Dixon Sutherland - Stetson University

Professor: Dixon Sutherland

Department: TBD

College: Stetson University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: RELS221H
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sutherland tries very hard to be funny during the lectures and often drifts from the topic. However, because of this, it's hard to understand and know what his focus is. therefore class notes are difficult to take, and without class notes, you will fail. You must show up to know what is going on. You must do the readings if you want to pass.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RELS231
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There are readings assigned every night, so getting behind happens. So long as you bring some quotes (w/ page numbers), you'll manage. Even though I'm an atheist, talking to Dr. Sutherland about religion was like talking to a friend. Our discussions opened my mind in the most non-hostile ways possible. His wife is also Dr. Sutherland, FYI.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Sutherland is wonderful. He is so nice and helpful. Do the assignments to the best of your ability and read what he assigns (usually not a lot) and you will do fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RELS231E
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Read the books he assigns. Stay on pace, read, do the assignments (though there aren't many of them), and write the papers. Your main grades will be the papers, but as long as you read the assignments you will be fine. He is a great teacher, though his lectures can be a bit boring, his personality is wonderful. Highly recommend.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RELS358EJS
• 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:

My absolute favorite professor at Stetson. He truly cares about students, and puts effort into designing his courses. Bioethics is something I wasn't very interested in, but this class made me obsessed. He values discussion, and never makes you write huge papers. Instead, expect little papers and reflections here and there. Also, he uses Blackboard

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: RELS231
• 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:

He is amazing both as a teacher and person. For a teacher on religion, I was shocked at how open-minded and wise he is; he has much to teach. He encourages discussion and debate. He's very helpful, laid-back and understanding, too. Sometimes his lectures drag on, but overall he's a great professor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RELS390
• 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:

Dr.Sutherland is one of the BEST teachers at Stetson. You will indeed be missing out on a great man if you don't take his class. He is very informative and obviously passionate about his work. He is great with emailing back and is always willing to talk to you for whatever reason.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RELS221H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The tests at first were a bit difficult, but if you take really good notes and write out answers to the study questions and pretty much memorize them you will do well, also write like a page for each question because he enjoys details. His papers were pretty easy to write, but don't procrastinate.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RELS231
• 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 am taking my 3rd class with Dr. Sutherland this semester. He is a GREAT teacher! There is a LOT of reading and writing involved with his classes but I really enjoyed the topics. He expects you to converse during class. His classes are seminar style, not traditional lecture. No raising hands requires! You will not regret taking any of his classes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: RELS459E
• 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:

Awesome professor! Does talk a lot but about relevant things. In his ethics of mortality class Sutherland teaches the kind of things you'll remember long after the class is over. He follows the syllabus, reviews subject matter, & answers ques. - There's a good amount of reading but he didn't assign any papers or tests for this course. GREATEST!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RELS221
• 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:

He goes off on tangents often and is kind of confusing sometimes. He also loves to talk so if you ask him a question, be prepared to be sitting there for 10 extra minutes. But he's an awesome guy. He's so nice and if you don't take him too seriously then he's absolutely hilarious.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: REL351
• 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:

Very insightful and interesting, Dr Sutherland will do all he can to help out and was one of the best profs. I've had at Stetson!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: RELIGION101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overall a good teacher -- a bit nerdy though.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RELGIOUSSTUDIE
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

prolly one of the worst classes at stetty. he was teaching a basic 100 level course on a 400 level. Obviously knowlegeable about the subject just awful at relaying it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RELIGION
• 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:

likeable. funny. sweet. he doesn't like to fail anybody. Gotta love this guy. He doesnt necessarily stick to the material because he thinks out of the box...thats a good thing.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: REL108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very unhelpful. His lectures are very unorganized and hard to follow. They have nothing to do with the reading material. His tests are essay format and failure to mention everything and everything that ties into the question will get you points deducted.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: REL108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sutherland is very encouraging and informative! I'd recommend taking him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: REL100
• 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:

Great class not that hard of tests either. Great teacher and actually made religion intresting.