Margaret Hutaff - Tufts University, Medford, MA

Professor: Margaret Hutaff

Department: Theology

College: Tufts University, Medford, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: REL021
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Peggy is a wonderful professor with a unique teaching style. She lectures based off of student questions -- so come to class prepared. If you are looking for a lot of writing feedback you won't get it (we didn't even receive grades on our midterms). Intro to old testament taught me a lot and I look forward to taking more classes with Peggy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: REL104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While feminist theologies is probably the best class I have ever taken, the final essays are ridiculous. She assigned 3 separate 7-10 page essays (1.5 space) in the middle of finals week (well after the last class). The essays weren't due until the 13th of May after the dorms close. Other than that it is a great class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: REL104
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take this class. Peggy has provided me with the strongest and most inclusive learning environment I've ever had the privilege to experience. She is incredibly thoughtful and intelligent. Fem Theo is not your ordinary class. It has been foundational in my academic work and has informed my worldview in so many unexpected yet delightful ways.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FEMINISTTHEO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very closed-minded to other opinions, very unwilling to discuss topics other than Judaism and Christianity (mainly Catholicism), and overall I only gained annoyance from this course

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: REL104
• 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:

Peggy is a wonderful instructor. Not only is she extremely enthusiastic about feminism in theology, she is willing to personally engage you in the subject. Naturally, controversy will be generated, so be ready. I did not consider myself a feminist before & now I have a new appreciation for these ideas. Not afraid to now say I believe in equality!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: REL22
• 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:

Peggy is a stellar professor, and the most wonderful advisor & person. Miss out on one of her classes at Tufts, and you've missed out on a lot! Her grading method is a little different but she is always honest and fair. I would definitely say she is my favorite professor at Tufts; I'd specifically recommend REL 22 - Intro to New Testament.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: REL021
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really like Peggy - she is one of the best professors/lecturers at Tufts. However, if you are even a bit open minded, you will be frustrated by the number of close-minded, **** and conservative students in this class. They will stubbornly argue with you and personally attack you if you even suggest a feminist interpretation of anything.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: REL104
• 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:

Feminist Theologies changed my life and my academic and career trajectory. It is the most amazing class I have taken at Tufts.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: REL104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you are at all considering this class, TAKE IT. You won't regret it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: INTRHBIB
• 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:

Peggy is a Great teacher! Intro to Hebrew bible was my favorite class. It opened my eyes to new things and every class was fun to go to. At times her feminist theology students and her get in the way of the discussions but usually the discussion based classes are great! LOTS of reading, but it's interesting.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: REL21
• 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:

She's the BOMB

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I wish I knew how to sum up how amazing Peggy is. She gives tons of reading but understands when you get behind. The final is very long but there isn't a lot of other mandatory work. This class will open your mind and make you think in ways you never thought possible. TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU DO NOTHING ELSE WITH YOUR LIFE. the end.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CR22NT
• 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:

Professor Hutaff is wonderful. She is passionate and knowledgable about the material. She is an expert at, rather than lecturing on the "right" way to interpret things, asking thought-provoking questions and encouraging students to keep an open mind. There is a good deal of reading, but she is not a strict grader. Very sweet and understanding!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HEBREWBIBLE
• 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:

Great class and professor. She is the best for this topic. She is not a tough grader. It is possible for all to get an A. Lots of reading. Be ready to write a lot on exams (midterm and final). Otherwise, she had us write only one short paper, and two or three short quizzes which are not graded.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FEMINISTTHEOLO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's so unbelievably sweet. She brings cookies to class every day and baked a cheesecake for our class on the final day. She assigns A LOT of reading, so be prepared for that. There aren't a lot of grades either, our only grade was our final paper.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CR22
• 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:

Professor Hutaff is amazing! I have personally heard more than one student tell her that she is their favorite teacher ever, and is certainly was mine. I found New Testament to be a great introductory class with interesting material. =) P.S. Not for the religiously closed minded.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CR22
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

super nice teacher, but i was frustrated by her lack of organization. she focused less on theology and more on the historical situtation of the bible.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CR22
• 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:

The nicest person you'll ever meet -- brings in cookies to class, flexible about late assignments, and always available outside of class. Her lectures tend to be a bit disorganized, and religiously conservative folk might not like her class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CR22
• 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:

One of the best professors I've ever had!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CR21
• 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:

She is a fabulous Professor. Some students have difficulty with her courses because she does not like to grade, but she lets you know if you are doing poorly. She is always available outside of class, and she is the best advisor I ever could have picked