Catherine Wessinger - Loyola University New Orleans

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Catherine Wessinger - Loyola University New Orleans

Professor: Catherine Wessinger

Department: Religion

College: Loyola University New Orleans

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: RELST122
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I don't mind working hard for grades, but this professor gives F's often. In addition, she is unhelpful and degrading in her comments. I would not recommend her.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: RELSV277
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wessinger was an amazing professor! There was SO much information to cover in this course and it was really tough to learn everything but it was all so interesting that it came pretty naturally for me and most of the other students.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: RELSU277
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the most underrated and under appreciated teachers at Loyola. I've taken 3 classes and counting with her. If you go talk to her/pay attention in class you'll find she's extremely intelligent and kindhearted. Her classes are super interesting and graded fairly. Make sure you do BB participation though otherwise your grade will suffer

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: T122
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wessinger is a very intelligent person. Teaching an intro course is difficult and she does a good job at it. Her directions are crystal-clear and you should be able to know exactly what to do to get a good grade in her course. Plus she gives a great extra credit opportunity. She can be dry at times and her lectures are long but stay engaged

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: RELST122006
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This one worst teachers in my history school. Don't know kid in our class that had an A. She is one of the most boring people I have listened talk and she literally just lectures for the entire class. Also she looks like she should have retired awhile ago.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: RELST121
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:

I had her for my freshman seminar class, and I have to say she really helped me learn so much about the culture and the city of New Orleans. We had blog discussions every week, several papers on religious visitations, and a good amount of reading. If you do the work, you should be able to get an A. Also speak up in discussions!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: RELST122
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Religions of the World class consists of about 6 Quizzes (10 T/F worth 1/2 pt each, religious visit paper, 2 essays, 2 blackboard posts weekly, and class participation. The class is not really difficult, but requires a good amount of work. The class itself can get very boring, but Wessinger is a very nice woman and easy to understand.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: RELSU343
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is the most boring class I've ever taken. Her lectures are very vague and so is the material that she uses on her quizzes and tests. The text book is not helpful either. Don't take this class, find another religion elective to waste your time on. If you do take this course, make sure to attend and participate.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: SEMINT122
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:

I took her for my freshmen seminar and she is a really sweet lady. I have no idea how anybody got anything less than a B.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: RELSRELS
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:

I took an honors course with this professor and it was clear that the students were smarter than she was. Wessinger was only interested in getting students to memorize facts. I expected much more out of the course, which turned out not to be very challenging. I wouldn't recommend her to the more capable students.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: RELS122
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:

I fell asleep 9 times out of 10 in this class. Attendance effects your grade so all you have to do is read the book and stay awake long enough to reply when she calls your name. I thought this class would be interesting and it has a lot of potential but I think Dr. Wessinger may be too smart for her own good. Take a different prof if you can.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: RELS122
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:

Wessinger is one of those profs who cannot think abstractly. She is not very bright, and has a tendency to reduce complex concepts to one-line definitions. Just memorize the definitions and you will do fine. But it is overall a pointless class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: RELGT122
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Nice lady, aweful class. You are required to comment every day, which leads to a lot of stupid comments (especially from Freshmen). She tries to teach too much instead of getting down to the essentials. T/F quizzes, but not really easy just do extra credit. Midterm and final are essay ?s but the ? is given beforehand and you discuss it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: RELST122
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:

Wessinger is extremely smart, has published many books and is an expert on new religions and "cults." Her class is unbelievably easy but you will learn a lot. She can be quiet and monotone so don't take the class at a time when you are likely to be sleepy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: BUDDH01
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:

Participation is a HUGE part of the grade. Not only do you have to attend, you're expected to raise your hand and ask questions to get pts. You have to write 2 things per week on the discussion board. Write a 10 page paper on any topic. The quizzes aren't that bad T/F. But the midterm and final are so time consuming to prep for; its outrageous.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: RELH295
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:

Honestly, this class is very Biased. For one, she comes right out and tells you she's a feminist... She also imposes her beliefs on you in the most annoying manner. She's OBSESSED with women's issues and the concept of Millenialism. It's ridiculously boring and I just hate attending. Her tests are ridiclous also. Pass this class up if you can.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: RELSU181
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you're a freshman, take this class! If you're not, skip it. She's mind-numbingly dull, her lecture is the exact material you read in the textbook, and she treats you like you've never taken a college class before. Most of her material is from the late 80s or early 90s and is in severe need of an update. Easy class, but a waste of my time.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I took her for Women in World Religions. She is very smart, and knows a lot of information. She is also really nice and funny and makes the class interesting. However, you do have a lot of reading to do, but she is not a hard grader. If you like good classes that are intersting, take her.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: RELH250
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:

One of my favorites at Loyola. Dr. Wessinger has a very low key lecture style so come prepared to pay attention. If you get sleepy in morning classes, try taking her in the afternoon. I believe she practices Zen Buddhism and this definitely comes across in her laid back personality. Great outside readings significant enhance learning experience

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: RELSU181
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She has a vast knowledge of religion, and she teaches a very non-biased class so as a student you learn a great deal. There are multiple ways to keep your grade up, and the tests are pretty easy if you read the material. She shows movies as well as leads lively discussions to keep class interesting. Loved this course.

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