George Demacopoulos - Fordham University - Rose Hill, Bronx, NY

Professor: George Demacopoulos

Department: Theology

College: Fordham University - Rose Hill, Bronx, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: THEO3833
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

2 papers & essay questions for the midterm & final. More of a history class, but is extremely knowledgeable and helps you to appreciate your faith more. don't need to be religious to enjoy the class though. offers extra credit. He's funny and will always say "in the class you should have taken, but haven't" referring to CPI. Great professor!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: THEO3316
• 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:

Dr. Demacopoulos is the best professor I've had at Fordham so far. He doesn't need notes when he lectures, he just speaks from memory. He is so intelligent! 3 3-page papers with thought-provoking questions, midterm, final. You need to do the readings in order to understand what's going on, especially if you aren't religious. Take him if you can!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: THEO3316
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Demacopoulos is great. He changed the format of the Byzantine Christianity class to focus on three persuasive papers (3 pages), a midterm, and a final. Readings are always a reasonable length, and lectures are interesting. He cares a lot about grammar, so have someone read over your papers. Definitely take if you have the chance.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: THEO3316
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took Prof. Demacopoulos for Byzantine Christianity. Overall a good experience. He is a great lecturer and very interesting speaker. You're graded on 3 group papers, a debate, midterm, and final. Make sure you have a good group or take this class with a friend because most of your final grade comes from those group projects. Not an easy A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: THEO1000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best teacher you will ever have at Fordham. He is a hard, but you will be thankful for it. He's witty, smart, and kind. If you show that you are putting in effort, then he will be there to help you. If you are at college to learn, take one of his classes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: THEO1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. D is a fierce grader and really expects a lot from his students, especially from a freshmen level course. However, if you are looking to really improve your writing and consider topics in a different lights, he is your guy. You will get out as much as you put in, and if you put in a minimal amount of work expect a low grade.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: THEO3316
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are looking for an easy good grade, Dr. Demacopoulos is not the professor to take. Yes, he is a very, very smart and nice man, but he is an extremely unfair grader and not the best teacher. He harps on speaking articulately and writing well, but I can't even tell you how many mistakes I've caught him on. Practice what you preach.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BYZCHRISTIANITY
• 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:

Dr. Demacopoulos is one of the best professors, if not the best professor, at Fordham University. Not only is he personally a genius but he makes his lectures intriguing and interesting. Take as many of his classes as possible.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: THEO4000
• 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:

Dr. D is one of the best Theology professors at Fordham. He challenges you in a way that makes you want to improve. Yes, he does hold high standards for his students, but he offers you the tools to achieve them. Dr. D can be intimidating, but you will come to see how nice and helpful he is. If you want to become a better student, take him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: THEO4000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took Dr. D for two theology courses last year. This is not your typical theology class where everyone gets an A and sometimes theres an occasional B. This professor will separate the men from the boys, and those who truly enjoy theology will do well in his class if they put in the effort. Those who don't will end up getting C's or lower. Guaranteed

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: THEO3000
• 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:

He is the most bright professor I have had at Fordham so far- and he knows it. Took him for CT&P 1. Class was 5 in class essays and 1 final. He's a hard grader but if you put in a lot of work, you'll do fine. Worth taking his class!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: THEO3830
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Incredibly brilliant, lectures from memory, and helpful in office hours, esp. regarding papers. Can be rather intimidating, though, but he is actually a nice guy.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Definitely the best professor I've had at Fordham. His lectures were great and was very enthusiastic about the subject matter. He demanded good writing and made you work hard but I'm definitely a better student coming out of his class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: THEO3551
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I can say confidently, as I'm on my way out of Fordham, that he is the best and most influential teacher I've ever had in my life. He pushes students not be coddling or complimenting them, but by demanding a good performance. He's kind of intimidating but it's motivating. Everyone should take him at least once.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EARLYXIAN
• 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:

Took his summer class. Extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic! He expects a lot of class participation and good writing is a must, but it is definitely worth it. Not an easy A, but Demacopoulos made the subject matter so interesting. One of my favorite classes so far.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: EARLYXIAN
• 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:

Hes a great professor. ull learn alot! i never though early xian writings would be interesting but i was wrong.. Dr D makes that class fun

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RSRU3000
• 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:

Very qualified, competent and knowledgeable. Exams are difficult, and grading is harsh, but the amount you will learn from him will make it definitely worthwhile.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RSRU3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Brilliant.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BYZR8
• 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:

Guy is off the charts intelligent. Take him. He is very hard but if you show up to his class the grade really doesn't matter. Probably the best professor I've had. Also class feels like a history class which is nice as opposed to theology

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HPRU1502
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is great! Funny, charming, and extremely intelligent. He makes every class interesting and sparks great discussions. He's a stickler about good writing, so really proofread and make sure to write as well as you can. One of my favorite classes at Fordham so far. Take him!