David Lysik - DePaul University

Professor: David Lysik

Department: TBD

College: DePaul University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: REL233
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lysik is really laid back and understanding. A few classmates had difficulty getting the textbook in time for the first reading quiz, so he changed the due date to the last day of class for everyone. His lectures are almost conversational. The whole class is low stress, and as long as you fill in the handouts, you'll get an A in the class

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: REL224
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Lysik seems like a cool dude, but this is honestly one of the worst classes I've ever taken. He rambles on every class and likes to argue with every student who likes to participate. DO NOT TAKE UNLESS YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LAW. This is not an easy/interesting class to take to just fill up a religion requirement.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CTH213
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

David is a great guy who keeps class interesting with his humor and interesting lectures. The weekly homework assignments were graded a little tough but get them done to show you are trying. READ THE BIBLE WHEN ASSIGNED AND DO ALL QUIZZES. I took this class for gened but I am glad I ended up with this Prof.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: REL224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Interesting lectures and gives you a reason to not dread class. If you are not a law or religion major DO NOT take this class. There is a lot expected from you and he expects you to basically read his mind. Workload heavy!! Definitely appreciated his sense of humor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: REL224233
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes kind of a religion nerd, which is ok since he teaches religion and he really, really knows religion well. His lectures always challenged what most of us thought we already knew about the New Testament. Im not religious but maybe I would be now since he made it make way more sense than ever.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: REL224
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Some of the coolest lectures I've ever had at DePaul, but he has some of the vaguest grading guidelines I've ever seen. You never really know what he's looking for, especially for the midterm, but if you put in the effort, you should end up with a decent grade.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: REL224
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a very funny and crazy guy. Either you like him or you don't. If you don't want to participate or talk, this is not the class to take. He calls on everyone and hammers you with questions. Homework due every class not hard though.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CTH213
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

fun guy but doesn't give a whole lot of explanation on what he wants in papers and briefs.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CTH213
• 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:

David, was super funny and made everything about the New Testament interesting. However, I will say that he assigns weekly 1 page essays they're not that tough, just be sure to make it 100% objective. In terms of the textbook, you could actually get a way with borrowing one from a friend.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: REL233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the BEST professors at DePaul. He makes religion history so interesting. He goes through the New Testament so thoroughly and organized.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: REL233
• 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:

Would highly recommend Professor Lysik's New Testament class. I definitely learned a lot about my own religion and gained a valuable new perspective on the NT. Workload is very manageable, only online quizzes on the textbook and weekly one-page papers that he provides really good feedback on. Dry sense of humor, gives very interesting lectures.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: REL233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was a required religion class, but Professor Lysik made it enjoyable anyway. I learned a lot. One think I especially liked is the way he comments in depth on the weekly papers. No professor ever read or commented on my papers like him

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: REL281
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was a religion class on liturgy, and Prof Lysik made it amazingly good. It wasn't the same old religion stuff. He made me think about liturgy for a the first time and about church and liturgy in new ways. He was creative and very passionate which made a religion class enjoyable.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: REL224
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super funny teacher. I had him at 8:00am and he always kept me interested. A little weird but fun. Loved the material covered as well.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AMS294
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

David Lysik was one of the best professors I've ever had. I had him for an 8:30am class and not once did I ever feel like I was going to fall back asleep. He brings so much energy to his lectures and gives clear instruction on what he wants from his students. He is a very fair grader and understands so much about the subject matter.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: REL224
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he's very funny but definitely a tough grader on case briefs. This class was way too much work for a 200 level class. it's engaging so if you like law, take it. if not, this class will be a burden. 4 papers. Case briefs are due every class. Be prepared to defend what you believe; he def makes you work for that A!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: REL224
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lysik is an excellent teacher and a great guy. I have never laughed so hard in any class. This class is one of the most engaging classes I have ever taken. Its not a blow off class. If you actually want to learn and are interested in law/politics and willing to do an average amount of work, youll love it, I promise.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CTH213
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor ever, He is funny but tough grader. He is not a fair grader also. Don't take this class

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CTH243
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this professor. He makes the course very boring and teaches something completely else than he is supposed to. Essays every week and attendance plays a big role on your grade. IF you take him make sure to write down all the notes (ALOT) so you can study them for the quizzes. Final is super difficult. BE prepared to study!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: REL224
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was more of a Law class than a religion class. Participation and Attendance is through showing up (2.5 pts/day) and case presentations (he just asks you for the info on the case, not bad). The midterm was a court opinion you make from the facts he gives you and the final was really easy M/C. Case briefs were fun but graded pretty hard. GoodGuy