Steven Bouma-Prediger - Hope College

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Steven Bouma-Prediger - Hope College

Professor: Steven Bouma-Prediger

Department: Theology

College: Hope College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: REL100
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Prof BP! one of the best professors i've had here. i took earth and ethics and it was pretty easy but made me want to learn more about the topic. he played us songs and read the lorax and he is so funny. would recommend.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: REL100
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Take Dr. BP over any other prof if you can!! Hes such a kind, intelligent man and always made class interesting. I dont understand some of these comments saying he doesnt acknowledge differing views because I feel like Ive always had good conversations with him if I didnt agree. He does assign a lot of reading but the few papers are easy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: REL265
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great prof who cares about his students and wants to help them grow as people. Respecting of all opinions

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: REL200
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:

Amazing Professor all around! HIGHLY recommend

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: REL365
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My lord take a class from Dr. BP. The man's a legend, his classes are organized super well and his discussions are great. He's not the easiest professor, but you'll learn more in one of his classes than you will in three others combined.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: REL260
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

BP is the best religion professor Ive ever had! He is so enthusiastic about what he teaches and makes his students very excited about the topics. He is very respected and does not take that for granted. I would highly recommend every take BP for religion!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: REL100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

BP is one of the best professors at Hope I recommend him to anyone who needs to take religion. He cares deeply about every single student and genuintely wants to see you succeed. He assigns a lot of reading and some writing but its not overwhelming at all. Do the readings and pay attention in class and you'll do well and have a great time.!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: REL100
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:

BP is the man. I would not have wanted to take any other REL100 other than his Earth and Ethics. He often assigns reading, but it's not boring by any means. He really cares about his students and wants everyone to succeed!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: REL100
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

BP is one of the coolest people you will ever meet in your lifetime. He knows what he's talking about and he isn't afraid to speak his mind. He is filled with knowledge and compassion for his students and would remind us how thankful he is to be a teacher. Definitely take his classes!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: REL10006
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great man with a lot of good knowledge to transmit to students. BP is really passionate about what he teaches and wants to see his students do well. He gives detailed feedback. This is a great class to take.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: REL10006
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

BP is awesome. He's extremely intelligent and makes sincere comments on all of the work you hand in. Don't be afraid to say what you truly think!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: REL365
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:

BP is so wise and willing to share about anything. He is so knowledgeable about his area of expertise and made the class so enjoyable for everybody who went on the trip to New York. I would definitely recommend taking any class you can with him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: REL100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best class I have had in my two years. I have no interest in the subject but he is possibly one of the smartest people I have ever met and every class is very interesting.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: REL100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I had BP for Earth and Ethics. It's an amazingly easy class and he doesn't take attendance, but I am by no-means a nature freak, so I found it super hard to care at all. It's an easy REL 100 class though. Oh, and don't bother reading the assigned material - you have no tests and the papers are all basically opinion.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: REL100
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:

Upon coming to Hope, I checked BP's ratings on here because I had him for FYS. That made me very nervous because many said you couldn't have an opinion in his class. I didn't find this true at all. I thought he was very accepting. I loved his style of teaching and took Rel 100 with him. I think he's a great prof and truly cares about the material.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: REL100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

weird grader on papers and is very closed minded about environmental ideas

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: REL100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

BP is a niece enough guy, but he is so small minded if he even thinks that you might have a difference of opinion he will jump on you and demand en explanation until you just flat out change your opinion. Also he is on top of his books, if you don't have them for one class he is all up in your grill.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: REL100
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:

He's a nice guy, lots of energy. Class was fun because he always phrased things in strange ways. I could see how students become friends with him, but I found him really stressful because he always made the questions you asked sound stupid. He's very stubborn but interesting. Take the class, just make sure you don't disagree too much. : )

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: THEO300
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was a horrible class. I couldn't believe how closed minded BP was. The minute you had a difference of opinion it was over...way to teach college students the importance of listening to others.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: REL200
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:

BP seemed to want to be "friends" with all his students...heaven forbid you disagree with his viewpoint. He gave everyone a B+ at midterms b/c "nobody deserves an A when the whole work of the semester isn't completed yet..." what???????

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