Tim Stevenson - Langara College, Vancouver, BC

Professor: Tim Stevenson

Department: Theology

College: Langara College, Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: REL1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tim is highly educated and has high expectations from students. This class is not one you can skip or get away with without studying. You have to work hard for a good grade in this class. Unless you're very interested in religion, you will not really enjoy the workload. Make sure to take very thorough notes during class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RELI1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tim is an interesting guy, & his lectures are pretty entertaining - albeit long. He is a tough grader, and can be a bit unapproachable and dismissive if you want to come to him with any concerns. Be sure to study hard for the exams, especially specifics (like dates). A lot of what's on the exams comes out of the lectures, so take good notes!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: RELS1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really interesting person, who in terms of his own beliefs seems to contradict himself quite a bit. His lectures are very one way with not much room for disagreement. He often spells key terms wrong when writing on the board, and his tests demand really specific answers, but he makes the course interesting. Very much enjoyed

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RELS1220
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tim Stevenson is a great professor... WHY? Because no matter what you FEEL about him he makes you think and look at the world in a way you probably wouldn't have if you didn't take his class. A good teacher doesn't give you a pat on the back; he puts it on YOU to have an experience and learn something. Or not.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RELS1220
• 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:

This teacher and course were very interesting. I am glad I took it for it gave me a good insight on my own religion and the two main other monotheistic ones. His classes have a lot of good material and he is easy to approach. What I most liked is we could choose our term paper subject and we had a time near the end to share a work to each others

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: RELS1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I liked him overall. The class was interesting and he delivered the information in a captivating way. There is little to no discussion, which I think is actually a good thing, but rather he will have a solid, clear, and organized lecture and you'll just need to consume the information like a sponge for the tests. Easy marker and good lecturer.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RELS1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very note-heavy lectures, and the exams are detailed. If you come to class, take good notes, and memorize them you'll do fine on the short answer questions. The lectures themselves are extremely boring and dry. He just talks the entire class with no discussion. Sometimes we don't even get a break during the 3 hour lecture. Avoid him if you can.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: REL1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He says that slaves built the pyramids which they did not. This is one of many errors. Anthropology plays no part in his work. It seems that his goal is to push "Cosmology" and site outdated history books.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RELS1220
• 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:

He definitely adds his subjective, biased opinion much of the time while presenting "facts" which are not supported by any evidence. The class is taught based on HIS interpretations of the scriptures, as though he has a personal agenda that he is trying to push. Also be prepared for ad hominem attacks coming from him as well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: RELS1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I personally think he should keep his personal thoughts to himself because it sometimes make a few people feel uneasy. Some of his facts should be straightened out(and his spelling sometimes.) Lastly, he should be open to questions and discussion since it is hard to voice out your questions and comments while he is doing his lecture.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: REL1220
• 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:

Being a pastor you'd think he'd be biased, but, he's completely objective. The material is interesting and he is a skilled lecturer. There are three essays, one Mid-Term, and a final. Best part of his class is that he will lightly ridicule students that say or do idiotic things.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RELS1220
• 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:

Definitely not easy, but not difficult either if you attend every lecture and take good notes. Workload is moderate. Difficult to be completely objective in this subject, as anyone taking the course will find, but Mr. Stevenson speaks well from his perspective. Those with strong religious belief may be challenged, but I'd strongly recommend it

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: RELS1220
• 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:

Leave your religion at the door when coming into this class. Tim is terrifying as a teacher but he definitely made me think. You have to attend lectures or else you'll be totally clueless, and KNOW THE DETAILS! His short answer questions are really specific about history (who, what, when, where) so study those like mad.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RELIG001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pious, bias, AWFUL. He his not objective whatsoever and bases all his lectures on his OPINION of things, not necessarily what is factual. Not to mention that he's rude and rather intimidating..

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RELG1220
• 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:

i personally think he is an awesome and very understanding teacher. you just have to put effort in the class, take notes and show up to all classes. dont take this class if u have strong religious believes and are not willing to be open minded

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RSTDSWEST
• 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:

I had no expectations when I took the class, but Tim blew me away. He gave out his cell phone number in case we needed to talk to him about anything. VERY note-heavy, but if you're paying attention then you're set for the exams. I wouldn't recommend missing any classes because you'll miss a lot of material. One of the best teacher's I've had.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RELST1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this course feels like it was written in 1980 and has had very little added since. also contradicts text and marks inconsistently.needs to hit the books himself as there are major gaps in material.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RELIG101
• 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:

If you are looking for a class to affirm your faith, don't take this one. If you are looking to take a religious studies course, and get and unbiased, educated, and broad base knowledge, take it! I think Tim was incredibly intelligent if not slightly depreciating prof, but only take this class if you are prepared to participate, and be challenged

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RELS1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was a pretty good prof for the class. However, when I read all the comments on here, I thought I was totally gonna fail the course just because of all the mean comments. I found he had a pretty good sense of humour as well as his class was very informative. I would recommend his class for anyone willing to put in some effort to learn.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RELS1220
• 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:

Very informative and interesting. Lots of note taking which if you're good at, will make the midterm and final easy. Don't miss a class or leave during the videos. Mr. Stevenson always promptly replied to my emails and was helpful with any questions I had. Highly recommend this class if the subject interests you.