James Childress - University of Virginia

Professor: James Childress
Department: Religion
College: University of Virginia
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: RELG2650
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I loved this class. Childress is extremely knowledgeable is his field and is one of the nicest professors I've had. I thought the material was interesting and provided a lot of useful perspectives on relevant problems. There was a lot of reading and the lectures weren't the most engaging, but I would overall strongly recommend this class.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: RELG2650
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Childress's lectures are SO boring that it's almost impossible to pay attention for the whole lecture. There is a ridiculous amount of reading (used for discussion-which is even worse than the lecture). He's a nice enough guy, gives useful study guides for the midterm and final, and there are only three 2-page papers, BUT I would not recommend him.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: RELG2650
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Childress is a legend in his field. The class is interesting and is worth the work. Lectures help but aren't always the best. Movies every Friday!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: RELG2650
  • 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:
I would highly recommend you take a class with Childress. His course was by far my favorite. We had lecture twice a week and videos on Fridays. Discussion once a week is mandatory and participation is essential. Assigned readings can be extensive. A study guide is provided with all you need to know. Must memorize authors' names and opinions.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: RELG2650
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This is a pretty interesting class and I highly recommend that everyone at UVA should take it. Do the readings, as they are crucial to your success in the class! There are only 3 2-age essays (which you get to pick), a midterm, and a final (which have study guides!) Do the study guides and memorize them for the exams, and you'll be in good shape!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: RELG2650
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class should have been easy and fun. While the material was interesting, the tests were more difficult than they needed to be. Instead of quizzing students on understanding concepts, memorization of author's opinions was focused on. Only take this class if you'll have a lot of time to memorize unnecessary material.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: RELG2650
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Childress is a genius, and while his lecturing style isn't very engaging the content is really cool. Never had lecture on Fridays, sometimes a movie. I loved this class--really makes you think about things. Also, discussion sections are very important and also really interesting; all the TAs were good my semester (and all were attractive men).
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: RELG265
  • 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:
Class gets very boring after the midterm. Discussion attendance is necessary if you want to be able to write good essays. I would not take this class again just because Childress's lectures are sometimes excruciating to sit through because of the boredom
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: RELG2650
  • 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:
I had Childress for the class Theology, Ethics, and Health Care. He basically wrote the textbook and has been in the field for over 40 years, so he is extremely knowledgable. His lectures are very helpful and he explains things very well. However, his voice puts a lot of people to sleep. Definitely recommended, though.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: RELG2750
  • 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:
Really interesting topics and discussions that will inspire you to continue the discussions out of class, primarily because of the interdisciplinary nature of the class Childress is very approachable and the TAs seem to be interested in the subject as well! Not difficult to get a good grade if you do the reading and study.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: RELG2650
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The instructor took this class too seriously. It should have been interesting and easy. It was hard and boring.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: RELG2650
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The instructor was not interesting and the class was way to difficult for the subject matter.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: RELG2650
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It is clear that Professor Childress is highly respected and an expert in the field of bioethics (he even wrote the textbook we used!) Although he is passionate about the subject, I found it very hard to pay attention during lectures. However, I enjoyed most of the readings (although sometimes a heavy load) as well as the outside events.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: RELG265
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Although everyone raved about this class I was disappointed. I found the material dry and the ethics aspect rather self-explanatory. Class was dull, and the reading very time consuming. On top of that, the TAs graded harshly and more on arbitrary grammatical errors than content.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: RELG265
  • 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:
While I absolutely loved the discussion portion of this class I got easily bored during Lecture. If you are reall good at keeping yourself motivated then this would be an awesome class, the information covered is very interesting. He does his best to help students though an is a very pleasant man to talk to. attending lecture is PERTINENT!!!!!!!!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: RELG265
  • 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:
While I absolutely loved the discussion portion of this class I got easily bored during Lecture. If you are reall good at keeping yourself motivated then this would be an awesome class, the information covered is very interesting. He does his best to help students though an is a very pleasant man to talk to. attending lecture is PERTINENT!!!!!!!!!!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: RELG265
  • 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:
Awesome course. within first day i knew i wanted to minor in bioethics. he is so passionate about the subject. awesome!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: RELG265
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof. Childress is great! His class was so interesting.... You'll learn a lot... TAKE IT
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: RELG265
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
absolutely amazing class. I would recommend it to all nursing and pre-med students...or anyone with an interest in ethics in medicine! childress is very knowledgeable and gives interesting lectures
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: RELG265
  • 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:
Professor Childress is so knowlegable and truly passionate about the subject of Bioethics. If you feel that it is something you are even slightly interested in then you should definitely take the class. There is a lot of reading and lectures can at times get a little long but the topics are really thought provoking.
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