Jodi Magness - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

Professor: Jodi Magness

Department: Theology

College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: RELI63
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is so nice and makes the class enjoyable! This was one of my favorite classes at UNC!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RELI106
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was the worst class I have taken at UNC. Jodi spit out so much information in her lectures that it was impossible to get it all written down. Not to mention, my TA, Annie O'brien, made my grade plummet in this class. My recitation grade was worse than my midterms, and I did all assignments and attended weekly. Do NOT take this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: RELI106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jodi is very knowledgable and passionate about what she teaches. The lectures can be boring, but you must attend to learn the material. The tests are not too bad, and I think they are easier than last year. Recitation is also required, and it is dependent on your TA. A good TA will make the class easier and better!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RELI63
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jodi is amazing! She is very passionate and knowledgable about the subject matter. The class is not a lot of homework, but it graded difficultly. There are some weird assignments like dressing up and artwork, but it is only Jodi trying to make the class fun.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RELI63
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loved this class! She is really passionate about helping her students, but it is a class that you have to work for an A!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: RELI106
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

RELI106 has been my favorite class this semester. You aren't allowed to even touch an electronic in class, but her lectures are AMAZING. You can tell how passionate she is about the topic, you can't help but be interested. Exams are very reasonable, and she recently switched to a multiple choice format on exams instead of short answer.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RELI110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I talked to my TA. He said Jodi told them they could only give credit for certain facts on tests. So, you might write all true facts but not get full credit bc they weren't allowed to give points for stuff Jodi didn't predetermine. TAs can't help it/ don't have a choice in the matter. In any case, it's annoying. Just memorize as much as you can!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RELI110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Everything is graded by TAs and they take their job WAYYYY too seriously. Jodi is super nice and her lectures are interesting. All test material is given beforehand but you never know what the TAs want. The class would be better if the TAs werent power happy.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RELI110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very well respected/famous in field, so that's neat. 3 midterms, 1 paper, 1 final. Attendance checks. Tests frustrating bc you are asked for 2-3 facts about each object, but TAs are only allowed to give you credit for facts Jodi has predetermined as the ones she's looking for. (My TA described guessing which facts Jodi's looking for as a crapshoot)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: RELI110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Magness really knows her stuff! Coming into this class I was sure I was going to hate it, but because she was so passionate about the material, the class was not bad at all. Your grade come from 4 exams and a term paper (kinda a pain), but I would highly recommend it considering it knocks out 3 get-eds!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RELI110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The lectures can sometimes be really dense, Professor Magness is really a master of the material and is super excited about teaching it. She's accessible outside of class and is always willing to help clear up difficult concepts, but your grade is ultimately determined by how easy/hard your TA grades. Her lectures are based exactly on her book.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RELI110
• 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:

Not an easy A. There is not a lot of work associated with the class but even if you pay deep attention to the lectures and prepare for the tests early, you are bound to do only alright. They look for such specific information and don't allow room for creativity. Grade depends entirely on which TA you have.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: RELI110
• 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:

Anyone complaining about this class simply didn't try bc they thought it be an easy A. Jodi is an amazing & passionate lecturer and literally gives you what will be on the exams. TAs may grade differently, but if you put the right info they will give you credit. As for the term paper, it was simple as long as you spent time reading it. EASY CLASS!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RELI110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

this class is entirely based on your TA you get which is unfair. expected to memorize absurd amounts of dates and get counted off for the stupidest things. I memorized every slide and essay word for word and still got Bs on the exams. the final exam is the most unfair exam ive ever had. memorizing 41 slides and 10 essays to be tested on 5 of them.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RELI110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jodi is the beeest - she is so passionate about what she does. Class can get long and feel like a lot of writing but the information is interesting if you put in the work. My TA was helpful but a hard grader. Hard to get an A in this class. I definitely recommend it - especially because it gets three gen eds !!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RELI110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Graded completely by TAs and it's pretty harsh. A few times my TA told me what I put on my exam was correct but she had to count it wrong because it wasn't exactly what was on the grading key. Get your BN credit somewhere else. Easy to get a B, pretty hard to get an A. Term paper is beyond the scope of the class/undergrad ability.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RELI110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is hilarious! The class is all lectures and though many reviews say it's 'so boring', this has been one of my favorite courses. If you're interested in Biblical times it's cool to see the archaeology. If you study really hard for the exams you can get an A- (even if you know everything you won't get a 100 because UNC doesn't work that way).

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RELI110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Magness clearly knows her stuff. However, class is so so so boring. There is no point in going as she gives you test questions ahead of time and you can get all info from the textbook. You have no interaction with her, it is all through your TA. The TA ultimately determines your grade.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RELI110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved her class. So worth it. Lectures can get long, but she does try to make them interesting. Your grade does depends on the TA you get, but they will be fair for the most part. The exams are directly from her notes and powerpoints, so you should be fine if you try a little! By the way, I got away with not using the textbook at all.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RELI110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely loved Jodi! Her lectures are long but very interesting, and all the material you need for the test and more is described in lecture. Go to class and take notes and you'll do well!