3.3

Brian Brown

Theology - Iona University

3.3
Quality
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Would Retake
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3.3
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.3
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Would Retake

90

Reviews

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What Students Say

Good info but very boring

RST - 3.0 rating

lots of notes, tests not bad if u study lot of material, kinda boring

RST308 - 4.0 rating
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100%

Textbook Required

92%

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59% confidence
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Reviews (90)
3.0
3.0
RST
Nov 4, 2002

Good info but very boring

4.0
3.0
RST308
Dec 6, 2002

lots of notes, tests not bad if u study lot of material, kinda boring

5.0
3.0
RST308
Dec 21, 2002

One of my best teachers

5.0
3.0
RST308
Dec 26, 2002

very interesting course

5.0
3.0
RST
Jan 11, 2003

Great teacher! Encourages his students,and teaches with enthusiasm and passion.

5.0
3.0
RST
Feb 19, 2003

take good notes, no surprises on test, very good reviews

5.0
4.0
RST308
Mar 26, 2003

The brighest professor that I have ever had.

5.0
3.0
RST203
Apr 1, 2003

soooooooooo smart. tells you everything on the test, and is very clear. must study though.

5.0
4.0
RELIGION
Apr 2, 2003

He is the best professor of religion so far. Glad I took him.

3.0
3.0
REL201
Apr 22, 2003

very very very boring, hard to pay attention to as he lectures every class for the whole class.. monotone voice gets annoying all he does is talk.. lots of notes

5.0
3.0
REL
May 1, 2003

Very helpful and a wonderful teacher! Definately one of the best professors @ IONA!

1.0
5.0
RST
May 1, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
REL
May 6, 2003

He gives a lot of notes but the tests reflect directly what is in the notes. Pay attention to lecture and pass! review sheets/copies of his notes were given before all tests as well

4.0
3.0
RST410
May 14, 2003

Class was on the Constitution. A TON of reading of supreme court cases. He also demands participation, if you don't want to read 50 pages of court cases a week, it really is't the course for you. Only 2 takehome papers. Not the best elective for your GPA.

5.0
4.0
REL
May 16, 2003

Great professor, pay attention in class, its an easy A. Hes wonderful!

4.0
3.0
RELIGION
Oct 22, 2003

Very nice, monotone but extremely smart. Definitely knows his stuff. Puts his notes on reserve so you just have to listen in class. Worth it but have to study somewhat.

5.0
3.0
REL201
Nov 3, 2003

Great professor. Obviously really smart, Im surprised hes teaching at Iona. Just make sure to take notes that what the tests are based on. He tells you what is going to be on the test.

1.0
5.0
RST203
Nov 10, 2003

this guy is so boring and he is hard too, hes very egotistical, i dont like him

5.0
4.0
RELIGION
Nov 10, 2003

Dr. Brown is AWESOME

1.0
5.0
RST203
Dec 11, 2003

Very bad notes

4.0
3.0
RST203
Feb 23, 2004

rough class but a really nice guy. TAKE GOOD NOTES

3.0
3.0
INTRO
Mar 26, 2004

This guy has done his studying. His lectures are boring because the average student cant unserstand half of the words he uses. You literally just copy his note off the projection screen, I always wondered why he just didnt print out copies, go figure..

5.0
3.0
RST410
Apr 28, 2004

Dr. Brown demands precision and active participation from his students. A genius when it comes to the constitution and religion. One of the most gentle and sincere teachers at Iona. Can be a bit boring at times, however.

3.0
3.0
RELIGION
May 4, 2004

brian brown = stuart from mad tv

3.0
5.0
RST
Jul 29, 2004

He expects way too much. All you do is taking notes, notes and notes. His tests seems unfair and I didn't like the way he was grading. Very few people liked him in the class because no matter how hard you studied you did not get the grade you deserved.

3.0
4.0
RST308
Sep 17, 2004

Notes typed in all caps and you can't even download them - have to photocopy in library. Says no specifics on exam, then asks for dates - doesn't get much more specific than that. Treats his tests as legal documents... even with curve, difficult class

5.0
3.0
REL201
Oct 3, 2004

Nice guy. Very Bright and enthusiastic. Not a terribly interesting class, but not hard if you just read. He's got fashion addiction. This guy dresses as if he's GORDON GEKKO.

2.0
5.0
RST201
Oct 20, 2004

Most boring professor ar Iona. Exams are too spectific

1.0
5.0
RELTRAD
Oct 22, 2004

um this guy is horrible. rude n no sense of humor. he assumes every1 is a religious scholars. u can seriously spend 1 week straight writing a paper and he wont give u a grade close to what you deserve. and not to mention he looks like a nerdy anorexic monkey. DO NOT TAKE THIS MAN

1.0
4.0
REL
Oct 24, 2004

He's beyond boring and looks and dresses funny. Haven't had a test yet but I can only imagine. He loves the sound of his voice and uses annoying hand gestures. He thinks were all like Harvard grads or something, I dont understand one word. The class is Rel Traditions of China, so run away!

4.0
2.0
RST
Nov 3, 2004

Dr. Brown is cursed with an extremely monotoned voice. He's a realllyy nice guy though! His lectures aren't the most exciting (boring actually), but he gives review sheets basically telling you what's on the exam. Not a hard class to pass if you put in minimal effort.

1.0
5.0
RST203
Nov 22, 2004

so boring, impossible to talk to, and you wont get the grade you probably deserve! take sutterlin for any rst classes!

4.0
5.0
RST203
Jan 4, 2005

Soo boring b/c all he does is give notes from the overhead. YOU WANT TO FALL ASLEEP. But he can be very nice. He's strict about attendance has 3 tests which count for 1/3 of grade each but if you're doing bad hes there to help you. I learned a lot from his class even though I haduch a hard time

3.0
3.0
RST203
Feb 4, 2005

Ehh... not too bad I guess but at the same time you only have 3 tests which count for 1/3 of your grade (which means you need to do WELL on them because they're your entire grade) Nice guy and all he does is give notes but his tests aren't easy! I studied my ass off and got a C+ in the course

3.0
3.0
SACREDUNIVERSE
Apr 8, 2005

Interesting class, but it gets boring. Seems like a nice guy but a 3 hour class can get very boring. Never lets you out early- not even a few minutes.

5.0
2.0
RST203
Jun 29, 2005

One of the smartest, fairest and nicest professors I've ever had. Go to class and you can get extra credit if you need it. Interesting and open-minded. Does not force his opinion on you.

5.0
3.0
RELIGION
Aug 31, 2005

I love Dr. Brown, he is one of my all time favorites. His approach might be a little boring, but he's a great man and super smart. He grades very fairly and goes out of his way to help students.

5.0
4.0
RST
Sep 5, 2005

Awesome Professor!!

5.0
2.0
RST308
Sep 15, 2005

Hes not the most interesting, but his notes are all on blackboard now. Hes very clear and if you cannot unferstand his notes he will make sure you do. He likes big words and thinks he's great, but this is my second time taking him bc his tests are right from his notes. No papers and only 3 tests. The final is the third test, too so it isnt cummulative. I'd take him before any other rst prof.

3.0
3.0
RST203
Sep 27, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
RELAMPCON
Oct 2, 2005

If you're looking to go to law school, take this class. This was the only class I took in undergrad that came close to what law school was. Case after case teaching the development and evolution of the law in a particular field. Incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable in his field, easy to talk to after class if you need help and a nice guy to talk to in any case.

5.0
2.0
RST203
Oct 11, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
RST203
Oct 18, 2005

i luv this class but ud think i was the only student in the room--it really gets me pissed that no one seems to care or talk--its like he has to be there, so do we, so everyone might as well make the most of it--really into the topic, and enthusiasm is what sells a subject

5.0
1.0
RST
Oct 20, 2005

Amazing teacher, my favorite yet!!

4.0
5.0
RST308
Oct 27, 2005

Nice enough guy who's willing to help and wears funny suits, but his lectures are massively boring, and he doesn't seem willing to change his approach, only take him if you're very interested in the subject

3.0
5.0
BUDDHISM
Oct 31, 2005

this class is horrible, hes so boring i sleep all the time i go just because of attendance

5.0
3.0
THEOLOGY
Dec 7, 2005

dr. brown is a great teacher, VERY passionate about the subject, but, if you miss a class and go next time its like a soap opera, you get re-capped the next class on what happened b4. He is very detailed, and if he's talking about something for a long time, it means that subject is on a test.i strongly recommend this teacher!!

3.0
2.0
RST
Feb 17, 2006

This Man...wow...words cant even begin to explain the way he made my heartbeat. He is so into religion that it made me want to become a Lakota nun the day after. He is the most sexiest man alive and he dresses like Professor Halaris...beautiful. His great smile blinds you and his deep eyes hypnotize you. His notes are so lovely and organized. Wow!!

5.0
2.0
RST
Feb 17, 2006

I give him an A++++++++ Excel. Professor

5.0
3.0
RST203
May 2, 2006

very organized. All of the notes you take, he puts them on blackboard. Great teacher. Gives a study guide b4 every test. No himework. Just 3 tests and a final exam.

3.0
1.0
RST
Jun 16, 2006

No Comments

2.0
4.0
RST315
Jan 3, 2007

This professor is perhaps one of the most BORING at IONA. I do not know how my entire class made it through. It was awful. He kept us the whole 90mins every time we met and spoke so fast and it was difficult to follow along. UGH!

4.0
2.0
RST101
Mar 27, 2008

I took him for the intro class, he put a lot of ppl to sleep, his notes were very clear and he knew alot about the subjects. As long as u pay attention in class, ull do just fine, but he can be monotone, so if ur easily distracted or fall asleep in class easily, u might not want to take him

1.0
5.0
REL410
May 9, 2008

never ever ever ever ever take this professor. horrible. intimidating. a total snob. ughhhhh.

1.0
5.0
RST101
Oct 25, 2008

possibly the worst teacher ever. i have been going to a catholic school since nursery and I have never had a bad religion teacher until i took him. only 3 tests. no midterm. puts all notes on blackboard. monotone voice, puts almost everyone to sleep. Do Not Take Him.

2.0
5.0
RST205
Jan 10, 2009

VERY smart. If u don't have a strong vocab you might not understand him sometimes. I think his tests were ridiculous (the amt of work for a 200 level is TOO much). You better get A's on the 3 tests b/c thats all that counts towards your grade. Go to class, wait for attendance then leave since it doesn't count for squat and he gives you the notes.

3.0
5.0
BUDHM101
Jan 12, 2009

Nice man but his class was way too difficult for an intro class. It had to be the most boring class I have ever taken. I would not recommend this course. The tests were also very difficult.

2.0
2.0
RST101
Apr 19, 2009

BORINGGGGGG. You get no assignments, just three tests and he just talks and talks the whole class. A nice guy, but very boring.

2.0
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RST205
Apr 28, 2009

(Buddhist Wisdom Class) He is EXTREMELY BORING. ALWAYS takes attendance. Once in a blue he'll forget but that's if you're lucky. His tests are worded in the most ridiculous way. The only thing that counts towards your grade are the tests so STUDY STUDY STUDY BUT AVOID AT ALL COST IF POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!

3.0
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RST205
Apr 29, 2009

His tests are extremely difficult, and if you don't do the 'optional' paper don't expect to get a decent grade in his class. Far too tough for a 200 level course, and not nearly engaging enough to keep me interested in the material... and here I thought I would enjoy learning about Buddhism.

1.0
5.0
RST205
May 18, 2009

This was my first C in college. Hardest prof I've ever had and it's a core class not even required for my major so it should not be this hard! The 3 tests that he has are impossible and he doesn't offer any extra work. I made the mistake of not doing the paper so I guess its a good idea to do it if you end up taking the class

5.0
1.0
RST205
Jun 8, 2009

all u have to do is study his notes and take a few notes here and there. he is not that hard. seriously... its college.. u need to open your notebook and read

3.0
1.0
RSTA
Sep 29, 2009

This is in regards to RST 101. This is the most boring class you can imagine. It is a painful experience, sitting through an hour of this class twice a week. HOWEVER he puts the notes online and their are only 3 tests (33% of your grade each) Study like theirs no 2moro for the tests and you get an EASY A.

5.0
2.0
RSTA
Sep 29, 2009

Study the notes he puts online+going over the review questions+read and analyze the text= A. He's a decent teacher teaching a terrible, boring subject. Study for the tests and you will get an A.

3.0
3.0
RST101
Oct 31, 2009

Really boring....monotone...does not make class interesting. Actually was interested in religion and he ruined it. so boring all he does is lecture. But not to hard, just study the notes

4.0
2.0
RELIG101
Dec 14, 2009

This professor is very passionate about his subject matter. All notes are on Blckboard, but take lecture notes as well! Class can be boring, however if you bring your laptop to pass by time you will be fine. Only three tests all semester. One on catholicism, one on islam, and one on the lakota indian tribe. Thats it.

5.0
1.0
RST205
Apr 17, 2010

Easy teacher. Paying attention in class isn't really that important but be careful because he might call your name and ask you to answer something. All notes that he shows in class are on blackboard and you can start studying the night before and do just fine. You don't lose points if you miss class but miss to many and he locks you from blackboard

5.0
2.0
RST205
Oct 19, 2010

I have him for my Buddhism class and he's amazing! He loves teaching this class and you can tell by the way he speaks. He lets you know what's on the tests and provides a review sheet. Most of the class participates and they listen really well. I'm so glad I'm taking this class and you should definitely try it!!

2.0
3.0
RST101
Nov 7, 2010

very boring teacher.. most people don't pay attention because his notes are word for word from the text.

1.0
5.0
RST202
Nov 23, 2010

this guy is so boring. he is totally crazy there is definatly something wrong with him. half my class is either sleeping or on their laptop. the tests are crazy hard and they make up your whole grade, or you can replace one out of the tree tests with an 8 page paper. my class cheated and nobody got above an 85.

4.0
3.0
RST101
Dec 23, 2010

average quality teacher. this class is so incredibly boring. Posts all notes on blackboard but if your absent 3 times he kicks you off, 3 tests and gives review sheet, STUDY THOSE! no hw. my laptop was my best friend. just study the review sheets before tests and your golden!!

2.0
3.0
RST205
Mar 30, 2011

Super boring!! Very nice but his lectures put you to sleep! Study his practice tests and you should be fine though he puts you to sleep! you meditate for 5mins every day!

5.0
3.0
REL101
Apr 11, 2011

such a nice man, im not very religious so the class was hard for me to understand but thats not the teachers fault. i love this teacher, i took him again second semester because i liked him so much. he is very helpful, if you need help he'll try his best to help you. such a sweetheart. tests are kind of hard though.

3.0
3.0
RST101
Nov 15, 2012

He has a very monotone voice and can be very boring. He is such a nice man and you can't help but wanna respect him. You can tell he is passionate about what he's teaching though. You do have to read the books but overall not too bad.

2.0
4.0
BUDH1
Dec 18, 2012

took him for Buddhist wisdom for christian living, the class was terrible. It was honestly the worst class Ive taken at Iona. He is very boring and is useless when you come to him for help. Do yourself a favor and take a different religion class

4.0
3.0
RST101
Nov 7, 2013

Very very nice man, but also quite boring. If you pay attention, or at least try to, you will do fine. All notes on blackboard, no need to write. He is very passionate about his field

4.0
2.0
RST101
Dec 21, 2013

Prof. Brown is a really nice guy but veryy boring. It's hard to pay attention in class but his notes are online anyways. Tests are easy; only 3, no midterm, no final. Can't miss more than 3 classes or he'll kick you off blackboard.

1.0
5.0
210
Grade: Incomplete
Feb 4, 2014

I'd rather sit at a bottom of a well alone for three months by myself than sit through another one of his lectures! Literally the most boring class ever and that's an understatement

4.0
3.0
RST205
May 19, 2014

I took him for Buddhism, he's a nice man and really passionate about the subject. Definitely recommend it. He's kind of boring but he gives out review sheets before each test and as long as you study those you should do well.

4.0
3.0
RST101
Nov 10, 2014

BORING. God, he's such a nice man, but I'd rather stick needles in my eyes than sit in his class. The material is not bad, and he gives review sheets. Just read and you'll pass.

4.0
3.0
RST101
Nov 19, 2014

Lectures are very boring, overall easy class if you follow his study guides before class you will pass.

3.0
3.0
RST213
Dec 12, 2014

Religion in natural world is b. browns hardest class. Had to write papers about every two classes. His lectures are dry and boring. Besides the papers there is only the midterm and final which were both 10 page papers. If you like writing papers, take the class. Not the easier grader. Might fall asleep in his class. But easy A or B with effort.

3.0
4.0
RST101
Jan 12, 2015

He posts study guides online but they aren't very helpful for tests as the tests cover more then the guides say. He is very boring and the lectures are poor + dry. Do not take him.

4.0
3.0
RST205
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 10, 2015

Professor Brown is one of the sweetest professors I've had at Iona, but he is EXTREMELY BORING. His lectures are long and he often spends too much time explaining simple things. I took him for Buddhism and there's only 2 exams plus a final (No papers!). His class is pretty easy, but I would not put myself through it again.

3.0
5.0
RST205
May 11, 2015

This man's exams are impossible. It's always about 13 multiple choice and 30-40 extended responsefill in questions. Take someone else!

1.0
5.0
RST205
May 13, 2015

Hardest class you will ever take, the tests are ridiculous

1.0
5.0
RST201
May 13, 2015

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS UNLESS YOU WANT TO STRUGGLE TO GET A PASSING GRADE.

3.0
3.0
RST213
Grade: B+
Dec 30, 2015

Seems as if there was weekly homeworks, no tests, only a take home midterm, and final.

1.0
5.0
RST213
Grade: C
Jan 6, 2016

Do not take him! The class is extremely tough because he created it himself . I sacrificed and did all my homework, worked hard on the papers, and still ended up with a C in the class. He doesn't even give you any extra credit either. It's not worth it. This class will definitely drop your GPA.

4.0
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RST205
Grade: A-
Dec 22, 2016
Wouldn't take again

You can tell he's passionate what he's teaching but the content isn't as interesting as one would assume. The tests were kinda hard but studying from the review sheet was helpful. He's not the worst option out there because he actually cares about students if you come to him with questions

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Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

92%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

59% confidence
Based on 3 grades
Most common grades:
Incomplete (1)
Not sure yet (1)
B+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(0)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 5 reported grades
Incomplete: 1
Not sure yet: 1
B+: 1
C: 1
Common Tags
Get ready to read (1)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (1)
Caring (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.71 avg change
Jan
Apr
May
Dec
Jan
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

RELAMPCON

5.0

(1)

THEOLOGY

5.0

(1)

REL101

5.0

(1)

RST410

4.5

(2)

RST308

4.4

(7)
+21 more courses
Difficulty by Course

210

5.0

RST201

5.0

RELTRAD

5.0

BUDDHISM

5.0

REL410

5.0

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