John Walsh - University of Redlands, Redlands, CA

Professor: John Walsh

Department: Theology

College: University of Redlands, Redlands, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: REL120
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great lecturer, however there is small student participation in the actual discussions. Very book heavy, but he goes over them in class. Very good man to have as your professor. He is THE man on campus.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: REL450
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

John Walsh is so incredibly kind, caring, funny and insanely smart. He is a great lecturer, he isn't boring, and he's interested in his students' thoughts. This course was a great one because we discussed current events and read articles that related to what's going on in the world. There weren't any additional assignments. Highly highly recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: REL120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His intro level ethics class is fun. The first semester is focused on how to use ethics while the second gets to the actual ethical issues. My only suggestion is that it be more of a discussion based class, rather than just a lecture. There is a lot of reading, but it's all interesting. Make sure to participate so he knows who you are!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: REL120
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Though no one could possibly argue that Dr. Walsh is somehow a bad man. As a professor of ethics, he is incredibly biased. Very disappointed with his class. He starts by teaching how to approach conversations on ethics and how to find compromise, then proceeds to disregard what he teaches and teaches his own ethics as universal. A good hearted man.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FYS02
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is amazing! Lot's of reading, but I learned more in this class than any other class. It definitely changed my view of the world.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: REL122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Unfortunately, I found that he does not actually teach ethics in his ethics courses. He is highly biased and expresses strong personal opinions in his lectures, instead of presenting balanced arguments. The final grade is typically based on two exams and a presentation, so there is not much opportunity to obtain a good grade in his courses.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: REL122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the best

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: REL120
• 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:

John Walsh is AMAZING. You need to take a class with his. He is kind, caring, and extremely knowledgeable. I enjoyed going to religion and ethics every day, because He made it so interesting. I had him for may term, the best part as that he worked it so that there were no text books at all when I took him everything was on reserve at the library.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FYS02
• 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:

An easy class. You don't have to do the reading to get by but the point of this course isn't really just about getting by. Do the reading! John is a good guy. He'll never say never when it comes to helping anyone.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FYS02
• 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:

the nicest professor ever. totally helpful as a Freshman seminar advisor. really cares about his kids. The class is interesting, and he is really passionate about human rights and civil liberties. big green supporter and democrat, though hes a chaplain, but thats whats makes him great!

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Best teacher ever, and the best class ever!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RELIGION
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

GREAT GUY! He's compassionate, caring, intelligent and helpful.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 2005
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

John is a great friend and an excellent advisor. He is one of those teachers that you have to take while at Redlands in order to get the full "Redlands experience".

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ETHICSREL
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RELIGION
• 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:

If you want to REALLY learn something, take Walsh. His courses speak to topics that have lasting importance. On some days, his classes reach for high heights but miss by virtue of reticent students. John marched with MLK and negotiated iran hostage crisis

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ETHICSAND
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a very nice man, but not very challenging. If you want an easy A and a pleasant class, take his. If you want to really learn something take something else.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: REL
• 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:

One of the professors you must experience at some point before you graduate

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: REL122
• 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:

Amazingly helpful, truly brilliant, and 100% interesting. His class was such a pleasure to take - you will learn so much! Course text was wisely choosen (and wisely covered in class). He'll make you think!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: REL120
• 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:

Very sweet guy and easy to get a long with