Richard Whitekettle - Calvin University

Professor: Richard Whitekettle
Department: Religion
College: Calvin University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: REL121
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This is the prof you need to take for 121. I took his online class. He provides a lecture for each day of class and the notes to go with his lecture. There is no additional homework or reading. 3 tests over the material and two 4-5 page papers. I ran to sign up for his summer course for my next religion core.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: REL121
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing lectures that go very in depth into biblical analysis. He is super easy to follow, although due to a physical condition his handwriting can be a challenge to make out. My only gripe is that his tests are graded incredibly harshly. Missing a word phrase that he wanted will result in major points docked from the overall grade. Otherwise great
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: REL121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Prof Whitekettle is a truly a gem. He genuinely cares about his students and is so fun to listen to. He turned a subject I dreaded into one I looked forward to attending. He is a tough grader but having him as a prof was worth working hard!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: REL121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Whitekettle is funny and really cares about his students. His papers are interesting to write but tough because he has VERY specific things he's looking for that aren't always clear. Tests are challenging, but basically memorize your notes and you'll be good. Definitely need to pay attention to lectures but don't need to do the homework to pass.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: REL121
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Getting an A in a religion class is hard, but it's totally doable with Whitekettle! Write down everything on the board and then some. Pay attention to what he says, his handwriting isn't great. Tests are you rewriting your notes, so memorize your notes in the chunks given in class. Meet with him for your papers - he'll help you structure them.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: REL121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Super nice guy who cares about everyone. Lectures are awesome and entertaining. My only complaint is that he grades tests/papers very particularly, and you must include a ridiculous amount of details from lecture for the A grade. Otherwise Whitekettle is a wonderful prof. and person. Makes you think outside of class too!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: REL213
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He is a professor who truly loves God and has a passion for sharing his knowledge with students. His lectures are full of anecdotes that exemplify what you're learning about, and he doesn't shy away from talking about tough topics. I even emailed him asking for spiritual guidance for something going on in my personal life, and he was incredible.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: RELW43
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had him for an interim class and it was awesome! I would definitely have taken him for a semester class if i had the opportunity.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: REL213
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Whitekettle is a good story teller but every class is him talking for the entire time. Raising your hand is taboo and he won't call on you if you do. He doesn't take attendance so it's easy to slack off. Tests are essay only and he doesn't give any review just a "know everything" assumption. Grading is very specific. Good and funny guy but bad prof
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: RELW43
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great Prof. I took him for an interim course and learned a ton. He's also hilarious and has super great stories about his life... 10/10 would recommend.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: REL121
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If I could adopt anyone as my grandpa, it would be Whitekettle. Such a gem of an old man, would definitely recommend taking him. He made the class super interesting.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: REL121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I cannot put into words how caring professor Whitekettle is. He truly wants every one of his students to succeed and goes above and beyond to do so. If you are thinking "hmmm I wonder if I should take a class with professor Whitekettle?" think no more. Your answer is yes. A true legend of our generation.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: REL121
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Whitekettle is a great prof for Rel-121. He gives great lectures that are easy to listen to and often throws in funny stories from his past to keep things interesting. I really learned a lot in this class and would definitely take it again. Just take good notes and study them well and you'll do fine on his tests.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: REL121
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I grew up in Christian school, but I still learned a lot about the bible in this class. Although he lectures the whole time, he makes it interesting. You won't have to buy a book for his class. He doesn't care about attendance, but you would want to be in class because test answers need to be almost word for word. Receiving an A is very difficult.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: REL121
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
One of the best Profs I've had. I was worried going into the class because I had heard that religion 121 was hard and uninteresting but Professor Whtiekettle made me never want to miss a class. He is hilarious and keeps you engaged the whole time. Even though the class is about an hour or so, the time flies because he makes the class so fun.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: REL121
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Whitekettle was supppppper funny! His lectures can be long but he adds a lot funny personal stories! He surprises you in class because it gets boring but then he'll suddenly say or do something that is hilarious! He is super helpful on Papers and is willing to extend due dates if you have a meltdown. His tests come straight form notes and are easy.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: REL121
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Don't need the textbook; it's just extra he won't check you on. Tests are all about what he says in class, so don't miss a class and take good notes to study from. His lectures are pretty interesting so you may not want to miss them anyway, plus he'll throw in some funny impressions & anecdotes. Write down what he writes on the board & then some.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: REL121
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Just listen in all his lectures, make sure you take notes and write everything he says down in the test. You'd do great!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: REL121
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Don't even get the book. His tests are purely what he dictates in class. Memorize everything word for word and you'll probably easily get a B+ or A-. I learned a lot from him and he is very extremely hilarious. He wouldn't care if you didn't show up once but make sure you go each time and take COMPREHENSIVE NOTES AND MEMORIZE THOSE. Papers are easy
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: REL121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class was my least favorite of the semester. Whitekettle is a funny guy and a pretty good professor, but his grading is a little too harsh in my opinion. I tried a good amount in the class and still ended up with a bad grade. I just couldn't click with how his tests were. They were straight from the notes, but pretty much word for word.
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