Phillip Lucas - Stetson University

Professor: Phillip Lucas

Department: TBD

College: Stetson University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: RELS307V
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had the absolute honor of being in Varieties of American Religion this past spring. Dr. Lucas is exactly the type of professor that makes Stetson such a special place. He is incredibly smart, has a great (dry) sense of humor, and has experienced so much in his time on this earth. Lots of reading, high expectations, and incredibly rewarding.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 109B
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is based off literally 4 grades and that is simply not enough to do good enough overall. You will literally have to get good grade on every single test in order to maintain a passing grade. His grading scale is too harsh, as a freshman this is not a course that should be challenging, especially as a 100 level course. I do not recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: REL258B
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you pay attention during lectures, show respect, take notes, and do your reading, you can expect an A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: REL258B
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really fun lectures, friendly, and caring about students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 109B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are actually interesting and he is a very cultured and experienced professor. He is EXTREMELY strict with phones and laptops so he will give you a 0 if he sees it. He does not post on Blackboard so learn to rely on your notes because his class is lecture heavy. Other than that, he's pretty nice!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: RELS109B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I can see he's a good person outside of the classroom but the things he taught were completely unbelievable. The class was SO boring. It was the same thing everyday, lecture and write down like 50 words that the majority of the time weren't even in English. Tests are very hard, but if you're interested in world religions, this is the class for you.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RELS370
• 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:

Absolutely wonderful professor. I learned so much more than I expected. I'm not talkative in classes usually, but he presents it in a way that is so easy to participate. You definitely cannot be late or completely miss an assignment, however. He will always give you great feedback and answers any questions you may have. I highly recommend him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: REL109
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lucas is overall a great professor. He is super nice and funny and makes learning about different cultures and religions fun and enjoyable. His homework assignments are generally easy but involving reading. He grades writing assignments rather precisely, but If you have a good argument and know what you're talking about he gives good grades.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FSEM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lucas is great! He is very knowledgable and interesting (his stories are fascinating). Be prepared to read for his class and to participate in discussion. He assigns a considerable amount of work however he's a fair grader, as long as you put in the effort you'll be good. If you get a chance to take a class with Professor Lucas do it!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 109B
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! Very knowledgable. He really makes you question your standpoint on religion and is accepting of all opinions. His class was easy, but you need to study and know what the terms mean. Show up to class, pay attention, TAKE NOTES. You will not pass if you do not take notes, there's just too much terminology.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RELS100300
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lucas is wo a doubt the most prolific, analytical, and understanding human I have ever met. His classes are hard but fun. I have taken several classes with him and have enjoyed every single one. He has first hand knowledge of many religions.. If you take some higher level classes you'll even get to hear some very good stories about the world..

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RELS109
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The test are a bit though but if you study the notes than you are good to go. He is a very easy going teacher! Also do the reading it helps the clarity in the class and sometimes he randomly calls on people to answer questions on the readings.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

We come to such an expensive college to be taught by people like him; he has a lot of research, he is very passionate about his subject, he makes you think outside the standard spectrum, and you will leave his class with a firm understanding of the topic that you feel comfortable debating.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RELS109B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lucas is an incredible professor. Probably my favorite so far, even though it's my very first semester. :) His lectures can last the entire class time but every now and then we'll watch a video clip at the end or sometime in the middle. Read the material and come to class, it's not too much and it's actually really cool.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RELS331
• 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's one of Stetson's best. The coursework is very straight forward and Lucas makes all of it interesting. He's very laid back but does expect you to put in all your effort, so do the readings and you'll be sure to pass.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FSEM100
• 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:

Great professor! Very interesting and fun guy. As long as you attend class and participate and do the small assignments you'll do just fine! Class is practically all opinionated so there is no wrong answer! I highly recommend Dr. Lucas!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FSEM10030
• 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:

I took Dr. Lucas for my FSEM class for Healthy and Sick Religion, great professor. Easy grading and will clarify anything you have questions about. I can't say I was very interested in the class, but it wasn't difficult to do well in.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RELS200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lucas is overrated, repetitive, and never in his office. He comes to campus at 4pm every day. I find him egoistical and rude.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FYSEM01
• 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:

I took a first year seminar with Lucas which I really enjoyed. He's passionate about his teaching & knows his stuff. Keep up with the readings/assignments/Don't BS in his class, he WILL call you out. He doesn't accept late work, either. Lucas is def one of the best professors at Stetson but don't take his class if you're just looking for an easy A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: REL101
• 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:

Dr. Lucas is a great teacher with a real passion for his subject. He also has passion for his students, he calls you to his office twice a semester just to see how you're coping with college life. Cares about his subject as well as his students.