John Willis - Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX

Professor: John Willis

Department: Bible, Missions & Ministry

College: Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIBL211
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr Willis was not particularly hard. His class is very boring and he's picky about attendance. The tests aren't too bad because the answers are verbatim from notes. The tests take very long to complete. Great guy and one of the kindest men I know

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIBLE454
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I like Dr. Willis as a person. However, I do not enjoy his teaching style. He basically just reads the verses to you in class with little explanation of context. There are multiple things to keep up with (i.e. you are in a group and have to lead the class in a prayer and devotion and continuously rotate with other groups). Tests are hard.

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great Professor! Funny guy, tests are fill in the blank and it can be tough, but if you study you will do fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIBL221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy but extremely boring and difficult class. The tests are basically for bible majors and he can go from being really sweet to somewhat annoying. Very strange sense of humor. Do not take the class unless you are really interested in the OT.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIBL221
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sweetest guy you will ever meet on campus. He passes out cookies in the bible building to everyone! Tests are hard, mostly fill in the blank and essay but I think that is because of the TA. He works with you though so you don't get left behind. He expects a hug everytime you see him so be prepared. Heart of gold.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MOTOT211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Okay,so,Dr. Willis is one of the nicest people I've ever met.He's the kind of guy you wish would have been your mentor at church.He reads the text to you in class, and the tests are exclusively remembering (basically verbatim) what happened in 250+ pages of text. Don't take him if you're one of us at ACU who didn't grow up Christian. You will fail.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIBL452
• 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:

Nicest professor you'll ever have. However, Historical Books of the OT was horribly boring. We spent every class simply going over the stories. I wanted to say: "Hey, we can read!" Essentially, class = 100% story content, 0% interpretation. Personally I'd rather read the stories myself than have them read to me for $2100.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIBLE211
• 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. Willis is the kindest professor I have ever met. He learns everyone's names, gives birthday cards and cookies, and takes student groups to lunch each week. Extensive knowledge of the old testament, class a bit difficult but worth it, and he is very helpful.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIBL111
• 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:

Professor Willis is an excellent professor. Make sure to take his class any chance you get.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIBL460
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIBL211
• 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:

Very difficult tests and quizzes. Teaching style was hard to grasp, and strange sense of humor. Professor is very nice though, does remember everyone's name and does provide cookies every time.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIBLE
• 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:

Dr. Willis is one of the most wonderful Bible teachers at ACU. He is so wise and dedicated to God that you will learn more about the Bible than you dreamed of knowing. If you have the opportunity, take his class!!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: OLDTESTAMENT
• 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:

Will learn every name in a class of hundreds. Had students over to his house for dinner every week. Great, incredible man. One of the kindest professors I have ever had.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Can remember your name forever after having you in class. Brings cookies for class every time. Has forgotten more about the Bible than I will ever know. I appreciated everything about his class. I'm more knowledgable because of his time, energy and wisdom shared in class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

An old saying from former students (Willis'll kill us!) seems true. Very informative and a highlight of my week. I was also part of his mentoring group. He just expects a lot from grad students. Keeps me on my toes.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIB21112
• 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:

He is THE MOST amazing man I have ever met!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: REL102
• 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:

He's better then any other teacher in the school! He bakes cookies for class. Also he is very cute.