Iiiiinteresting. Gets lost if you question his lectures. He grows on you :)

Awesome Professor. Occasional long tangents. Enjoys debating with students.

Has a sense of humour to keep the class awake with a very boring subject. Is easy if you read the texts. Tests come from the book. Lectures are just the reading reiterated. Just something to lecture about.

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He is a good teacher if you are willing to step out of your box. He can teach you wonderful things if you really listen and pay attention in class. The key is to read the text before you go to lecture. It makes the material easier to understand. Don't go into this class with a closed mind. Take Him!

Prof. Van Patten scares the hell out of me, but I'm glad I took his class! He has his opinions and expresses them very vehemently, but he is fair in his grading. I learned a lot in this class, especially about tribal religions. His site visits are some of the coolest projects I've done in school.

He does go off on tangents but he KNOWS when he does it. His tests will only cover material that he's talked about in class. May seem kinda kooky but essentially a good guy and great teacher.

He gives you the exam questions before the exam. It was an esay class , i didn't even read the book. But i passed with a B. There are 2 major essays.

Easy, clear, and awesome teacher. I loved the class and goes at a very slow pace so that the information really sinks in.

class was okay, the only thing bad was when he lectures, he stays on that one subject for LONGggg time, made me go sleep. other than that, this teacher is great.. tests are decent, essays dont need to be in good format and still get good grade on it, you have to visit two religious sites.

great teacher. he's a bit boring but he's really nice don't really need to read the book. tests were easy since he gives you the questions before hand and if you take it in the summer school he lectures directly from the study guide that he gives. great class if you want to pass

Van Patten is a great teacher. I learned a lot in this class. He is very clear, and always answers questions. The site reports and the faith statement are fabulous educational experiences. The things I learned apply to so many other topic. Highly recommended for all students whatever your faith, lack of faith, or major.

helpful and very intresting class.

Great class and great teacher. Has his opinions but, tells you to make up your own mind. Class is the most interesting and knowledgable class I've had so far. Debunks the myths about certain religions and addresses social issues in religion. As an agnostic, I came out with a lot more respect for all faiths.

Liked the class, was pretty funny at times. Always bashing the kings though.

i absolutely love Van Patten! most fun i ever had thinking! i want more more more!

This guy is so funny. I always laugh at least twice when I'm in his class. Great teacher

dude is wierd, but funny. explains things well, talks about being naked a lot. fun class.

yea go van patten

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Chuck is a fantastic lecturer. While sometimes the lectures drone on, it's obvious that he's passionate about both the topic AND his students. He is constantly displaying his readiness to counsel and help his students outside of the classroom. His insights are eye-opening. I recommend taking a class with Chuck. If you want to debate him, make sure you have your facts straight.

Interesting class. You're always thinking "did he really just say that?!?" Very entertaining guy, but lots and lots and lots of reading. Lectures boring but very clear and easy to get. He prints out the notes ahead of time.

he is such a teddy bear. sometimes misspells, or goes in circles, but other than that great teach. wish we could argue more!!!

Class is awesome. Teaches in circles, but still awesome.

I loved this class! It was interesting, informative, and I firmly believe that after taking this class, I became a better student. Van Patten is a very nice guy, funny too. Throughout the semester he stressed that we should ask him for help if we needed it. He can occasionally get boring, but only occasionally. He loves what he teaches, its great.

His class is easy and attendance is not a huge issue, you do learn a lot from him. He is intresting, at times it can be dull, but he likes what he teaches and he is good at it. He will stress that he is always available to talk if you need help with a paper (papers are super easy).

Very nice guy and knows his stuff so pick his brain as often as possible. Three papers but fun to do and three tests (mult choice, t/f, and short answer which are pretty easy if you study. Gives out handy study guide to use for notes. I'm not sure why people think he's judgemental. I'm the worst kind of heathen but he was always kind.

You will learn a lot in this class. Van Patten is a fun and fair teacher. He tells some off the wall stories, but overall they tie into his lessons well.

Great teacher...Really informative...Funny, and have a genuine concern for students.

van patten is halarious! he is misunderstood by many. people think he is being an ass when he's being sarcastic.

one of the best professors i've ever had. he's very intelligent and funny. he's makes all of his lectures very interesting with his stories

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His class was one of the best classes I ever took. He is very informative and he enjoys his job which is very clear. If you disagree with him he will argue until you see his way, but he is somewhat openminded. His class is easy if you go to class and listen. You dont even need to study for the tests.

really easy class if you take good notes and read chapters in the book. argue with him and you will lose, not open to be wrong, goes by the book, he is nice though and always asks if u need help, just on't try arguing with him

Easy teacher, easy A. You can fail all the tests and still get an A (do EC). This teacher is rude and not very open minded. Having been raised in the Muslim religion, he had told me I am wrong. Don't argue with him he has been brain washed to believe he is right. What you learn in this class is 70% BS. The book by Young is also BS.

awesome teacher. very knowledgable on his subject. very helpfull. be sure and know your facts before arguing with him.

I took his philosophy and world religions classes over the summer and it was a great learning experience. This is the first time i have ever taken college coarses and i hope it is going to be like this for the rest of my college career. His class is easy and manageable. Gives out handy study guides way before the test days. Easy A. TAKE HIM!

prof vanpatten is awesome. he made the class fun. i took world religion with him over the summer and he made being cooped up in a classroom in the summertime fun. i signed up for his phil 300 class and was so bummed to find out ont he first day he couldnt teach it this semester due to a car accident.

I hated this class. The prof. over-explained everything, he's boring, has mood-swings, and is biased. This class made me hate waking up in the morning. OH, and don't argue w/any of his views b/c no matter what UR wrong to him. It's easy, but not worth taking.

I took this class over the summer and it was grueling. Having to sit through three hours in a cramped room is pretty bad, but thoroughly discussing the material, participating in active debate, and having a sense of humor really made his class that much better. Great intellectual exercise AND study guides for tests! Can't get any easier than that.

great teacher! Some days are slow, but most days time flys by quickly. Has a sense of humor and makes class extremely interesting. Low points class but it's easy. Helpful study guides that makes it impossible not to pass!

he is a cool teacher. you just have to pay attention or you will get lost. yea sometimes he goes off topic but its more for humor and it actually makes his lecture more interesting. if you pay attention in class, take this guy because it will be easy. and barely any book use except for projects.

This teacher is great. Nice guy and intelligent. But if you take this class, you must come almost everyday and take good notes. If you take good notes, you'll do great. No final or tests. He just makes you write a few papers. Overall, take this teacher. You'll learn a lot.

His jokes are lame sometimes. He's always taking about his ex-wife and college dates. He's very intelligent but his lectures are dry and boring. Easy A (do EC). Pay attention and take good notes. Quizes off notes.

He is helpful & nice. Lectures are oral. Just take some notes. His tests are open-ended questions like: Name 8 things about Moses. 2 4pg interpretive papers - easy. 1 Bible reaction paper. Overall, EASY class.

This guys knows his stuff about Philosophy. I gained a different perspective in some things after taking his class. Lectures aren't as bad as some say. Pay attention and you'll do well. Oh boy, does he love Socrates...

good and interesting class. you gain a new perspective on life. if you do the journals and get a c on the midterms and paper you'll do fine. little notes. more just listen and analyze. has some interesting stories about his life.

funny guy. laid back and makes the time pass pretty quickly. homework is easy, tests were simple. the class is a lot of opinion and ideas. hard to mess that up. easy B course

His lectures are basically answers towards his exams. Hard to fail or mess up in his class if you get the gist of what he is saying. If you listen you'll pass with at least a B.

I took this particular class during summer and I got an A- it was honestly hard. But do work real hard, follow his verbal lectures and do extensive reading. Do also the extra credits..

Great professor. u wont like him at first but u will slowly come to like him .. ^^ Easy A if you do all the work.

His class was awesome and I wish preachers would have to take this class. I learned a lot and it was a real eye opener that Revelations shouldn't even be in the bible. If you are christian, atheist, or Jew take this class it wasn't hard and you learn.

The people who are saying bad things about him and the closed minded people who thought his class would be sunday school. He has opinions and will listen to yours, but he's not afraid to argue. He'll respect you if you stick to your beliefs. Must come to class. Two 5 page papers. 1 reflection paper. 2 short answer tests. I loved this class.

Chuck is a great professor, he makes philosophy easy to understand for those who think its boring. It's not that hard of a class, do your work People who are disappointed because you have to attend class and actually read, wellwelcome to the real world, that's college and if you plan on transferring to a 4-year then get used to it.

No surprises in his class. Very boring though. Good daily naps happen here. His packets cover everything and he doesn't elaborate that much. I wouldn't attend class if he didn't take role. Test #1 easy, Test #2 hard unless your hinu or a muslim. Bring a pillow!

I don't know why people doesn't like Chuck..yea, he can be mean if you irritate him..but overall I think he is an excellent prof. He would give you examples you never even thought of or use his life as an example and its funny..I think he is a great prof, he just lectures..pretty hard essays but he's very clear about his teaching!

Overall not too bad. He is VERY opinionated and cynical, so if that bothers him i would avoid the class. Attendance is mandatory. He expects a lot, and the class is difficult, but doable. Not recommend for a first semester student. He also has 16 journals all due at the end of the term, so if you procrastinate, avoid him.

I took his religion class, and it's easy to get an A even if you bomb something as long as you do a bunch of extra-credit. Still, he's really assertive about plagerism, so you HAVE TO PUT YOUR SOURCES AFTER EVERY SENTENCE!or else he might fail you :[

Very informative and works to keep the lectures relevant to current students. He is engaging and exciting when lecturing and offers all the test questions at the beginning of each section so you can prepare for an A. Very knowledgeable in Phil and passionate about teaching it others. Highly recommend.

Chuck is awesome! the class itself is pretty easy, the topics are interesting, and he makes it easy to understand. He gives packets which tell you everything and covers the material well so theres no way you cant get at least a B. the journals (due weekly) are kind a drag but thats the only time you will use the book. His stories are funny!Take him

Chuck is awesome! the tests are all essays but he gives packets and covers all of the material well and tells you which ones to look at on the study guide! journals(due weekly) are kind of a drag but thats the only time you use the book. Tells tons of stories all funny! and makes the topics easy to understand. Prettty chill kind of easy on grading!

Great class, great professor, and learned a lot. Take his class to get an A on a GE class. Definitely reccomend taking his class. Oh, and if you could share a book with a friend(s), you should.

VanPatten is a rock star of philosophy. He loves the subject and has been teaching it for a very long time. He encourages open discussions about the topics covered and tries to make the material relevant to todays reality. He spends time addressing the class as who they are and encourages who they can be. Excellent!

Changed everything for me, a great professor

Have an open mind, lots of reading; Extra Credit available, Mid-Term & Final will tell you exactly what to study, Take good notes during lectures - Only 3 assignments w/lots of notice, get straight to the point NO FLUFF! Grades fair but Hard, Returns work quickly! Very Interesting Class Patton is VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE.. Life Stories are Funny.

My favorite professor. He is funny and intelligent. His lectures are to the point. There are only 3 tests, non comprehensive, and if you study the notes and read the chapters in the book, the tests are pretty easy. Three papers to do throughout the semester, but he gives you lots of time and gives you exact directions. Not difficult. RECOMMEND!!!!

Have made multiple friends take him! He's really smart and I loved his classes. I took another one of his classes even though I didn't need it.

AMAZING! Also very interesting course, makes you double think. Tests consist of questions he hands out before the section. Lectures are based off of book chapters and his own view. Chilled laid back professor but going to class will be mandatory to understand what is exactly going on.

I took Phil 310, 352, and 356 with him. He is absolutely wonderful, and I have nothing but good things to say about him and his classes. He is fair, thorough, and GENUINELY cares about his student's success. Be forewarned: the books are used minimally so try and get used copies. He became a mentor to me and I will always be grateful for his help.

I took Chuck's ethics class and learned about ethics, sex, and a lady named Nancy. He's a good guy, and enjoys teaching. He can be a bit stubborn sometimes and is a little quick to shoot down questions. Show up to class unless you want a bad grade, take good notes, and start your essays early. If you do this, you're guaranteed a good grade.

Professor Van Patten is straight to the point and is absolutely crystal clear about what he expects in his assignments.

He is a great teacher i have not gotten my grade yet the final is not till next week excellent class and im taking his other classes next semester. his lecture has doesnt seem to corrispond tests but maybe i just dont test well. very infomative challenges your beliefe in a positive way. makes you think about what you stad for

Very interesting class and a very informative professor. Reading is highly recommend and attending classes affect grades. Relates the subject with personal stories an ordinary life to keep the class interesting.

He is straight to the point and very clear. The class consists of no tests/exams/finals only five essays, one essay being the what we turned in on final day. The only homework is weekly reading/journals which were simple. He is very easy and entertaining as he incorporates life stories to his lectures. I would def recommend!

DO THE READING WEEKLY! I can not stress this enough as its roughly 20-30% of your grade. Other than that, this class is a breezy only a few papers to write (5-6), no exams, no final as your last paper counts as the final. Make sure you site every source even the textbook and keep your phone off, he hates electronics in class. would highly recommend

I absolutely love Professor Van Patten! His sense of humor, his stories, his overall teaching style! Probably one of the best Philosopher professor out there, hands down. Thanks to Van Patten, he has made me a smarter, more rounded individual. I never knew I could love Philosophy this much. We need more professors like him!!

taking his class was so interesting. As others have mentioned, there's no tests, quizzes or exams. just a few essays. he's very simple and straight to the point. DO YOUR WEEKLY JOURNALS!! Those will definitely bite you in the butt.

This class was an excellent, learning experience! The instructor is knowledgeable, helpful and displays sincere interest in educating. He creates a comfortable learning environment, through open communication. Would definitely recommend!

Professor Charles is amazing and great at his job. He made me love philosophy and now, i can say without a doubt that i am a better thinker. He has a profound knowledge of his subject. He is a hard grader but is willing to help always. I worked for my grade and was happy with my grade- A. Thank you Chuck for being amazing!

I love VAN PATTEN. He may look intimidating and the first day might make you feel like its gonna be hard. But its not hes awesome. he knows his stuff. Plus religion and its origin is very interesting.

He's clear and I give him credit on doing a good job at teaching a subject shrouded in a lot of controversy. He is incredibly smart.

I got an A in this class with very minimal effort. I found some of the material interesting but he goes on and on and on over simple concepts sometimes. He has something against technology. He'll take your phone for checking your calendar while talking about a schedule. Overall I liked him.

Took PHIL 310 and 352 with Chuck. I thought he was pretty easygoing and funny, but it is true if someone asks a dumb question or tries to argue he can be a bit short and stubborn. 310 consisted of 5 papers and a journal, 352 was three tests, two religious site visits and a faith statement. Both are easy As with not a whole bunch of effort.

I took Professor Van Patten over the summer and he is an awesome teacher. Thanks to him, I can apply my critical thinking skills anywhere I go. His grading is very fair and let's you know what his expectations are up front. ARC is very lucky to have a great teacher as Van Patten. If you want to learn, I highly recommend taking him.

He's a good professor. The only thing I did not like was that, He literally DIScourages you from talking, in fear of proving him wrong. His ideas and opinions get thrown into lecture a lot. Other then that, his work load is easy and his exams are easier! Just listen and pay attention

He is a wonderful teacher. Lectures are insightful and meaningful. He really knows his stuff. He is patient with students but does expect people to be respectful in class. I really learned a lot from this class, and highly recommend him as a teacher. If you pay attention to lectures, textbooks are not needed. Tests are easy if you prepare yourself

Prof. Van Patten is a character. Take his class if you are willing to learn! He encourages participation, but make sure you know how to defend yourself if he asks you a question in return. He requires 3 papers and a journal. Papers can be hard if you don't follow his criteria. Ask questions if you're stuck and you'll pass. Good prof. overall! :)

Great teacher, gives out a clear reading guide; we went through the entire Bible in 16 weeks. Read on schedule, and take notes in class. He basically gives the answers away for the tests in his lectures. I loved this class and Dr. VanPatten respects yours beliefs. Also he challenges you to look at the Bible from the eyes of the writers environment.

Very easy going teacher and has an evident grading criteria. His lectures may be long but if you listen that'll benefit on the tests. Most material is learned from in-class notes and textbook is not needed. Gives credit for showing up and major extra credit points are given at end for extra completed assignments, take advantage of this!

Funny teacher. Gives you a packet with the things he goes over in his lectures. It includes the essay questions that are on the test. The tests are made up of about 3-4 essay questions and nothing else.

He is intimidating at first but he's an amazing teacher. He can be rude sometimes but also empathetic if you take the right approach. His lectures are long but he incorporates entertaining stories about his life. You must read the book and must prepare for the essay because the class grade is based on them. Overall great guy just stay awake!

Funniest professor ever! He knows how to teach and makes lecture so entertaining that class passes by so quick. He can be harsh, but he cares about teaching all of his students. He enjoys to debate too, so be prepared for it if you ask questions! Essays are fun and easy too!

Excellent lectures. Leave your cell phones at home bc zero tolerance. Love how he incorporates his personal experiences into material to make it interesting. Great class and really enjoyed him.

Extremely knowledgeable, entertaining and the time passes quickly. He tells many stories but most very quirky and funny. Must participate, strict about cell phones (be respectful) but he is overly fair with grades. Tests are easy if you do the work and the class is explained well on the syllabus with no surprises. Recommend

Beat teacher ever. He, unlike other philosophy teachers, asks for student interpretations instead of telling them they're wrong. Great listener and is always willing to share his thoughts and help as well