Philip Spivey - University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR

Professor: Philip Spivey

Department: Philosophy

College: University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: RELG1320
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loved professor spivey, every class was a lecture and honesty his class is easy, as long as you study. I made flash cards for all of his quizzes and always made As, however, dont slack or miss even one term because I somehow lost a couple flash cards so on my midterm I made a C and even though I had As on everything else, I still made a B :(

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Spivey gives interesting lectures and has a good sense of humor, but it is very hard to do well in his class. The grades come from in-class written essays and exams, both of which he grades very tough. If you are wanting to make an A in your humanities class, I would not recommend taking philosophy with Spivey.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1300
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had his class my first semester of my freshman year. I stayed in his class for 3 months and had to drop because it would've been impossible to raise my grade. There was no homework in the class just reading. We would have to write a two page essay in 50 minutes and he expects everything to be perfectly explained. DON'T TAKE HIM

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1320
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had him for an online class and had an F in the class until I dropped it. I would email him and ask him what I needed to do different but he still told me my responses were not good enough. I would write what the book told me about the religions, and he would tell me my information was WRONG. So moral of this complaint, just don't take him. Ever.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RELIG1320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although Spivey is a difficult teacher, he is very good at what he does. I've learned a lot in his class. If you just pay attention and write down every word he says, you'll be fine in his class. I would recommend going to his class everyday.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: REL3335
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Judaism with Professor Spivey is great because he's Jewish. Lectures were very informative and easy to follow. Coarse load is a little on the heavy side but well worth the effort

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There are a few 2 page in class writing assignments that you can use your textbook on. The rest of your grade will come from tests and class participation. Tests are mostly fill in the blank and short answer - but don't be intimidated! it's easy if you know your stuff. The class is really interesting but don't bother taking it if you're closeminded

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RELG1320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Spivey is a wonderful lecturer. I have him for an 8 am and he makes me excited to go to class. He counts attendance every day and will drop you if you miss more than 4 classes. His tests are difficult, but you can easily pass them if you take notes on everything he says. Everything he says is game on tests. Offers 3 bonus opportunities.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RELG1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing instructor but expects his students to not just show up for class, but be present during lecture. 3-4 pages of notes each class. Everything he says is relevant. He is tough but fair, expects you to do the reading. If you want to learn, take his class because he will make you think. Tests are difficult but possible to pass.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I hoped things would get better, but from day one the lecture method is a fire and brimstone pastoral sermon with no real guided discussion for students. The centralized theme of this course is to make incoming freshmen FEAR being in college if they dont sacrifice the entirety of their being to school work. Save yourself the misery - don't take

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

GO TO CLASS! The majority of your points are from your tests, which are long essays which he will explain. 100 other points are your participation points. There are a few extra credit events which are going on a Monday night to watch & discuss a movie of his choice. USE HIS OFFICE HOURS, AND READ!!! This class will change your life if you let it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 1320RELG
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Get ready to take notes and pay attention. He is helpful but you have to put forth effort. Quizes are diffucult becaues he is a strict grader and the majority of quizes are fill in the blank with no word bank. However, you will learn so much while being entertained by the material. You will definitely work for an A!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

4 in-class writing assignments, but let's you have a topic outline. Still grades strictly. If you're having trouble, definitely stop by his office. He is more than willing to help.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RELG1320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's so passionate about what he teaches! You must understand that taking notes, reading a bit, and simply listening, applying yourself, and opening your mind is essential in this class. HE IS THERE FOR YOU, but you need to make the effort of going to his office. He's a bit intimidating and seems angry a lot of the time, but he's nice! No worries!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RELIG1320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take him! His tests are mostly fill in the blank with no word bank. For our midterm we had to 2 "short" answer questions that we had to answer with a page each. If he sees you aren't gonna pass the class hell do everything in his power to get you out of the class(his exact words). He can be nice but he takes his class WAY too seriously.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 1301
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't take

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 1320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is very passionate about this subject and really explains it in a way that is easy to understand as long as you are willing to put in the effort to learn it. If your taking this class as a filler and are not really interested in it then you may want to find a different class. But if you are interested in the subject then get ready to learn a lot

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Spivey is a great teacher, but very hard. He challenges his students to think in ways that they've never thought before. He is incredibly helpful and offers many cool extra credit opportunities. His lectures are always fun and makes the information relatable to current day. Again, HE IS HARD. But a fantastic teacher!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Spivey can be a little too much to handle at points but he is really helpful and you will learn a lot. Not advised for your freshman year. Only take if you are a decent writer. And go to his office if you need help! He always wants to help students who go the extra mile.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RELG1320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very nice teacher, but hard class. If you are a slacker and do not study much, you will NOT pass this class. Lots of extra credit opportunities, but they will not hold your grade up. All fill in the blank and short answer questions. Very very very hard class, but interesting. He's a good teacher.