idea what an "A" means to him--but he never gives them. At times I re-wrote papers for him to recieve the same grade (I generally am told I am a good writer and get A's....). From my experience, people in his major tend to like his ideas, everyone else thinkgs hes awful...I really don't advise.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: RELS222
- 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:
hmm..best class i have ever had
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: RELS221
- 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:
Taking a class with Alan should be required to graduate.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: HST350
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Creative and fast-paced lecturer. Intriguing new ideas and a stimulating prof. Glad I took his class-looking back it was a one of a kind experience.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: RELS243
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: BUDDHISM
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The material in this class is great, but beware of his tendency to be full of himself. He tends to see things only one way, and isn't afraid to say so, and I'm still not sure what an "A" paper is to him. I did learn quite a bit, though.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: RELS243
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Alan is definitely not for everyone--he forces you to think outside the box. If you're fine with that, then take a class from him. But be warned--his lectures are confusing, he's on a power trip, and even after writing four essays for him, I still don't know what he expects from his students.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: RELS242
- 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:
If you can force your self to keep attention during his lectures you'll find your self thinking in new and great ways. A class for those with character(everyone) if they are willing to explore not just religion but themselves
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: RELS242
- 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:
Be prepared for a lot of in-depth reading and class discussion. Alan's an amazing professor and teaches this course well.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: RELS243
- 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:
Alan is a great teacher; be prepared for lots of close readings and indepth discussions though. Class is always interesting and insightful.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: RELIGION
- 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
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