Lee Irwin - College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Professor: Lee Irwin

Department: Religious Studies

College: College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: RELS298
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy who I would love to chat with outside class. I took a special topics class for a Humanities credit and I worked for that A. The class was him lecturing about the book material, which was interesting, but no class discussion. Extra credit is offered, which honestly saved my grade. Good prof, dont blow off the class as easy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RELS298
• 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:

This man is the love of my life. I would genuinely do anything for him. EVERYONE should take any class he teaches. He is so full of knowledge and cares so greatly for his students. I absolutely adore him!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a really laid back professor. Each class is started with him writing the terms for the day on the board, then he just starts on the topics. It's important to listen when he's speaking and I would recommend sharing notes. Pretty good at replying to emails, very understanding about absences and will get in contact with you if needed.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Take his class!!! I'm an athlete at do not care for school very much but this man inspired me and now I'm minoring in religion and loved his class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class, Life After Death, was fascinating, but sometimes boring. He cares about the content that he teaches. Offers few assignments: 4 quizzes (all multiple choice questions) that are difficult to pass if you skip class or don't take notes. 2 exams; midterm + final (sorta difficult) plus 2 essays. If you don't take notes don't expect to do well.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: RELS260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Irwin is so interesting. He has experience with all of the subjects he discusses so he is able to deviate from the notes to tell stories that help to keep interest and promote the topic at hand. I would absolutely take his class again. In my course, only 2 short papers were required, but we had around 5 quizzes and 4 tests. I would recommend Prof. Irwin to anyone!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

So, this isn't one of those humanities that is super easy, you actually do have to put effort into his class to get an A. Overall, I like him, and would take him again, just isn't fair i guess someone who look religion with someone else didn't work as hard. However he is a VERY good teacher.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love Professor Irwin! He is by far one of the best professors I've ever had, and probably will have. His lectures are so fun and inspirational to listen to. Attendance is not mandatory, but you would miss out on a lot of notes if you do miss class. He doesn't believe in final exams; just doing a paper as your final grade. Take his class ! :)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPECIALTOPICS
• 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:

Amazing professor!! Really passionate about religion, lectures aren't too bad... Grade based on a 4 quizzes, 2 papers, midterm, and final. Have to buy books for this class to write papers, but pretty easy to skim through and get the jist... Highly recommend him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: RELS115
• 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:

The class I took with Lee was a course on Lakota Indians, which I did not think I'd have any interest in. However, I actually learned a lot and looked forward to going to class. Assignments are always clear and his lecture style is great for efficient note-taking. Would definitely take a course with him again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RELS115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's so nice and funny. He loves this subject and makes it really interesting. Just take good notes and it will be easy. I absolutely loved this professor and class. Definitely recommend him!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HONS381
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Had him for an honors interdisciplinary called Life After Death. VERY cool subject. Dr. Irwin is so knowledgeable and passionate about what he does! He is super nice and helpful and understands that students have A LOT of things to do. He gave us 2 extensions on papers because he knew we were stressed. He genuinely cares about his students!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: RELS101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a super nice man and I really enjoyed his class. He makes you really think about things. Make sure you read what is assigned. The tests come straight from the readings. Need to go to class to get notes on the lecture. Lectures are kind of boring but it is a very interesting class. Take your computer to type notes because he talks kind of fast

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RELG101
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Very knowledgeable, his class was interesting, and I looked forward to coming to it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RELS260
• 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:

Amazing Teacher, this is my second class with him. He is really understanding a passionate about the subject. Really laid back and cool. Tough grader though, do the work and you'll be fine! I love Dr. Irwin

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RELS101
• 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:

Prof. Irwin is one of the best teachers i have had at CofC in the past two years. Class is extremely interesting and he is a very understanding guy. Test are super easy if you go to class and take notes. even offers tons of extra credit even though you probably will not need it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

THE BEST professor I've had at CofC. He's brilliant, and shows a lot of enthusiasm for what he teaches. Don't take for an easy A. You have to earn an A, but is course is worth it. You learn so much and it's never dull. Wish he taught more courses.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RELS101
• 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:

Irwin is the best at cofc, bottom line.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RELS205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Irwin is the MAN!! Hands down, I have never done so well in a class on shear interest. He captivates you and gets you so stoked about not just religions but cultures. He will tell you whats up and thinks every question you have is decent enough to answer. I wish I could take more of his classes. Take him now!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RELS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

best teacher at cofc. i fell in love w the major because of him. highly recommended!!