Professor: John Ranieri
Department: Philosophy
College: Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: HONS1102
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Father Ranieri s class was one of the hardest I took but it be made it interesting and explained the concepts perfectly. I was intimidated at first if Im honest. Participation is crucial! Brilliant man and amazing human being and as others have said he truly cares about his students. Take him, itll be an great experience.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: HONS2101
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Father Ranieri is one of the best professors at Seton Hall. He is an expert in his field, cares deeply for his students, and is extremely fair. If you have the opportunity to take him, definitely do so.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: HONS2101
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's tougher in this class than the medieval colloquium, so it is easy to be discouraged that you are going to receive a worse grade. Stick through it and they seemed to put a nice curve on the final grade.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: CORE3595
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
he's a good professor. the class is discussion based but as long as you participate a couple of times your grade will be fine. the readings aren't bad and the oral final was easier than i thought it would be
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: HONS1102
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is very thorough in his grading and will not refrain from commenting on the littlest detail, which personally I found very instructive. His lecturing is sufficiently interesting and informative, however, he does tend to dwell on historical background more often than not. Notwithstanding, he is very good at explaining philosophical concepts.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: HONS2103
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
As director of the Honors program he's very strict in class. He expects you to participate and show up to class as stated in the syllabus. Do so if you don't want major points taken off. As a professor I found him very insightful - he definitely opens your views on philosophy. He can digress a lot as he rambles on about explaining stuff though.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: HONS1102
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I really enjoyed Father Ranieri's lectures, but he can get off topic with historical information. Come to class and take thorough notes and tests, quizzes, and papers will be much easier. He was a pretty easy grader but he rarely gave feedback on assignments. Definitely would recommend taking!
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: HONS1102
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Father Ranieri cares for his students and is incredibly knowledgeable. He isn't the toughest grader in the world, but make sure you put meaningful though and effort into your work.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: 1920THTHINKERS
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Fr. Ranieri is a very intelligent man. His class was very intimidating at first for me, mainly because I am not an honors student and was unsure what to expect. Do the readings, attend class, and participate. Ended up with a B+.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: HONS2103
- 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:
Fr. Ranieri is one of the best professors at Seton Hall. Honestly, he is a highly educated, dedicated and interesting teacher. His classes are far from easy, but he is fair and encourages you to get the most from the material. Go to class, participate, and understand the material, and you will do well.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: HONS2103
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He has a huge ego which causes him to degrade students sometimes. His grading and attendance policies are strict. He will like you if you understand philosophy.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: HONS1102
- 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:
You have to participate to do well. He's funny sometimes, other times he's rude. He's kind of a tough grader, but if you pay attention and talk it will outweigh bad grades on papers usually.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: HONS1102
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Definetly not reccommended. Very vague in what he wants and rarely offers any valuable input for improvement. How you do well in his class is beyond me. Not all approachable and very rarely interesting. Would avoid at all costs
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1105
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You must be involved and participate. Dont let his priesthood fool you. He is a cynic and not as friendly as you would think
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: PHILPHIL
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Fair enough, he's a nice guy but the contents of the course are BS. This class disguises religion as philosophy, and you need to treat myths like credible facts. There's a ton of reading and it's very difficult. he's a very tough grader on the in class writing, and the exam is brutal because i felt completely underprepared for it. not recommended!
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: HONS2003
- 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:
Father Ranieri is great. I had him for Honors and took him again for a Seminar. He's a funny guy and makes class interesting. He is very big on participation, so make sure you speak up!
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: HONS2003
- 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:
Awesome. Really is a nice guy, very approachable. Definitely does not come off as a priest. Interesting sense of humor, and one of the more merciful honors professors. I don't find him dull at all. Doesn't pretend to know what he doesn't know.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: HONS2101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This professor doesn't care if oyu learn or not. He will rush through the material to fulfill the syllabus, and he will be glad to fail you. My roommate had him last year, too, and said she was surprised he was a man of god. highly UNrecommended
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: PHIL1105
- 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:
I definitely recommend him. One warning: Don't take him in the morning b/c he will not cut you *any* slack with attendance. Other than that, he raises some interesting questions in class. By far, though, the best thing about this prof. is his sense of humor. Take his class, it's worth it just b/c he can be hilarious.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: HONS2101
- 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's the man, plain and simple.
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