Randy Smith - University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX

Professor: Randy Smith

Department: Theology

College: University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: THEO4325
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Professor Smith is a little off-putting in the beginning because he is so enthusiastic, but he is really hilarious and makes lectures as interesting as possible.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: THEOA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you want to write 1000 word essays for every class over interesting readings this is the professor for you. The material is interesting and he is energetic but he grades ridiculously hard and is very pompous when you ask for help, my advice steer well clear of any of his classes

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: THEO1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

At times his grading seemed arbitrary. We didnt get back assignments until right before our final paper was due. The final was comprehensive from more than 500 pages of his special book. He's really smart and pretty helpful if you take the time to talk to him, but I shall avoid any more classes with him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: THEO4000
• 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:

I've taken Smith for three classes. He does them all the same... quizzes and tests straight from the review questions. Read and you'll do fine. Lots of reading though. Puts things into perspective on a larger scale which helps with the whole education experience. He's goofy but a very good teacher who knows what he's talking about.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: THEOLOGY
• 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:

Prof. has a goofy sense of humor. He's studied a lot and knows what he's talking about. At first I wondered what some of the readings had to do with theology but it became clear when he started talking about it. All questions on quizzes and tests are straight from the review questions he posts online.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ODY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he talks too much! :(

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: TEACHA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Smith does seem really into his teachings...I'll say that for sure. What I signed up for was TEACHINGS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH yet I did not learn much about my faith at all. I learned some history but thats it! I dont feel I got my moneys worth seeing as how I went in knowing nothing new about the teachings of the catholic church.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: THEO4325
• 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:

favorite theology class so far. it's kind of hard to take notes because he talks so fast but he seems very passionate about what he teaches. he does go over class time and keep us for a few extra minutes because he has so much to say. there were no essay assignments. make sure to read there are quizzes. and tests are easy as long as you study.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: THEO1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

All you have to do is read what he assigns and you will ace every quiz and test. Test questions come straight from review questions.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: TEACH1331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Smith gives you bunches of readings and expects you to know all of it---according to how he understood it-not how the book actually writes it!!! makes it hard to answer correctly in the quizzes.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: THEO1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's a lot of reading 100+ pages a night and will be tough to juggle if you're a science major and taking other rigorous courses. Take Fr. Pilsner. This professor isn't very clear with what he expects you to know for quizzes and talks to much about nonsense, rather than focusing on the Catholic church as much as other professors. Good luck.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: TEACH1331
• 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:

gives a lot of reading and just repeats it in his lectures, not actually teaching anything of his own. READ AND KNOW MATERIAL...IF SO, YOU'LL DO OKAY

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: THEO1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a really good guy but AVOID TAKING HIM!! Save youselves. I can go on forever ranting about him, Makes you read 500 pages and doesnt tell you whats on the test, just really horrible i dunno why other people think he's so great

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: THEO1330
• 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 book is big, yes. but its not too much to read once you see how his layout of the readings are.he was really into what he was teaching and that made the class interesting. overall a great teacher. just do what you're supposed to and you'll be fine

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 13003300
• 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:

Excellent! Yes, there's TONS of reading and yes, that can get annoying. However, he's high-energy & obviously loves what he does. My favorite was the first portion, where all the reading is about discovering yourself, what your purpose is, why you're here (at UST), etc. There is VALUE beyond the classroom's 4 walls; just pay attention & you'll see!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: THEO1300
• 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:

I liked his class. He put an interesting spin on things, and had pretty good sense of humor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Smith gives way too much to read! I would not take him if I were you!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: THEO1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

PLEASE DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: TEACHINGS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

BORING CLASS do not take in the morning!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: THEO3300
• 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:

funny, very passionate about this subject, which is good - theology is not inherently exciting. at all. keep up with the reading (there is quite a bit) and you should be fine.