Barbara Darling-Smith - Wheaton College, Norton, MA

Professor: Barbara Darling-Smith

Department: Theology

College: Wheaton College, Norton, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FYS101
• 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 adore Professor Darling; she truly lives up to her name. Though her classes aren't terribly difficult, she is inspirational to interact with and learn from. She is incredibly supportive, intelligent, hilarious, and genuine. If you are struggling at all or are confused about anything, she is more than happy to talk with you. Always smiling :)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof darling is one of the nicest, kindest teachers you will ever take a class with, and on top of all that she cares about what she's doing.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: REL342
• 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:

Best class I have ever taken in college. I love Barbara Darling. Her energy is amazing and inspirational.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: REL277
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She made me appreciate religion after a Catholic school ruined it for me. She is an ANGEL!! She happy, enthusiastic, energetic, open minded, informative. The reading was a lot, but interesting. I learned so much and she was the sweetest woman. Even brought her darling little bunny to class and let us bring our own animals :D

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: REL162
• 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:

Probably worst professor at Wheaton. I still shocked everyone loves her. Her classes are BS. She drinks way too much coffee or something. Everyone talks about their dead grandparents as if it were group therapy. The list goes on... Just remember how much money your paying for each class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: REL305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super enthusiastic and passionate! A lot of reading, but you can skim it and get away with it for the most part. Classes based on discussion, not lecture, so it's engaging and educational.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: REL277
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A little crazy and extremely hyper, this professor has an unusual way of teaching. She never lectures, and rather provides insight to a class discussion. As a result, you walk away learning more about the world than just religion.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: REL277
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

my favorite professor at wheaton. so enthusiastic and passionate about teaching. classes are always packed and exams are easy (she basically gives you the answers). voted professor of the year four or five times by now. good class discussions, great texts. highly recommend BDK.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really excited about her subject.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: RELIG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

SUCH a fun professor. A lot of reading at some points, but she'll usually give the answers to the quizzes during the class period at some point. She's so energetic and tells funny stories. It's very experiential.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RLGNSEX
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Has a true love and passion for not only teaching her students but learning from them. Big on class participation which might be difficult as her classes are ALWAYS overly full but never hesitates to meet with you any time outside of class to discuss everything from the most esoteric theology to where she gets her shoes. GREAT!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: REL357
• 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:

She makes anything fun and is an experience all in herself.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: RELIGION
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is so full of energy and excitement for the subject you can't help but pay attention and get actively involved in the learning process.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RELG
• 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:

great teacher

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: REL277
• 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: N/A

Comment:

She is very helpful and overall a good teacher

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: REL223
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Not my favorite class, but Prof Darling-Smith is very entertaining. She is always full of energy.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: REL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A wonderful person to have as a professor and just simply to know.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

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