Kent Richter - College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

Professor: Kent Richter

Department: Philosophy

College: College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was a difficult professor to take. He hated when anyone would take out their phones. On one occasion Professor Richter told us all to go to hell and then left class 25 minutes early. The homework is worth 5 points but it would be in your best interest to complete each one thoroughly, he is a tough grader. Overall I would never recommend him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HONPHILO1100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took his hon philo class. You need 4 books & there r 4 take home quizzes, and 4 papers (no test).I can say without a doubt tht this professor is one of the best I've ever had. He cares about students success & involvement in the class. u need to attend & participate; but if you're shy, talk 2 him after class 4 participation credits. He's AMAZING!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: REL1150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Richter is a good professor but he does expect a lot out of you. I wouldn't recommend taking Relig-1150 over the summer because there is a lot of assignments and reading in just an 8 week period. He is very accessible for help but do be prepared for him to play devils advocate for all your discussion board responses/papers you submit.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: REL1150
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was a very funny and fun professor, 10/10 would take his class again. The beginning of the semester if very easy and smooth, but at the end of the semester there are a few essays that overlap. You do need to go visit a religious establishment and write your experience. And the book isn't required but is it very helpful to study off of.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: REL1150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Richter is a great teacher. He is passionate about Religion, and enjoys teaching his students about it. He is critical on grading essay papers, but gives good feedback. He encourages participation, and is easy to approach. Lectures are helpful, but you'll really need to read the material to pass the quizzes. Very interesting teacher!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: REL1100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are kind of boring sometimes, doesn't care what you do as long as you are respectful towards everyone else. 12 take home quizzes and 3 papers, the final is basically a big quiz. Makes you buy 2 books, but only the small one matters.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100REL150
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

funny, keeps things interesting, pushes you to think outside of the box

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: REL1150
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Richter is a great Professor. PERIOD I only got a B in his class but it was a good class as I had to take for Depaul. He challenges you on the blackboard discussions, as he should! He gives you great feedback too! Sure, there are tests, some essays to write, even a field trip to a religious place, which at first I wasnt crazy, but it was cool.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHILO1150
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class felt like it was a class for those with a major in philosophy. There was a lot of reading to do and there were discussion boards where he would argue with someone's point of view on the topic. The papers required extra research and for one of the papers we had to go to a religious establishment and write a paper on it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHILO1150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I think Prof. Richer would be great to take on campus, but not online. Challenging discussions and yes he is very knowledgeable and inspirational. However, papers assigned would ALWAYS require additional research. In my opinion NOT 100 level class. Take it if PHILO is something you are interested in, otherwise look for other options.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: REL1150
• 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:

He didnt round me up .04%. missed one quiz and he didn't let me retake it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100REL150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I thought the class would be simple, although, I found it actually quite challenging. The quizzes go really in depth. If you are not motivated to read every page and all lecture notes, do not take this course.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHILO1150
• 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:

Lots of reading, worth it though, really helps with lectures. Fantastic lectures, so informative, no presentations- just an expo marker, makes it so much more engaging and he really knows and cares about the information presented. Quirky dude, really enjoyed his classes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: REL1150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lecture notes are not very helpful as the info written is hard to comprehend. Quizzes are hard as there is limited time and questions are misleading/info not from lecture nor book. Too much work for a 100 level class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Critical thinking is essential. He pushes you to reach higher with your thinking, expects nothing less than your best and will give you feedback for every discussion board post and written assignment until he sees you succeed. Proactive in communication. Pay close attention, he's a great professor who values growth. One of my favorites here at COD.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RELIG1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

In my opinion, great professor. Sure, he can get extremely boring at times (he likes to talk and often rambles) but he gives out 12 or 13 take home quizzes that are fine as long as you can read the 4-9 pages assigned. He also has you turn in three papers throughout the semester. Extremely nice guy, sometimes boring, but makes funny jokes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RELIG1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took this class online and it was pretty easy as long as you did your job of reading the textbook and completing all the assignments that are due. Grading was not tough. I got an A in the class. You will have quizzes after each chapter and a discussion. There are only 2 essays for the entire class. I would recommend this class to others.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: REL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

All he does is sits up at the front and talks, quiz's are take home and are hard and like 4 papers. You have to work for it...I was boarder line a AB and I did all EC which idk if it will be there for other semesters because it was like lectures and stuff of him speaking, do the extra maps, and do all the quizzes. Only buy his book

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 1150
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Super-clear professor - all you have to do is raise your hand and ask, or see him outside of class. He's very nice and really understanding. Great professor for first year in college. All you have to do is talk to him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHILO1150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His online class is tough, I mean very tough. No matterhow much you read the text its just hard. Being a student who is geting all As in other courses I just cant explain to even my self where Im going wrong. online tests are obviously timed. He gives 30 mins for 30 QUESTIONS. and all of them arent MCQs but you have to type answers.