David Booth - St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN

Professor: David Booth

Department: Theology

College: St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: REL121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very thoughtful lectures and meaningful group discussions

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RE121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

i LOVE booth!! hes one of the nicest people i've met and he is super understanding and kind. my class is themed around the bible and nature themes within it and how it connects to current environmental issues, and booth very clearly understands the situation and is very good at communicating with students.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: REL121
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

David Booth is truly a blessing from above. He restored some of my faith in humanity by being so positive and accepting but also tore it down through his class that related the environment and the bible. He builds his students up, and I walked out of every class feeling more intelligent.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RE121
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Booth is a very inspirational man! Every time I walk out of that class, this may sound stupid but, I feel "philosophical". He is very intelligent and the class are always discussion based, sometimes group discussions, peer reviewing . I got 3 papers + final and they weren't so bad. Listening and participating in class will be just fine!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: REL121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had David for EnCon religion. His class was incredible and quite literally changed my life. He cares about all his students and is always very accomadating to different backgrounds and knowledge. He is one of the best and most inspiring professors I have ever had and I can't wait to take more classes from him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: REL209
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best prof I've ever had. Willing to learn from students.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: REL121
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

DAVID BOOTH! He's such an amazing professor, he taught me so much and helped me figure out what I'm doing with my life. Lots of discussion and writing.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: REL209
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I have ever had. Incredibly articulate, and has a vested interest in his students' lives, success, and health. On days when you can't get to the readings, you will be fine, because he helps explain everything so well. If you self-identify as male, or if you don't, take his classes on feminist theology.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RE121
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Taken for En Con. David is both incredibly smart and patient. However, for an 8-a.m. it was largely lecture and little class discussion. Emphasizes gender and historical context within the Bible; papers were very low-key and midterm/final required thorough knowledge of a critical terms list + 1-2 essays.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SCICN217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

David Booth is one of the most genuine, dedicated, caring, intelligent, inspirational professors I have ever had. Professor Booth made this course incredibly fulfilling. I would take another class with him in a heartbeat if I had room in my schedule. He is always willing to stay after class to chat, and he cares about and understands students.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: REL121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

David is the best teacher I have ever had, His lectures are wonderful and engaging. he's incredibly helpful and modest, and I genuinely learned a lot in the class. He grades very fairly.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: REL344
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've taken two classes with David, and they're both two of the best I've taken at Olaf. Take a class from him even if you have no interest in religion. He is fascinating, eloquent and has inspired me to learn and think like no professor ever had. He grades a bit hard on papers, but it's absolutely worth it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: REL121
• 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:

I took his class years ago. However, I have never forgotten it. As an older person, I still use many of the lessons learned in the class. A conversation is like a tennis match where each person must observe, listen, and return the ball. Also, short and simple sentences are valuable in written language. Be ready, he is extremely smart.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: REL121
• 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:

David Booth is awesome!! He is the best religion professor on campus! He is nice, encouraging, really knows his stuff and really, really funny. He wants to know your opinions and at the same time keeps the discussions in the right path. TAKE HIS CLASS!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: REL121G
• 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:

An Amazing Professor. Became a father-like figure and was extremely non-intimidating and approachable.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: REL121G
• 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:

Extremely nice and helpful. Overall nice guy and GREAT professor. He was a little too liberal for me though

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: REL121
• 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:

Extremely helpful. Class is fun, and makes it interesting. Probably my favorite class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: REL121E
• 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:

He's one of the calmest, most patient, gentle teachers I've met. He's extremely helpful, friendly, and funny. He made what I thought was going to be an awful class very interesting. He teaches in a very fair way and although he's philosophical, he cares for his students. TAKE HIS CLASS!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: REL121E
• 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:

An amazing person to know, he cares so much about his students and has a wonderful, calm, passionate, accepting personality. Very easy and enjoyable to have lecture and discussion with.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: REL121
• 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:

Really one of the best Professors and teachers I have ever had. He is extremely insightful and really makes class interesting. He is what I would imagine a college professor being.