Jim Deitrick - University of Central Arkansas

Professor: Jim Deitrick

Department: TBD

College: University of Central Arkansas

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2325
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Deitrick was horrible. If you dont agree with his point of view this class will be miserable. He says that the class if about talking and debating but in reality the class is just about him and him talking. Never really any class discussion like you would expect. Also a ton of reading if you want to pass!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RELG1320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he really cares about his students. he does get off topic easily so you don't end up covering everything in the unit. grade made up of midterm final 3 quizzes and a 6 page paper. STAY ON TOP OF YOUR READINGS. what he talks about in class isnt always on the quizzes. dont let the scary reviews scare you from this class but be ready for a challenge

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: RELG1320
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

average teaching. entire grade based on pop quizzes, exams, and a resource paper. very repetitive; learned more from reading than lecture

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

All you have to do in this class is participate and do your homework. Professor Deitrick is very knowledgeable and his lectures are really really interesting. Be open-minded and don't take offense for anything he says. Participate in class discussions, I can't stress this enough!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: REL3301
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher but if you don't speak up the first week of class he won't call on you much during open discussion. Tough grader on the papers. He want's master level papers in a class for bachelors

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: RELG3000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

10/10 recommend him to anyone! He truly cares about his students, while there are class reading assignments, they are only to benefit you. The essays can be difficult, but only if you do not spend the adequate time necessary to do well--do not try to B.S. him on work. Participate in class and it will be an enjoyable experience!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RELG1320
• 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:

Dr. Deitrick grades ridiculously hard and criticizes you if you don't know how to answer his questions. He's weirdly authoritative at times that don't make sense. I wouldn't take him again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RELG1320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knows what he is talking about, but doesn't care about his audience when speaking. At first the odd comments he makes are funny, because you think he is being sarcastic. He isn't. No only do you need to read for this class, he makes sure you are, daily questions are given over the readings. The tests aren't hard if you attend class and read.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RELG1320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The homework is insane. I learn more from the book than from Dr. D. He also said that as full-time students we don't have jobs to interfere because school is our job. He makes you feel like garbage when no one does well on quizzes or tests and said "I can't make you guys learn this stuff. I'm not doing anything wrong here." I hated this class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: RELG1320
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not skip class. He has a policy you can miss TWO and then your whole grade is dropped 10%. He threatens the class too about attendance. He cusses a lot. He is really knowledgeable but is not very compassionate. YOU WILL NOT KNOW YOUR GRADE UNTIL THE FINAL which is very unfair. I do not recommend taking him. It's not an easy or blow off class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RELG1320
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor was the worst professor I have ever had. He explicitly told me I had not done an assignment when it was in hands. He makes you feel like you are inadequate if you do not answer a question. Also his teachings never give any real content. I had to learn this entire course and all of the religions on my own. Do not take him ever.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RELG3000
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He does not give a heck about anyone but himself. Forget about your well being.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: REL1320
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Does NOT hate Christians but will challenge ANY beliefs you have. Fairly heavy courseload but keeping up and paying attention to lectures/taking good notes will almost guarantee an A

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: REL3342
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Excellent Professor. Great seminar discussion leader. If you come to class, keep up with the readings, and participate you will be fine. Makes you work for it but doesn't want anyone to fail.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RELG1320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a good professor. Just make sure you do your homework and show up to class. The entire course is only 100 points so you have to do everything and do it well. The 3 tests are worth the most. You have homework, but not everyday. He gives you a syllabus that lines out everything for the semester. He also loves to joke around while teaching.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2300
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you don't have thick religious skin, Dr. D will probably get to you. He says the bible is a bunch of made up stories. He tries to remain impartial but just can't. Beside that he's a great teacher, very knowledgeable. Funny at times. Don't see how you can fail his class short of giving zero effort. Laid back guy from L.A. describes him best.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RELG1320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Deitrick is a friendly, engaging professor who makes an effort to be there for his students. He encourages you to come at the class with an open mind and minimize your bias, but I think he could do a little better at minimizing his own bias. The class itself is not difficult; just do the homework, go to class, and put effort into your writing

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RELG1320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Deitrick is a good professor. I knew from the minute I stepped in his class I would enjoy it and him. Lectures are a little long and boring at times but not too bad. He enjoys when students get involved. I have never had a problem with him and would definitely take him again.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: WRLDRELGIONS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Skip without excuse lose a letter grade. No cumulative final All easy multiple choice tests-hands out study guide Said we wouldn't talk about controversial topics but it was all he lectured on. Especially wJudaism and Christianity. Has a strange mannerism with his hands while he lectures. You know how you say "come here" with your hands?

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RELG1320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a good professor. Just keep up on the reading and you'll do fine. Makes the class entertaining and generally cares about your well being. Thinking required and don't get butt hurt