Sherman Jackson - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Professor: Sherman Jackson

Department: Near Eastern Studies

College: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ISLAM262
• 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:

Best professor I've had at U of M. So sad he's leaving, because although I am not an AAPTIS major, I would have loved to take more of his classes. Prof Jackson is ngaging, funny, and super interesting, and I truly looked forward to going to his lectures. He will be missed!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ISLAM262
• 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:

Best Professor to ever walk at the University of Michigan. Truly a shame that he is leaving the university, such a big loss for the community. Truly an influence on my life, and he will always be remembered at the University of Michigan. He left the university with a bang. If anyone ever has a chance of meeting him, I would do so. AMAZING PROFESSOR

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• 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:

Fantastic professor, clear lectures, engaging and knows his stuff! Would definitely take him again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CAAS335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher who knows a ton about Islam and Black history. Lectures can get repetitive but he makes the tests easy to get an A

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CAAS335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher and a great guy, is willing to engage any discussion. Knows a ton about Black history and Islam. Lectures sometimes get repetitive but he hands you an A on the test.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: NES201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was sooo funny and I really learned a lot from him!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RELG201
• 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:

Amazing prof! Funny, clear, enthusiastic & makes you intersted in what he's teaching.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: REL201
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Very clear and makes you attentive. I never fell asleep during his lectures and ALWYAYS wanted to go hear him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LAW577
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Jackson is an absolutely phenomenal teacher. His class is fascinating and makes you think really hard. I recommend his class to everyone, you wont be disappointed.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AAPTI468
• 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 excellent professor!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: REL201
• 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:

He's awesome and so fly, he always wore this burberry button down and even does the moonwalk.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: REL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I agree totally with the poster below. I took REL 201 for Williams, but ended up liking Jackson much more. Clear, organized, brilliant, and fun. He did the moonwalk today to explain a concept!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: RELIG201
• 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: N/A

Comment:

I took this class because I'd heard Professor Williams was teaching the section on Christianity, and there's so much hype about him, but Prof. Jackson is BY FAR a better teacher. His lectures are engaging and crystal clear. He is both humorous and to the point, wheras the other two professors in this course are incredibly hard to follow.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: REL201
• 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:

Best lecturer I have ever heard! Takes confusing info on Islam and makes it crystal clear. Professor does not have office hours so all questions must go to GSI. Mid term not difficult(haven't had final yet), but also need to write a 10 page research paper.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Very Engaging Lecuturesss..i luved going to his class

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CAAS358
• 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 is the most interesting and engaging professor I have thus far. His class has made me think about so many aspects of our culture that I thought I already knew. I will definitely take his class again...and I recommend you do if you can.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AAPTIS
• 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:

Brilliant. Funny. Charismatic. Passionate. Best teacher I had at UM (but does not respond to emails!) Even if you are not interested in the subject, you will be obsessed with Islam by the end of his class!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RELIGION201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof Jackson is great!, he is engaging and he is cute too!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RELIGION200
• 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:

Amazing teacher, the best I had my freshman year. He is perfectly clear and gives great lectures. The class is easy as heck too, don't even bother doing a reading the whole class, just study for the midterm and final, super easy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: REL200
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really funny and a great teacher.