Alexander Baugh - Brigham Young University

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Alexander Baugh - Brigham Young University

Professor: Alexander Baugh

Department: Religion

College: Brigham Young University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: RELC341
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Brother Baugh. You can tell he is super passionate about what he teaches. The tests are very specific and rely heavily on specific things said during lecture.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: RELC341
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The most interesting and amazing class I have taken. Professor Baugh knows his stuff and teaches along with the spirit. Just as every class, do the readings and you will do well in this class. The tests are hard but they are open note so go to class and take good notes and you will get an A. Learned so much.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: RELC341
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved Prof. Baugh. This class is pretty difficult because of the amount of reading involved and the difficulty of tests and quizzes, but there is a huge curve that makes up for it. I loved his lectures and the knowledge he shared with us. I wouldn't recommend this class to those who don't have a basic understanding of the restoration. It's deep.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: REL341
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Brother Baugh! He gives very interesting lectures. ZHe knows his stuff! He also encourages participation and really gets to know everyone. Tough tests but grades on the curve.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: RELC341
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Brother Baugh is a very sweet guy, but this was one of the worst classes I've ever taken. Everything you're graded on is just reading and memorization of facts. Tests are open note, but the only way you're getting a decent grade on tests is if you copy the entire textbook. Zero discussion and analysis of church history, just pointless facts.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: REL341
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was the hardest religion class I have ever taken at BYU. Tons of reading each week and the 2 quizzes each week that are tricky. Tests are over 100 questions and took me 3 hours and I still failed. The tests are ridiculous and this class did not help me grow spiritually at all. It was way to focused on unimportant facts.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: REL341
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very smart, and a good teacher. His tests are completely based on lecture though, so you need to show up every time and take notes on everything he says

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: RELC341
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved the class. I could see why some people might not appreciate the work that goes into a class on the Restoration, but if you want to be a gospel scholar. This is a class you MUST take. There is a lot to take in, but it is not unreasonable and everything I did in the class was enjoyable and worth it. Be warned though. The tests are a beast.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: RELC341
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

An amazing teacher. He really strengthened my testimony a lot. He's a great guy that cares a lot for his students. There was quite a bit of reading, but most of it is pretty interesting. Tests are difficult, but he curves each test so that helps out a lot. Take good notes. I would definitely take a class from Brother Baugh again.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: REL341
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Difficult tests, but incredibly knowledgeable. He cares about what he teaches and has a great testimony.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: REL341
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Super hard exams even though they're open book/notes. Lots of info in lecture, take good notes or you're dead. Some lectures were interesting, others not so much. More focus on history rather than doctrine, which is fair for this class. If you're looking for doctrine, take it from another professor or a D&C class. Final project is a piece of cake.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: RELC341
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is not a class that focuses on the cultural lifestyle and the subtext to the revelations and actions of the prophet. His tests feel more like trivia questions that you'd never get from any other professor and are super difficult. If you don't write down absolutely everything he says in class, you won't get 100%. Huge curves for the tests.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: REL325
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Brother Baugh is an incredible man. He knows EVERYTHING about Joseph Smith and the beginning of the church. However, his tests are tough. Super tough. They are open book, open note, but the questions are "which one of these is NOT...." and all the answers are nearly identical. Write down EVERYTHING HE SAYS. Textbook is provided. 20 points for att

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: RELC341
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

THIS WAS THE BEST CLASS I'VE TAKEN AT BYU! I learned so much from the lectures and my testimony was strengthened. Brother Baugh really knows his stuff. The tests are incredibly hard, but it's open note, open book. TAKE GOOD NOTES and do the reading assignments. I would take any class from Brother Baugh

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: REL341
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class was the best class I've taken at BYU. My testimony of Joseph Smith has grown because of Brother Baugh's love for the prophet. You learn so much of what you need to know about Joseph Smith from the rights source - Brother Baugh has an amazing wealth of knowledge. Tests are tough, but if you take great notes in class, you should get an A.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This was the worst experience of my life in academia. His questions aren't about the books. Example question I'll remember for the rest of my days: What did Emma say on her death bed? Why was this class about trivia, I have no idea. He talks about material like he's the creator.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: RELC325
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This class is an absolute waste of time. I tried justifying his bad scores on here but he honestly is an awful teacher. He teaches from his own knowledge and meaningless facts about D&C. The majority of his test questions aren't even in the scriptures but his own book he helped write. Do NOT take this class!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: RELC341
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Brother Baugh is a sweet gentleman and is very passionate about what he teaches. However, his tests are ridiculously hard, even though they are open book and open note. Very nit picky. Never knew which material he wanted us to focus on or write down, both with class notes and on article readings. No study guides.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: REL341
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:

Brother Baugh is the greatest! His lessons are very interesting and you can tell he has such a love for Joseph Smith and the Restoration. If you take good notes and spend extra time on the tests, you'll do just fine. If you ever get a chance to take his class, definitely do it. This class has strengthened my testimony of the prophet.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: REL341
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class damaged my testimony more than any other class at BYU. I was relieved to find out later that most of the issues came from false doctrine he was teaching (such as Christian rock being of the Devil). Tests were, as mentioned by others, overly hard and focused on meaningless facts. Avoid, avoid, avoid this professor...

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