Professor: Vincent Smiles
Department: Theology
College: College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University, St. Joseph/Collegeville, MN
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: THEO111
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
You have a short paper based on readings before every class. During class it is usually discussion in small groups and lectures. It is pretty interesting
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: HONR240A
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took Vincent (which he likes to be called) for my lower theo and he is amazing. I think he is the one he convinced me to become a theo minor. Sure you have to write 3 essays (each worth 20% for a total of 60% of your grade) and he grades them really hard but the amount I have learned in this class is amazing. He is so kind and truly cares!
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: HONR240A
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Vincent Smiles was an absolute pleasure to take Honors theology with. He really centers classes around discussion. He will challenge your thinking and but is a great professor with amusing quirks. Grading is not always the clearest and he prefers to give A-'s instead of A's but with work it is possible to get an A regardless. His class is worth it!
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: HONR240A
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I had Vincent for honors theo and he was awesome. He is a great guy and the lectures really make you think! You have to write a lot and he isn't an easy grader but if you do your work and participate you will be fine!
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: HONR240
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Get ready for discussions that are over your head, but Smiles makes them fun! He is the cutest old man with a great mind and great life advice. One of my favorite professors, get to know him. Don't expect an A right off the bat on papers, he doesn't ever give them out, but it all balances out with your participation! He requires you go to class
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: THEO111
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Smiles is a fun prof, but the work load can be a bit. His expectations are reasonable but be ready to be challenged in his classes. Overall an excellent prof!
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: HONR240
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He's a great lecturer. Can usually get full points on homework fairly easily. Has an odd grading system, but it is still possible to get an A from him, even though a lot of people worry. Paper guidelines are often vague, but once you understand what he wants it's fairly easy.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: THEO
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Daily homework is easy, 2 paragraphs on moodle and it's by completion. His lectures are long and boring but learn a decent amount if you put in the interest. Very hard grader, don't expect an A on a paper unless you share the same view as him, you talk about something that he doesn't know about, or that you share the same level of knowledge as him.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: THEO300
- 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: Mandatory
Comment:
Vincent is NOT a good professor! He shoves his views down your throat and is not very clear what he wants from you on your papers and presentations. All he does is tell you to consult the syllabus and to follow the instructions which are very vague. AVOID HIM AT ALL COST!!!
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: THEO300
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Vincent is an awesome prof who definitely knows his stuff. His british accent is quite entertaining, and he keeps the class lively and fun. He is kind of a harsh grader, but as long as you submit your homework and do enough of the readings, getting at least a B is quite easy.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: THEO
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
super difficult class. vincent is really nice but a tough grader. it's hard to know what he wants from you!! but i've learned a lot from him.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: THEO200
- 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:
Incapable of challenging his own thoughts; he's pretty ignorant and pompous. But he's nice, too. Tough grader, and classes are usually pretty interesting. Although they do tend to get pretty boring.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: THEO220
- 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:
Vincent was pretty good. I had no interest or background in theology, but I thought he was very approachable and helpful. He is a tough paper grader and his attendance policy is strict (1st absence = 2 page paper on missed readings), but his class is still enjoyable. Put in an effort, and you should be fine.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: THEO300
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Took for Theo in Light of Science. Impossible to get an A in his class. He grades papers really hard and checks them thoroughly for plagiarism. Anything from a source that is not in quotations will result in an F. If you miss any class you have to write a paper for the class you missed. Readings for every class. Talks about the same thing everyday.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: THEO308
- 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:
He has no rubric for grading so he can't tell you what you did wrong so you can improve.Very tough paper grader.If you do things exactly how he wants it, he only will give you a 90% and thinks thats being an easy grader. And if you ask what to do better he says nothing.Don't take him of you want an A. Jokes by calling his students stupid.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: THEO111
- 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:
vincent is an awesome professor and person! i didn't have any theology background going into this class but as long as you read, every is easy and you learn a lot!
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: THEO111
- 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:
Not a bad guy but for a teacher of begginers theology, he is way to critical and analytical... if you have little experience with the Bible or the Catholic religion, do not take this class!
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: THEO101
- 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:
Excellent knowledge base. Dr. Smiles integrates his sources for objectivity. Interested in what students think. A very good listener. He is passionate about the subject of theology.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: THEO202
- 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:
I really enjoyed Vincent. He taught me how to critically understand Scripture in light of the growing theological world. He taught me to appreciate verse, while at the same time think critically about its message. He was funny and enjoybale. I recommend him highly.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: SRSEMSECT
- 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 is a nice person, and him & his wife are great, but as a professor he drives me crazy. When assigning homework, he does it as if it is the only class you are taking. I had him for senior sem. and I heard he was an awesome prof and now I am really disappointed. There is a lot of discussion and he is strict on his papers. He is very open though!
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