Dennis Marshall - Aquinas College

Professor: Dennis Marshall
Department: Religion
College: Aquinas College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: TY224
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
My absolute favorite professor of all time. He expects a lot out of you, but if you put in the work you will not regret taking his class. I am not a catholic, and I did well in his classes so don't let that scare you. Lots of reading, and papers. Also, speak up in class- he likes discussions and you will learn the most from them.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: TY170
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very tough grader and expects a lot from you. Don't expect an A, because he doesn't give them out much, and you'll probably have a rough time if you're not Catholic because the classes are based around his own knowledge. On the flip side, gives excellent, thought-provoking lectures, is extremely intelligent and logical, and is pretty friendly.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: TY210
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
The most frustrating class I have ever taken. He has no respect for other opinions. I can understand teaching such strict catholic beliefs to a class of theology majors, but not a class that is predominantly students that are just there to cover the requirement. Take through notes because that is what you are going to have to rely on to study.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: TY293
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I am writing this in retrospect from graduating several years ago, however, looking back I thought I enjoyed my time with this tough professor but he really is small-minded and insensitive. I think he thinks he is brilliant, but he really is just a very Catholic person spitting a lot of nonsense and insensitive to those with other belief systems.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: TY 210
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is not very considerate to your prior obligations or if something very important comes up
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: TY170
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's very intelligent. Intelligent does not automatically mean kind. He frequently mocks other religions and will make fun of you if you question him. I took this class while going through a lot of spiritual turmoil, and his intolerance only made it worse. You'll learn, but it's at the cost of pandering to him if you want a good grade as well.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: TY170
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took Wrestling With God in a quad format, horrible! So time consuming. There is no textbook, so very detailed notes were needed in class, then the books assigned were dense and the seven page papers about the books were killer. Definitely not for anyone who does not have a philosophy background.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: TY224
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
GAHHH this class was so over my head :( It was very interesting, for the most part. But don't take his classes as quads, it's too much in too little time. And his tests are REDICULOUS! The final was 20 essay questions. I consider myself a decent student, but this was just hard hard hard :/ Decent prof, willing to help, just hard. Good luck!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: TYS1
  • 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:
Demanding class for non theology majors. Can be extremely disrespectful of other religions besides Christianity. Full attendance with diligent note taking is a must for comprehension. If you need to take a theology class for Aquinas and are not interested in theology or are nto religious or Christian, I would not recommend this professor's classes.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: TY170
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Unfortunately, many are put-off by a professor actually caring about what they study and actually challenging them in their college education. I'm blown away by the arrogance of undergrad students claiming to know far more than a Dr. in theology; he's a great prof., and you'll learn more in this class then in any other at Aquinas.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: TY271
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Wow. Not sure what to say other than avoid at all costs. Basically 3 assignments for the entire class. Not clear. A nut. Good quotes, but not enough to save him. Bigoted. Is always correct. One sided discussion only. Now I know the true meaning of the quote, "crazy as a loon." Refers to all other religions as "myths." Avoid this one for sure.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: TY170
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of my favorite professors ever! Marshall's brilliance is mistaken for bigotry. I think weak-minded students misinterpret his love of intellectual battle for zealotry. He's demanding, but extremely helpful and always available. Take diligent notes on lecture material!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: TY320
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Objectively speaking, Dr. Marshall is a great professor. Ignore all the horror stories you hear. This is a prof who loves his students and wants them to learn how to think for themselves and defend their positions. Expects respect and if you show him respect, he will give it to you. His reading and assignments may be heavy at times but worth it
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: TY275
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is an excellent professor; one of the best! Don't skip out on studying, as he gives thorough notes and spells out what is required right at the beginning for a reason. He is reliable and gives a timely response to emails. Naturally there's a little bias, but not in a "bigoted Christian" way. Ignore any other negative 'opinions,' as this man is very compassionate and promotes intellectual/spiritual growth!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: TY101
  • 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:
Extremely disrespectful, enjoys humiliating students in front of the class is they can't answer esoteric questions. Likes to weed out non-majors, so you better know your philosophy before you take his class. Any class.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: TYS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Please! His adittude is not befitting of a professor, he may want to make you "think" but that becomes code for "think my way" while I enjoyed his style, at times I would be quite offended as he made other religios seem "base" to christianity. He is ok, and a level of tolerance is needed to participate in his class. SEE HIM BEFORE WRITING ANYTHING!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: TY293
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Brilliant, dedicated to helping the students learn and one of the best on campus.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: TY293
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
What a professor should be: challenging yet willing to help anyone who truly wants to learn. One of the best on Campus!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: TYOOO
  • 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:
eww and yuck! i hate people like this man, and sitting in a class for weeks on end with an intolerant, patriarch is disgusting. Take good notes or you'll be screwed. extremely biased and overly opinionated. Papers are rediculous considering his grading technique and unfairness, and idea of what a religion paper is not an english paper. ugh!!!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: TYSECT
  • 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:
Great teacher. Definately need to pay attention to notes in class but if you do and study you'll do fine.
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