Hebbar is definitely a cute little man that I just want to keep in my pocket. His vast stores of knowledge are amazing. The class is amazing to be in, I learned so much cool stuff. Unfortunately, the tests are HARD HARD HARD!!!

Dr. Hebbar is AMAZING! I learned so much from him, but be careful, lots of memorization is involved. He's not that hard, you just have to be able to memorize terms and concepts -- and you don't necessarily have to apply them, just memorize.

One of the smartest men I've ever met in my life. Any class Professor Hebbar teaches, I will take because of the amount of knowledge he puts on the table for each subject he teaches.

This professor knows his stuff. The material is hard and there is a lot to know, but he gives good, clear lectures. If you study and go to class you'll probably do fine.

hebbar is a great teacher. he is incredibly intelligent and knows his material very well. going to class is a must. he gives essay questions before the exam so it's a lot of memorizing but not too hard of a grader. take this class it's really interesting!!

knows his stuff and a very good teacher. be prepared to work hard. you have to attend class b/c the exams are based on notes. but he gives you the questions before the test. only downsides are he's kind of a hard grader and there a ton of, literally like 8, papers due towards the end the semester.

I do not recommend this class to people with no Hindi background. Although the grading takes your previous knowledge into account, unless you have a serious interest in the language- don't do it! But if you do- its a good time.

You have to work hard, but you'll learn a lot. His old tests can be found in the University Archives, and he uses a lot of the same answers.

His Intro to Easter Rel is the hardest class I've ever taken, but my favorite. Definitely don't take it just to fill a credit, but if you're interested in it you will learn so much. He's the smartest man I've ever met, knows everything, and even though his tests are hard if you study you'll feel really accomplished when you pass.

This is a very difficult course, but it's not impossible. He tests on dates and tiny details rather than the main idea, but if you can memorize and retain info just for the quiz, you'll do fine. He's VERY knowledgable about the subject, and you can tell he enjoys it.

The course was very challanging. It would be a good idea to use a laptop and pretty much transcribe the lectures because he expects unbelievable detail in the exam questions. He is very knowledgable and obviously enjoys what he is teaching but I wouldn't take the class unless you were really willing to devote alot of time to preperation.

VERY interesting class, very interesting field trips (3). Enjoyed the lectures, but the big drawback for the course were the quizzes and exams...his questions test you on very technical information, usually in foreign languages, so test prep more or less becomes a memorization game. Good class though, and he give a really big curve.

He's very details oriented. He allows a one page list of terms/names on exams HOWEVER expects you to repeat 100% of his info in his lectures. Unless you're willing to never miss any classes do not take because he pulls at least 1 exam question per class. Work load huge! 10-1 page papers, 1 10 page paper, 2 field trips, and 3 3 hr exams

Practically a guaranteed A- if you show up to class and put in the effort. Don't expect an A in the class unless he likes you. My friend, who grew up speaking Hindi, didn't get an A even though her test grades were all A's. Ridiculous.

'Sadist' is the word I would use...You've gotta take notes on literally every word he says and then spit it all back up for the tests. Plus, there was an inordinate amount of work at the end. He's a cool guy, very nice, and it's really interesting stuff, but you definitely need to work for your grade!

Incredibly intelligent and passionate about his subject. I loved listening to him speak, but studying for quizzes and tests became a nightmare.

As everyone said before: extremely detail oriented. He makes sure to warn everyone about this before really going into the material, but its difficult to truly appreciate that warning before you take one of his tests. The class is essentially regurgitation. Be expected to memorize rediculously minute facts that you will never need to know again.

He gives you warning ahead of time that this is going to be a very detailed oriented class with lots of new content. However, he sends the essay questions for the tests a week beforehand so you can prepare, which is much more than any other professor does. If you do the work its an easy class. (I have a 100%)

Interesting lecturer, unfortunately you can't sit back and enjoy; you need to write down everything he says; dates, figures, and words/terms in foreign languages. Quizzes/tests focus on details (did this happen in 1450, 1452, 1500, etc.) and are very difficult, but easy grades on reports for films and field trips (yes, field trips) make up for it.

Loved his lectures. He definitely kept me interested in the material, is very clear in his speech, and gave the class a lot of variety with films and field trips, rather than just lectures. Textbook use is minimal, the majority of the notes come from his lectures. All tests were mult. choice, and are really easy if you study with flash cards.

Great Teacher, but memorization is the key in this class. It was very interesting to go on the field trips.

I absolutely love this professor. He made me very interested in the subject matter. He is a very intelligent man and has been all over the world. I plan on taking more of his classes if i can. Detail oriented class. MEMORIZE, but if you go to class you can get an A

This is an extremely hard class. I went to every lecture, read every page of the required reading, and studied harder than I ever have in my life and got a B. On the plus side its a very interesting class and Hebar is really helpful if you go see him. If you arent going to work as hard as possible, don't bother taking the class.

interesting class, but you really have to study before the tests. he gives you the exam a week before so you know exactly what to study for. but answers are essay style and you really have to write down everything he said in class. great class, but lots of work

I love this man! Introduction to Eastern Religions was the best class I have taken so far in college and it is half the reason I am considering a religion major. Hebbar is incredibly intelligent and his field trips to temples are wonderful. That being said if you're a huge slacker and don't want to go to class and take notes you will fail.

Hebbar is a great professor! But it's a difficult class, not an easy A. Go to class, take good notes, make flash cards and MEMORIZE them and you'll get good grades. If you stick with it, in the end he'll reward you with a good grade. Field trips are the best part of this class. If you're looking to actually learn, take this class!

He is a great teacher, he really knows what he is talking about and is extremely helpful.

He speaks Pali. The man is a genius.

Prof. Hebbar is not going to force you to learn if you are not interested. If you are interested, you won't regret learning about Eastern Religions with Hebbar.

Lecture heavy course with an enormous amount of information. Record the classes and share notes no one can keep up with all of that detail. Also good for testing which he grades harshly and wants as detailed oriented answers as possible. No joke course. My hand was throbbing just trying to keep up withnote taking. Great very interesting course.

One of the most knowledgeable professors I have had at GW. He genuinely knows Eastern religions like the back of his hand. The course is very dense, so drink a cup of coffee before attending the lecture. You will learn a lot from Hebbar if you put forth the effort.

I had a much better experience in doctrines & debates than his 190 class. He said outright the first day that it wasn't nearly as serious a course, and I ended up learning a ton (maybe because he was more relaxed). If you pay attention he's actually hilarious, and extremely knowledgeable. Worth taking, regardless of prior experiences with Hebbar.

Best professor I have ever had! Extremely intelligent. I took him for Indian Philosophy, Hindusim, Intro to Eastern Religions. Got As in all classes because his exams come straight out of his mouth. if you are a good note taker and hard worker you will do fine!

Professor Hebbar is possibly one of the most intelligent people I have ever met. Go to class. Write down everything he says. Exams are take home and come directly from the lecture. You will learn a lot but you have to work for it.

Hebbar is an amazing professor! One of the most intelligent people I've ever met. I took his Hinduism course, and it's clear that he is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to Eastern religions. DO NOT SKIP CLASS. Taking intricate notes is necessary. All exams are take home, and he gives you a week to do them so they must be in-depth and detailed.

Hebbar is great! He is very explanatory with the material. All 3 exams for this class were take home, and if you took good notes they were straight forward and you can answer with exactly what he said in lecture. There is no homework except for the exams which are A LOT of work, and a 10 page research paper due at the same time as the 3rd exam.

Prof. Hebbar as an amazing professor, and is one of my favorites at GW. He's really knowledgeable. The class itself was very interesting, and as long as you pay attention in class and take detailed notes you will be alright. Attendance is extremely important. There is no reading. Amazing class. Inspired me to become a religion minor.