Mackenzie Brown - Trinity University

Professor: Mackenzie Brown

Department: TBD

College: Trinity University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: RELI13301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Taking religion and science in the West with Dr. Brown was one of the best experiences I have had at Trinity. The class pushed me to think critically and creatively about the subjects presented. It is a loss for future Trinity students not to have him as their professor. I am proud of the grade I got after working hard for it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RELI1330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is a nice person, but his lecture is extremely boring.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: RELI1311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RELI13301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr Brown is awesome. While asian religions wasn't the easiest class, I learned so much that I will be able to apply to my major and post- graduation pursuits. Dr Brown is brilliant and engaging, even at 8:30 in the morning. This class wasn't a breeze, but if you're willing to put in the work it is incredibly rewarding.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FIRSTYEARSEMI
• 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:

Really open-minded and great at guiding students toward big-picture ideas. good sense of humor and cares for his students

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GNED1301
• 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:

A really good guy who cares about his students and the subject. Stickler with attendance and you must contribute alot during discussion. Not too many A's but easy to get a B.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RELI2312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Challenging. Requires a high level of reasoning and critical thinking. I had an A in the class all semester, he told me I was brilliant after reading my term paper, then rebuked me for not applying myself previously, and finally failed me for lack of attendance. I guess he thought he was motivating me. it is an elective lighten up bro. Strange Man!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RASIARASW
• 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:

Brown can seem like a really intimidating professor but he is so nice and helpful if you just go see him. His tests require critical thinking but he gives you everything you need to do well. His tests are take home which is nice and he is so organized that his class is a joy.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RELIASN
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tests involve "critical analysis", which means remember what he said in class and repeat it back under pressure and in essay format. Professor's attitude annoys me-- not worth the 8:30 time-slot. Sure, material can be thought provoking, but any thoughts provoked came from the reading, not class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: RELI1330
• 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:

Really Nice guy! And he knows his stuff too! but his exams are a little ridiculous. They're all about "insights," which in my opinion is how much you can BS under pressure. I learned a lot and he knows what he's talking about, I just was frustrated bc I got an 88 on an essay final exam and needed a 89 for A-. He doesn't give many A's

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EASTR101
• 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:

This is a class where you certainly have to put some work in. But if you do, you will come out with a different outlook on life and religion. The class is interesting and thought-provoking and definitely recommend for all. Don't expect to get an A though, but it is easy to get a B or B+.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RELI1311
• 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's okay. Hate the class, I'm actually writing this during class which shows how much I hate it. He forgot that I was in his class one day, after being in his class for a month. Ugghgghhg

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ASIANRELI
• 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:

Had him Spring 2009. Easy class and easy to understand. Tests require some studying but easier than Nadeau (from what I've heard)

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Religion and Science in the West. Dr. Brown gives take home exams and you can drop one. They are essay based and take alot of thought. He grades pretty tough but gives tons of feedback so you can improve alot on the next test. There is a big semester long paper. He also requires attendance... you need to go anyway to learn.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ASIANRELI
• 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:

He was a great professor, he cared about his students and gave great feedback on tests and even short essays that didn't count for a grade. The tests are difficult, you have to spend a good amount of time studying, but they are take home. It's an interesting course, at one point you have to go to the hindu temple which was an interesting experience

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ASIANRELI
• 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:

This class is great- take it if you want to have a more open mind to religion. Tests are easy if you prepare a little, books read are interesting too. Great teacher, fun class! interesting and stimulating discussion.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GNED1300
• 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. Brown rocks, the first day of class he came in dressed up as Frankenstein's creature, this being the first of several such aperances. Dr. Brown is helpful and quite clear in his instructions. He helps you if you have a problem. First Year Seminar with him is easy and rather fun.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GNED1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed the class a lot and learned a lot from Dr. Brown. He knows how to make you think in different ways. Papers at times where a little hard to write because of topics, but over all not to bad on coursework. I would def. take him again!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GNED1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not the cake walk my seminar to be- but also much more interesting. Be ready to have every assumption you've ever had questioned, cuz he revels in every opportunity to make you think. Great teacher, and I suspect I'll take some of his classes later in my career at Trinity.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RELIGIONSCIENC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

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