Makes the subject very interesting. Good teaching ability.

Bro. Satterfield is probably the most intelligent person at BYU-Idaho. He has excellent teaching abilities and extremely knowledgeable. He is a hard grader.

AMAZING the best class I took at BYU-I. He is extreamly knowledgable, yes the assigments are grooling, but only time wise, I always felt confident about what I had learned.

Amazing professor. He has sooo much knowledge. Taking that class form him was worth all the snow storms in Idaho. I gained a lot from that class. He is incredibly deep.

Very intelligent. Does require more work than most religion teachers, but if you are willing to put in the extra effort you will be rewarded for it greatly. Great teacher.

Extrememly Knowledgable

I learned so much, even if you just go and listen to him speak you can learn so much. He knows what he is talking about and he is always increasing his knowledge and encourages his students to do the same. WONDERFUL TEACHER!!!

Probably the Hardest 100-level class you'll ever take. VERY demanding and will probably make you look stupid if you ask a question. HOWEVER, he is a great teacher and I learned an insane amount of stuff from his class. I would take it again from him in a heartbeat.

Incredible class and teacher. I learned a lot, but there was a ton of work for "just a religion class." He really expects a lot of effort from students, and he can tell when you've tried and when you haven't. If you're willing to put forth the extra effort you'll really gain a lot from his really intellectual and spiritual lessons. Great man.

Brother Satterfield was probably my best teacher i have ever had. Hes awesome. He knows so much and loves to teach. The only hard part was his final paper.. but it wasnt to bad. I would recommend him in a second.

i learned a lot from his class. it's crazy how he could answer any question...and he would have a couple scriptures and the talk of a general authority ready to back it up.

Amazing memory and insights in class. Be careful, when he grades papers he docks points if you don't include specific things he's looking for rather than reading for content and quality.

Brother Satterfield knows the Old Testament extremely well, and his Hebrew background really helps you understand words, contexts, and the culture of the day. You only discuss from Joshua to 2 Kings/2 Chronicles (and a little bit of Amos, Hosea, and Isaiah) in class, but you leave the semester with an understanding of why Israel was scattered.

I took Doctrines of the Gospel and I thought I knew the gospel...but I hadn't even scratched the surface until I was in his class. If you do the reading the class is soo much more enjoyable and the final paper isn't hard and I really learned a lot. He let's you pick the topic. My favorite class EVER in the two semesters I've been at BYU-I! AWESOME!

Bro. Satterfield is probably the most well educated/knowledgeable person on campus along with being one of most skilled teachers on campus. I wish that I could of had him for every religion class I took.

I recommend him to anyone! His classes were so inspiring and I learned so much. I wish I could take more classes from him. He is so smart and knows what he is talking about. Take his courses!

By far the best religion professor on campus. Lots of work, but it is worth the knowledge one receives in return.

Hands down my favorite religion professor ever--great sense of humor and extremely knowledgeable! He delves into material you think you know..only to realize how much you still have to learn. He demands your time and effort, but it's completely worth it. I loved his class, and I'm a better person because it.

I took religion 121 from Brother Satterfield. I think if you take his class you have to have the correct mind set. For some, he can be their favorite teacher and others their least favorite. If you are excited about deep doctrine and like really digging into the scriptures, take his class. If you just want the credit, I would not recommend it.

Brother Satterfield is very smart and knowledgable in the Book of Mormon...but sometimes he would get in way too deep and lose me. If you ask him a question he will go off on something random for the whole class period and at the end ask you if that answered your question.

I loved this class! There was a lot of homework, but it was worth it! I learned so much from the class and would take another class from him later. As long as you come with the Spirit and ready to learn it isn't hard.

10 years later, he is still my favorite teacher! He isn't "outline stuck" but changes with a class' needs. With Jewish heredity he speaks Hebrew & is interesting and astoundingly knowledgeable. He expects a lot, but you learn a ton & it's worth it! If you want a brainless, easy class, don't take him. If you're here to learn, he's the best there is!

Most amazing religion class ever. I wish I could take his old testament class!!!

Brother Satterfield has bee my favorite professor so far at BYUI. He is amazing!!! I loved his class. He teaches with the spirit and really delves deep in topics. The scriptures are more meaningful to me now.

Satterfield is my favorite teacher! He knows so much about SO MUCH and hes been like everywhere. He makes church history so cool! He's hilarious to and will take any questions. You never have tests just daily reading assignments but theyre soo easy!

He is a great teacher! I loved taking his class. He was very personable and still recognizes me. He went deep into a lot of stuff. It's not mandatory to comment all the time but I think he does expect it some of the time. Lived in Israel when he was younger so he knows a lot about it. :)

Great teacher! Hilarious! He's incredibly hard, but I've never learned more in my life! Probably the most knowledgeable person on religion I've ever met.

He is the perfect teacher. He doesn't give you the answers to store away. He expects you to find the answers for yourself and the truth in them. He won't have you believe things just on his say so.

He expanded my views on concepts that I thought I fully understood. He is willing to spend extra time and doesn't just pat your hand if you get a wrong answer. His work was intense for a religion teacher, but there are no presentations either! or group projects!

He is a really good teacher. Very difficult for a religion class so if you dont want to work, dont take his classes. I learned quite a bit. After getting past the shock of everything then the class was amazing!

AMAZING teacher. Hard, but the work is worth it. You learn so much about doctrine you thought you understood. My eyes were opened. Don't take him if you are not willing to put in effort to learn. If you are, it will be perfect! Really takes time to answer student questions.

He is a good guy and a good teacher. if you take him it is not the end of the world. was not my favorite teacher but dont feel bad if you take him. pretty insightful too.

His teachings are still ringing in my ear! All of his education is centered around Ancient/Near Eastern Studies. Incredibly insightful! Understands the doctrines and principles of the Gospel extremely well. Everything he teaches in class is directly from the scriptures or the Apostles.

He will change your life if you are willing to put the time into the readings. Very insightful and helpful with students and he has a very down to earth attitude. Don't look for alot of mercy if you aren't attending class or doing homework though.

Brother Satterfield absolutely changed my life and my testimony! He helped me in my study habits of the scriptures and he has helped me understand gospel principles I thought I already knew. From the homework assignments, I have gained a stronger testimony and faith of this church and its teachings. Take from Bro Satterfield-he'll change your life!

Awesome teacher!! I loved his class and felt the spirit every time. If you really try and learn in your research notes, you will do fine. He is fair and straight forward with his students. Always know what is expected. LOVED his class!

good professor, recommend him.

Bro. Satterfield is the greatest teacher. He is so educated about what he is teaching and always have a really interesting story about whatever subject we are learning. I love his class and he probably knows everything there is to know about religion. There is alot of homework, but it is worth it.

Brother Satterfield is one of the greatest teachers I have ever had. I have learned and grown so much from his teachings, it's unbelievable. Is he hard? to a point. Is is work load extreme? yes. Does it take a lot of time? Yes. Is it all worth it? Every single piece of homework. Fair warning: you are in for a lot of work, but much more blessings.

This class was incredible! What I loved is that we learned by topic instead of chronolically. Everything we learn in put into a big reasearch paper at the end. It is not a walk in the park but it is so worth it! Even now a year later I go back and reference my paper. I grew so much and hope to ba able to take from him again!

He is probably the most awesome teacher i've ever taken a class from! every class was like revelation everyday! it's some hard work, but ever single second is worth it. if you actually take this class seriously you can't help but come away edified and changed, with a much improved testimony. i definately recomend bro. Saterfeild

Brother Satterfield is amazing. He really knows his stuff. There is a lot of busy work and requires you to do "Research Notes" before each class and sometimes some article summaries, but I really did learn a lot. At the end of the class, a large paper is due. I enjoyed learning by TOPIC rather than going through the Book of Mormon page by page.

He is the best religion teacher i have had up at byui! He is so smart when it comes to the scriptures and his lectures are so awesome everytime! he doesnt assign tons of busy work like all my other teachers and no tests! You write two major papers that are not hard but help your testimony alot! I am so glad i took this class and recommend him!!

Best Teacher Ever! I would take from him in a hearbeat! I learned to much about the Gospel of Matthew- it was fascinating. He has lived in Jerusalem and so he can explain the scriptures spiritually and physically! Wonderful scholar and has all sorts of interesting articles! This teacher will change your life and give you a lot of understanding!

Brother Satterfield is the best religion teacher I have ever taken a class from. He really teaches with the spirit. There generally is a heavy work load in his classes. But obviously, if you want to learn anything, you have to be willing to work. His assignments all have a purpose to them and they really do help you grow if you put forth effort.

I love, love, LOVEEEEE Brother Satterfield! I would recommend taking any religion class from him. He is so smart and brings the spirit to class every day! I have taken most of my religion classes from him...you will not be disappointed!

Brother Satterfield is the best! I thoroughly enjoyed his class. He has so much knowledge about the gospel and he teaches by the Spirit. My understanding and testimony of the gospel grew and I gained a greater appreciation for the Book of Mormon. He also tells the best stories. I highly recommend him.

Brother Satterfield knows the gospel so well and is interested in helping you really understand the important deep sides of the basic doctrines of the Church.

learned a lot

There is a lot of work but it was worth it for the immense knowledge gained. His experience from observing life in Jeruselum gave a greater understanding of the Bible.

Super cool and totally knows what he is talking about!Awesome man!

Fantastic teacher. Signing up for my 3rd class with him. Especially New Testament classes. He's spent so much time in the middle east, that he can make it easier to understand the Bible because he can give it back story. The 2 essays a semester were easy enough, no tests. A very low-stress, enjoyable class.

Very difficult subject matter, but Brother Satterfield is extremely understanding of this and has a helpful and relevant perspective. He expects a lot, but encourages everyone to meet the challenge, rather than shrink under it and grade grub. He is realistic and levels with his pupils, very respectful and dignified man.

Bro. Satterfield is an excellent teacher. He knows a lot and it shows in his teaching. His classes are very interesting and entertaining. the workload is just right for a 2 credit class. his online syllabus helps you keep everything organized

Brother Satterfield was a pretty good teacher. A lot of the class discussion was totally irrelevant to the readings assigned. Also, he only teaches through Matthew, the other three gospels aren't discussed in class. John is a seperate individual assignment.

Writings of Isaiah was a great class. Do not take this class if you are looking for an easy to understand class. Attendance is absolutely mandatory. Brother Satterfield teaches by the Spirit and tried to help clarify so expect numerous tangents. The final is intense, start early.

Br. Satterfield is by far the best professor I had in all of my college experience (Ricks, BYUI, BYU-Provo, Harvard MBA). He has you write so much, because that's how you know you're learning the doctrine correctly. He teaches principles and doctrine, and does not waste your time with spiritual twinkies or feel goods. I am so greatful for him.

Gets off topic a lot but knows the gospel backwards and front wards. Likes to ramble, but you are able to get a lot out of his rambling even when it is off topic.

Brother Satterfield was a fantastic teacher. I would recommend him to anyone. His class was my favorite by far, and i learned so much more in his class. He made it very interesting and fun to learn. He was also very clear about every topic he talked about.

Brother Satterfield is one of the most knowledgeable teachers I am taking a class from right now. He teaches by the Spirit and knows what he's talking about. Don't be intimidated by the work load. It is all worth it in the end and you learn a lot from doing it. Don't be afraid to ask questions. The discussions after the question are incredible.

Brother Satterfield is amazing. This was my first semester home from the mission, so I decided to take two religion courses so that I could keep up with my spiritual aura, there could not have been a better teacher than Brother Satterfield. His knowledge of the scriptures is very profound and I always leave the class mind blown and with the spirit.

Brother Satterfield, like many of the other religion teachers, is amazing. What sets him apart is his immense knowledge of the things he teaches. Brother Satterfield didn't just teach the Book of Mormon, he taught the fundamentals and essentials of the gospel. The spirit is always there, and you gain a lot of spiritual insights from the homework.

Lectures are very interesting. For me, they were life changing. Brother Satterfield focuses on aspects of the gospel that are often forgotten in regular Sunday school and seminary discussions. This class really strengthened my testimony. I would love to take another class from him.

Brother Satterfield is a fantastic educator and really knows what he's teaching. He is also very kind and amiable. I highly recommend him.

He is an amazing teacher and knows his stuff very well! There is a good amount of work for each class but it is easy if you know the Book of Mormon.

Bro. Satterfield is a pretty good teacher, he knows what's up with the BoM, and if you pay attention you will learn a lot more than you think from him. However he is not an easy techer, from experience if you are looking for easy rel. Class this definitely not the place. There is a long paper due by the end of the semester. :(

Bro Satterfield is a really great teacher, his class is really interesting but has a lot of assignments, especially a long final paper with 6 pages. But frankly speaking, I learned a lot from this course. He doesn't use i-Learn, so the assignments could be paperwork, which is good.

Prof. Satterfield goes in-depth into gospel topics. He spends a lot of time talking about his experiences, but that doesn't keep him from expounding years of scholarly knowledge upon whatever gospel topic is being discussed. Where other religion courses seemed like boring Sunday school lessons, his classes are packed with intense learning.

I took writing of Isaiah and expected a HARD class and was pleasantly surprised there was some work that felt like filler work at the beginning but they were all tied into the lessons later on in the semester! He is a super awesome guy and a GREAT teacher who I would love to sit down with and pick his brain!

I took him for BoM and PoGP. He's a beautiful person, cares for students, and wants you to succeed. Saw him give a peer a blessing even when he had to go, inspirational, wants to build your testimony. Most of time, if "off topic", it is something that relates to the Gospel and principles- all are interconnected; you'll learn what God wanted you to.

I had him for a special topics class, Ancient Temples and Temple Texts. It gave him a lot of freedom to teach what he wanted, so I didn't go into it expecting to learn anything specific, but I learned so much about modern temple worship without him really ever talking about it specifically. He knows his stuff, and has a great way of imparting it.

Phenomenal professor. Literally the best religions professor I've had. He expounds the scriptures amazingly. You will write a lot in this class, but also learn more than you've ever expected.

Brother Satterfield is an incredible guy. Very, very knowledgable when it comes to the gospel. As far as work goes, it isn't that bad. No tests! You write a paper before each class (graded very easily). Either a 500 word journal (not turned in) or a page of summary and insights (turned in but graded easily). The final is a paper on keys to marriage

Had Brother Satterfield my first semester. Super great teacher! I loved going to his classes and always enjoyed his incredibly deep/spiritual lectures. A research paper due every class, though. At first, it seemed a little daunting, but the papers are really straightforward and simple. You get into the swing of things really quickly.

Probably my favorite professor so far, his class is super easy, he is so nice and funny, and I just learned a lot overall. The assignments are just graded on completion and you only need to write a paper on the content you've learned in the course as your final grade.

Brother Satterfield was the best professor I have ever had, religion or otherwise.

Very funny. Loves to tell stories. Very knowledgeable about his field of study.

You're required to do a write-up every class, but it doesn't take too much time and basically you just copy and paste your work from your write-ups and turn it in for your final. He KNOWS the scriptures. He's opened my mind to the Gospel in a new way, and really knows what he's talking about. I would take every class I can from him.

Out of class, the only homework we have is to read a chapter in the textbook and write one sentence per paragraph in summary. That's where you learn the meat of the material. In class, he lectures and allows you to feel the spirit and understand from a spiritual perspective the things you studied on your own. I look forward to his class every day.

Bruce is a smart, funny guy. He has some back problems that give him difficulties but I learned so much from him. He truly understands deep concepts and never spoke a mean word in class. He gets off topic sometimes but I still learn a lot on those days. I highly recommend him. The class is not difficult if you do the work.

He blew my mind with his knowledge of scripture. FDREL 327 is the perfect temple prep class to take on campus by far and Professor Satterfield is the best one to teach it!

If you want to spend your money on an experts time, Bro Satterfield is your man. I've had him for three different courses now, and he is my favorite religion teacher. I get why other people don't like him, but their problems didn't bother me. With his background in the Middle East, I've learned how the scriptures tie together for God's overall plan

This is the second class I've taken from him and I love how he teaches! He goes above and beyond in explaining doctrinal concepts and takes the time to answer questions. He is also passionate about what he teaches, so I would more than happily take another class from him!

I can't say enough about Professor Satterfield. He is an amazing and spiritual man. I learned a huge amount more about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I haven't been on a formal mission. I am an Old Testament lover, and Satterfield's knowledge of Hebrew and the entire gospel moved me every single class. Paper heavy but I am okay with writing them.

Brother Satterfield has got to be the coolest professor I have ever had. He is known across the religion faculty and he really knows his stuff. His class was fun, because he gives great lessons. We did have assignments due all the time, but they were graded pretty easy. As long as you do the work and just enjoy your time with him, you'll get an eas

I do not know of another teacher more qualified to teach the Bible, Bruce has a PHD as well as being fluent in ancient and modern Hebrew. Bruce has also lived in the Middle East as the son of an archeologist. I have personally spent hours picking this man's brain. I made the class hard for myself because I wanted to learn, but an A isn't that hard.

Brother Satterfield has you take a lot of notes as your assignments but he doesnt really care how nice or neat they look. The only paper that has to be written like an essay is the final and thats pretty much your notes all compiled and typed up. Pretty easy A to me. He talks a lot and sometimes goes off on tangents but is also super spiritual.

As any religion class here, attendance is mandatory. There is low-key a lot of homework for this class, but it is not difficult to do and you get full credit If you do it. Nice person. easy to get an A, you just have to do the assignments and that's your only grade.

Bro. Satterfield is a very smart prof that clearly understands the subject matter he teaches. He gave some of the best lectures I've heard but he also can go on tangents very often. He gives a LOT of homework so if you're looking for just an easy Religion credit DON'T take him. He gave some of the best lectures but with the most homework I've had.

So much work, it never stopped.

He knows his stuff. His lectures are all over the place but if you pay attention he says some very fascinating things. Knowledge of the Old Testament was really insightful. Yes, there is more to write than the average religion class, but if you just follow directions the grading is very easy.