Andrew Hedges - Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Professor: Andrew Hedges

Department: Religion

College: Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: REL342
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hedges is an expert at what he does. Take his class! I was skeptical about taking a class about church history, it sounded boring. He delved into important topics like polygamy and took the time to answer everyone's questions. The only weekly homework is reading the one chapter in the free textbook.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RELC342
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely LOVED this class, but the difficulty of the tests was a little crazy... Too tricky of questions for a religion class in my opinion. But Dr. Hedges is incredible.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: RELC342
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The workload is fairly light. He gives one three-point quiz per week on the reading, and an easy term paper (you get 100% if you meet the page requirement). THe quizes and the midterm/final are easy if you fill out the study guide he gives you. All of his lectures were super funny and interesting. TAKE THE CLASS FROM HIM!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RELC342
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Brother Hedges is amazing. I was excited to take this class in general, but he made it my favorite class I've taken at BYU. The textbook can just be found for free on the church website.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RELC342
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved taking a church history class from a professor with such clear and realistic expectations. Getting a good grade wasn't a matter of guesswork. It was a matter of putting in a consistent 2 or 3 hours a week on reading and studying for tests. The term paper was also a good assignment, and not too hard. I highly recommend Dr. Hedges.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: RELA275
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He has been my fav religion prof. so far. Very knowledgable about many aspects of Church history. You need to go to class everyday if you want an A, as the exams are almost explicitly from his lectures. 2 midterms (20% ea.), final (30%), 2 papers (9% ea., pretty sure he always gives 100% if you do it), reading (10%, self reported), class eval (2%).

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RELA275
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is the perfect religion class! I learned a lot, but it wasn't very much work. Almost no readings (besides continuing your personal reading of the Book of Mormon) and very fair tests. He loves the Book of Mormon and has many interesting academic and spiritual insights. He really cares about his students and how they're doing in the class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: REL324
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hedges is a VERY GOOD instructor. Yes, it's important to attend class (duh! this isn't an online class). Theres nothing on the test that isnt covered in class. Homework is minimal and can be done at an easy pace. If you don't understand something, Prof. Hedges will do anything to help. Anyone with a negative review simply didnt try.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RELC324
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This turned out to be the hardest history class I have ever taken. You have to become an expert on the D&C to pass his ridiculous tests. If you miss even one class, you are in big trouble. Make sure you take the class with a friend who takes good notes. I definitely recommend taking it from Dorius or Brooks, it will save you so much time and effort

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: REL324
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Good lectures, caring instructors, inspiring papers, and INFERNAL TESTS.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RELC324
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have absolutely loved Prof. Hedges' class. He has an astounding knowledge of the scriptures and is awesome at explaining difficult concepts. His lectures are awesome. The class is very easy to pass as long as you take good notes. He cares much more about your spiritual growth than a syllabus and it shows.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: REL341
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Okay--I honestly hate taking religion courses because I feel they are subjective, graded way too heavy for 2 credit hour, blazay blazay. BUT--Professor Hedges is literally the ONLY religion professor I have loved. Not only does he care bout his students, but he gives you the facts, opinions, and lets you know which is which. Take him, and only him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: REL324
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Brother Hedges is possibly the best religion teacher I've had so far. He is real, honest, spiritual, and knows so much! He is so nice and will meet with you to discuss any of your questions. You need to pay attention in class, since that's where he gets all his test questions. His tests are straightforward.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RELC324
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Brother Hedges is one of the most kind and genuine people I have ever met. His lectures are so interesting, and he never uses powerpoint so you do have to go to class. If you pay attention you will do well. He answers tough questions honestly and is super smart. I wish I wasn't graduating so I could take another class from him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RELC341
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Professor Hedges. He is by far the best lecturer I've come across at BYU. He just stands in front of the class and tells the information as if he's telling a story. He always makes sure you know the information though. He's good at answering difficult questions and really cares about each of his students! TAKE THIS CLASS!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RELC342
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Honestly my favorite class ever! I wish I wasn't graduating so that I could take another class from him! Quizzes each week, but do the reading and you will be fine. Tests are easy, just study your notes from lecture. Research paper does take some time, but he is a super easy grader. TAKE THIS CLASS!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RELC342
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love Brother Hedges! This is honestly my favorite religion class I've taken. He has weekly reading quizzes but as long as you did the reading and come to class you'll be fine. His tests are heavily lecture based so you need to come to class. He does require a term paper but he's a pretty lenient grader. Definitely would take him again!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RELC342
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy is absolutely fantastic. I took his Joseph Smith class and Pioneer class and I considered it an honor and a privilege to attend. Seriously the guy is easily my favorite religion professor ever. He knows church history extremely well and his lectures were super interesting, and I loved the class! Do yourself a favor and take his classes!!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: REL341
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I didn't do as well as I hoped, but even still I have no reservation saying this class was like a 6/5 content wise. It was so amazing to learn from one of the lead historians on the JS papers. Super humble teacher that can answer just about any question openly and honestly about JS. Really helped my testimony of JS grow. Hard but totally worth it!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RELC342
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was my third Church History class at BYU, and thanks to Bro. Hedges, it was my favorite. Such a knowledgeable, engaging lecturer, one of the nicest guys you'll meet, and extremely helpful. Very skilled at handling tough topics in Church History. The class is very manageable & stress-free. If you need a religion credit, take this class.