John Fea - Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA

Professor: John Fea

Department: History

College: Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took my Hist Gen Ed as a dual-enrolled student with Professor Fea, which meant it was my first college class ever. I highly enjoyed his lectures and felt that the paper assignments were clear. You have to take lots of notes during his lectures and work hard to keep up, if you do this he is a solid choice for your Hist Gen Ed.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST390
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate about History and cares about the students he admires. Tells funny stories, gives interesting lectures. Gives you a letter grade without lots of feedback, never sure where the grade comes from. Sometimes class doesn't have a flow, take great notes one day and the next none at all. It is lecture heavy, not discussion based. Good guy!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST345
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fea is a great Prof but he's a really hard grader. I took PA History and US History with him during the same semester. Take the grade you think you got, drop ten points, and there's your actual grade. Also NEVER miss this class. I was sick one day and missed so much material.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST141
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Fea is the best history lecturer I've ever had. He works hard to develop a clear understanding of the time as well as why history happened in the way it did. I found it hard to follow him at first because you can't always discern what is most important, but notes are essential in this class, and just know you'll need to take a lot succeed

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST342
• 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:

A very passionate professor and lecturer who clearly loves not only his job but also the subject matter. He didn't grade nearly as hard as I thought he would, either, so that was just an added bonus. (Class America in the Age of the Revolution)

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST141
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite History professors at Messiah, there is no wonder why he was the department chair. Strong understanding of American history and made sure to address popular misconceptions throughout his lectures. Great orator. Exhibits Christ-likeness in his daily interactions with students. Would invite over for dinner.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST141
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fea really makes you think about history and how it has shaped our country. I really gained a better appreciation for it. Exams are all essays, but he grades pretty fairly. Also, he kinda shouts in lecture , so you may not want too close to the front.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST099
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fea is awesome! If you didn't like history before prepare to change your mind. His passionate, evangelistic style of teaching is compelling and entertaining. He debunks the common misconception that history degrees are worthless. However, He doesn't tolerate inattention in his class.He will call you out if you're texting, sleeping, or disruptive.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST141
• 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:

Fea is a hard grader, but a hilarious lecturer. He is very passionate about what he teaches. Very strict, no phones allowed in lecture, laptops allowed but another prof sits in the back to monitor usage. Blue book exams suck, get used to them. I would recommend Snyder over Fea for Seminar.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST141
• 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:

I hated History, but this class has completely changed my view. He is a dynamic teacher and is very easy to understand. Though you have to work hard to get good grades, he grades very fairly. TAKE FEA!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST141
• 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:

by far one of my favorite teachers. pretty tough, but knows how to teach. he engages you into his lectures like they're a living scene. very intelligent, very interesting, but hard grader. exams can be rough if you don't study. all essay exams. overall, fantastic prof.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof, very enthusiastic and really is passionate about history. Tests are always essays. very hard grader.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST141
• 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 learned more from this class than from any history i have ever taken. he lectures the entire time and you take notes alot of notes. you dont have to go to lecture but you must go to seminar. the tests are challanging and you must study and prepare for them but if you go before for help, he will, and it is worth it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST141
• 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:

You can tell he likes to be in class because his lectures are fun and interesting. His tests are hard, but the class isn't too bad. He's a great guy and I will be taking more of his classes.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He loves to talk! During lecture his voice is extremely loud! Knows what he's talking about. Expects students to do a good amount of work. Seminars you need to study for the fairly hard quizzes. His tests are essays and hard to get an A on. Likes details! Nice guy who has a great sense of humor in class and gets comfortable if you let him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST399
• 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 was awesome!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST141
• 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:

amazing prof, seriously...the tests are a little on the hard side, but he helps you prepare for them really well, as long as you show up to his lectures and you pay attention to the study guides he gives you before, it is easily done...even if you're just looking for something to fill a gen ed requirement, this is a really amazing class

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Let's just say that he was such a great professor, I currently have a small crush on him. Makes you love history too.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS234
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My favorite prof. Was very passionate about what he taught which got you excited about it. I learned so much about the Civil War and about what it means to study history. Is not about dates and stuff but about big picture concepts. I highly recommend this prof!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS
• 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

Comment:

Fea and Wilson both are very personable. If you are a history major.. just give it time.. as a soph., it has taken my freshman year and half of this year to get close to them.. they have so much going on.. seriously.. plus.. they have a life outside of acedemia too!