Peter Frick - University of Waterloo

Professor: Peter Frick
Department: Theology
College: University of Waterloo
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: RS110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Terrible professor. Lecture slides contain no relevant information, making it imposible to study off of. Has unannounced pop up quizzes on specific details. Exams were fill in the blank, along with long answer portion. Long answer portion was completely subjective and impossible to receive more than a 75%. Not a good professor at all.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: RS110
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
It can get boring and it can be tough to pay attention. He gets super passionate about things, and he clears up alot of things if you just ask him. He's overall a really nice person, and i want to take more of his classes but the content was just too dry for me.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: RS110
  • 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: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Was initially intimidated by him but he's actually a very nice prof. The content also seems bland in the beginning but becomes interesting quick. I would suggest attending all lectures as he creates surprise quizzes. A fair bit of text is to be read for tests.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: RS110
  • 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:
Boring class on some days, but it's not so bad. He is nice, and he defends students from bad comments based on the nature of the course. The material can be difficult, so make sure you pay attention in class. As a professor, he is less concerned about grades and just wants you to take away something from the class. Not bad, but not great either.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: RS110
  • 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:
He is a good professor who is easy to listen to. It's a 100s class so it is very easy but still interesting. Anyone should take this class in order to get a better understanding of the religions and how they are interrelated...
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: RS110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This course was very interesting! Dr. Frick is a phenominal professor and his lectures are great! I took this course to broaden my knowledge of the Religions and it certainly did! It touches on a lot of history so it is really helpful for giving backgrounds to how the three western religions grew. The course is quite easy too!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: RS110
  • 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:
Great Professor! To do well in his class you have to attend his classes. Cleared a lot of my misconceptions about religion and gives a great insight on how these three religions have developed over the years.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: RS133
  • 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:
I took at least four classes with Peter during my time at Waterloo, and he is the most helpful prof I had all the way through... extremely personable, willing to help you with anything... very interested in creating a good learning atmosphere. As long as you were willing to try, he will meet you halfway and help you out.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: RS110
  • 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:
Excellent teacher!He covered so many interesting topics, and I would love if he taught more religion courses.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: RS110
  • 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:
Took RS110 Religions of The West. This is a great distance ed course. Lectures make good use of multimedia. Professor is clear, knowledgeable and seems to have an open mind and desires quality learning, not just facts. All tests multiple choice. With a decent effort above 90 marks are quite possible. don't know about in class. Highly recommend DE.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: RS100B
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Attend class and take notes. He includes dates, biblical verses, books etc. (even if he says he wont) on his exams. Thorough knowledge of Judaism and Christianity, lacked in Islam. Study hard and know details.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: RS100B
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Peter is actually a really nice guy. If you show up to class and write down his slides, you are guaranteed at least a 70. I don't understand his bad reputation on here, he is a far better teacher than most of the RS teachers at UW. He is not going to give you a 75 for just being in his class, you need to work to get a decent mark.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: RS100B
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Unless you're prepared to actually attend his lectures and do the readings, don't take this course. Those looking for a "bird" religion credit, should look elsewhere. Tough but fair.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: RS100B
  • 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 good prof. Explains the history of the three religions precisely and very clearly. Definetely recommend attending his lectures! Midterms not that hard either!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: RS100B
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
this class was 3 units: Judaism, Christianity, Islam. It was like taking a history class in hebrew and then it turned to philosophy in arabic! hated it! many unanswered questions; maybe thats just religion! and the 80 multiple choice midterms dont help your grades either...
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: RS100B
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His tests are purely based on his lectures so i recomment NEVER missing his class. He is kinda lazy cuz he didnt bother posting anything on UWACE so felt kinda disconnected from the class.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: RS100B
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great prof and very interesting. Didn't like his testing in M/C form because it isn't a fair representation of what you know. I chose to write the essay instead of the final M/C exam b/c I hated his M/C so much. A lot of memorization. Very historically based course. I learned a lot. Very helpful prof if you ask for it.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: RS100B
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
BORING. And in all honestly usueless.Get ready to memorize a whole bunch of peoples names and some random book they wrote. You learn nothing about the actual religions that you wouldnt know already. Very History like...and tends not to ask revelant questions. Relatively easy if youre really good @ memorizing but pointless..highscl RS was better!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: RS100B
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
never have i been so turned off by a course. useless info that he somehow manages to cram into the 80+ MC questions on the exams. nice guy, but the material's kind of boring and will put you to sleep...zzzzz...
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: RS106AB
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Amazing Prof! Makes Greek easy to comprehend. Text book is clearly set out with great exercises. Would take a class with him any day!
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