Fr Theodore Rynes Sj - Santa Clara University

Professor: Fr Theodore Rynes Sj

Department: TBD

College: Santa Clara University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG189
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Father Rynes really cares about his students. There is a decent amount of reading and writing, but your writing will improve and his grading isn't too difficult if you put the effort into it. He is a super nice man and I highly recommend him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL42
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Double major here, one is English. By far Father Rynes is my favorite professor. He is kind and funny, but the things I appreciate the most about him are his dedication to teaching and concern for individual students. He gives a lot of work, and a lot of reading. But it is worth it- and i've taken 3 of his classes!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Extremely intelligent and wise instructor with years of knowledge and experience. He will push your capabilities in writing, though. Not that his class is all that hard, but don't take him if you want an easy A. Take him because you genuinely want to improve your writing, or even improve yourself as a whole.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL10
• 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:

I love Father Rynes! He is extremely wise and intelligent, and always cracks lots of jokes (funny ones) during class. His assignments are clear and concise, and he is a fair grader. I did not have any trouble in his class. I took his Literature and Religion class and I will be taking ENGL 20 from him next quarter. I highly reccomend him!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's one of my favorite professors at Santa Clara. Lots of reading and writing. He expects the best. If your an English major or minor, take one his classes because he really does help you improve your writing.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL146
• 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:

Fantastic professor. I'm taking him for the second time now (first class was ENGL 42, now I'm in ENGL 146). The daily paragraphs were a bit daunting at first, but they really help you to focus your ideas. I can't recommend him highly enough-- he showed me that just because something is hard to read, doesn't mean that you can't understand it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG20
• 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:

Fr. Rynes is an amazing teacher and all around first rate human being. He'll help you bring your writing to a new level. He's challenging but very fair. Take his class, you won't regret it!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SHAKESPER
• 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:

Great teacher. Taught me to look at Shakespeare at a whole different level. Also had students try snuff when reading "Rape of the Lock" - that rocked.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG42
• 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:

I couldn't disagree more. He was incredibly uninteresting and was condescending to the students. I almost switched majors during his class. One of the worst professors I had at Santa Clara.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Lots of reading, but the teacher is very informative and has a pleasant personality.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Father Rynes rocks! You couldn't ask for a cooler Professor. He's witty and fun. There's a lot of work, but if you plan ahead you can tackle it. Don't believe the hype about "C- Rynes." It isn't true--unless you don't apply yourself.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG42
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is such a great professor! At first,the work seemed a bit much, but he totally works with you to develop your ideas and finesse your writing. Also, he lets you revise your work and helps you do so.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL42
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Father Rynes is a funny awesome guy! Take him if you get the chance.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Quasi-seminar class...lots of discussion and research. Professor is interested in efficient writing. Many one page assignments. Theme of the course was "Millennial Generation" Five page research paper was geared to that topic. + A fair and helpf