Forrest Baird - Whitworth University, Spokane, WA

Professor: Forrest Baird

Department: Philosophy

College: Whitworth University, Spokane, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PH261
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Forrest was not shy about diving in to tough subjects, especially surrounding grief. It was honestly very refreshing to be able to discuss honestly and opening about how Christianity and pain can and do coexists. Truly amazing class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PH261
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Forrest is one of the best professors I've ever had. Although this class was super reading intensive, (it's CS Lewis, you're signing up for it) I learned so much and was left deep in thought every class. Forrest is hilarious, dedicated, incredibly knowledgeable, and he taught me so much. For sure take a class of his if you get the chance!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Outdated pedagogical strategies and uniform thinking. If you are a 50 year old Christian you will love him. If you don't agree with his view points I'd stay away.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PH261
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I LOVED THIS C.S. LEWIS CLASS A LOT

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PH261CSLEWIS
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Forrest is the best. He is clear and logical. He's got great stories and I would recommend this class for anyone who likes thinking deeply about the most important things in life. I was challenged in my thinking and I would love to take more classes from him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PH201
• 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:

Fabulous professor that you learn lots from. Very passionate and very good at what he does. Able to make complex and abstract concepts very simple and concrete.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PH261
• 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: N/A

Comment:

He is such a complex thinker, he takes every student seriously (or NOT seriously, which is better), he is hilarious, knowledgeable, and he makes snacks a priority in 3-hour night classes. Who WOULDN'T love this guy?

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CORE250
• 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:

Great professor who loves the material. I learned more from him in this class than I thought I could.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CORE250
• 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:

Very intelligent, also funny.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PH261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Forrest Baird is an amazing individual. He can be a bit awkward during one on one conversations, but he is an overall really nice guy. He also really knows his stuff, especially stuff about C.S. Lewis... his knowledge is a bit uncanny. I would definitely recommend taking any classes from him. :]

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CO250
• 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:

Forrest and professor like him are what make Whitworth great. He is passionate about what he teaches and which makes it easier to learn. I took Logic and really struggled, but he was always willing to go over the homework with me during office hours. He also leads the most amazing Jan-term trip. Take Core 250 abroad- it will change you life!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PH261
• 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:

outgoing guy, thinks he is really funny, sometimes its true, has stalker-ish knowledge of Lewis, wants you to learn and is rather helpful, loves talking about big picture and ideas and stories and gets really into them. Class good to take to get you to read the books but not really worth more than that

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LOGIC1
• 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:

Forrest is the best!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CORE250
• 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 entertaining professor. Made everything he talked about like an educational comedy routine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CO250
• 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:

Forrest is great. He's really a nice guy and funny! Not to mention he really knows his stuff. Made Core 250 enjoyable. Recommend him as a D-Group leader.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CORE250
• 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:

The best. Hands down.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ALL
• 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:

Forrest is my colleague, and he taught me to think. Brilliant, profoundly committed, awe-inspiringly decent, and one of the three best teachers I've seen in nearly 40 years of hanging around colleges.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CORE250
• 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:

professor baird is the ONLY way to take core 250: he makes an incredible discussion group leader. he keeps things interesting, but not overwhelming. he's definitely the best core 250 professor!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CSLEWIS
• 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:

Freakin awesome

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSPHYMANY
• 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:

Probably the most fascinating mind I came across at Whitworth. Classes were hard but extremely thought provoking. They helped give me the capacity to free myself of the psychological slavery of Christianity that I grew up in and think for myself. Though I never really talked with him one on one, I have the utmost respect for him. One of the few people or profs I ever liked or respected at Whitworth college.