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a bit eccentric, but his classes are great.. A very smart man!

insanely intelligent, VERY well read. has hard time stooping to students level.

responsive, patient, helpful. terrific lecturer. takes course material to another level.

Very animated, easy to pay attention to. Really passionate. HARD tests. Cute little man, reminds me of Santa Clause.

Dr. Cain's class was awesome. I learned so much about different cultures. Going to class is like going to a one-man show starring an incredibly brilliant man.

Brillant man but lecturing takes some getting used to. Draws from variety of sources, DO THE READING! Hard at first but stick with it, it's a worthwhile experience.

Brillant man! Just don't get him started on Kirkegard!!! He could never pronounce my name correctly, yet insisted that his pronunciation was correct. Firmament of Time is lame. He is trying to bind us back to God.

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I highly recommend this class with Dr. Cain. He's inspiring and enthusiastic! I loved his class. His tests come from his lectures; the final is hard.

He's a really good teacher and a nice guy. Definitely take his intro class.

he's very enthusiastic and he makes some interesting points and he's entertaining to listen to, but sometimes it's hard to determine when you should be taking notes and when he's just going off on a tangent.

I took his Suffering & Evil class, and it was hard. Very good class, it really makes you think, and he's really nice if you approach him after class to discuss things, but definitely take his class pass/fail.

Simply mind blowing lectures that make you think even out of class. Dr. Cain is very enthusiastic about his classes, but his tests require almost transcript like notes.

I found Dr. Cain's classes very interesting and not too difficult if you follow the lectures and do the reading.

Anything He writes on the board is on the test, including: Theologians, latin/greek words, definitions. but thats it. I found him very interesting, but bring a Mountain Dew just in case.

Some of the best lectures on campus.

cain is incredible. a-mazing. but you need to be a good student.

How could anyone not love him? His are the only classes I actually look forward to and the only classes I dare to sit up front for. He is reason enough to major in Religion. Most fascinating person I've ever met.

I love prof cain, he is one of the greatest religion profs. his classes are really really hard but worth it because you get to listen to his lectures

His class is extremely hard, but he's a good prof. just be sure to study a whole lot for his tests and still expect just a B

An amazing class, not anywhere near as difficult as people make it out to be. Cain is the reason I didn't transfer last semester/restored my faith in Mary Washington faculty

One of the best professors at UMW. For as hard as he expects his students to work, he works equally hard to provide excellent lectures. He's brilliant, and he cares about his students and their progress. Sure he may be "tough," but that's college, folks. If you can't take a little criticism, leave UMW.

I loved this class, even though I'm a science major. I took it just for fun, and was lucky that it turned out to be an easy A. Just go to class, all his test material comes from lecture notes, and the exams are almost all multiple choice. This was my favorite class last semester.

He's a little hard to follow at times, and does get sidetracked pretty easily. However, all his lectures are very interesting and have really enlightened me. Defintely take this class if you have any interest in religion.

This class is so hard but worth it if you are interested in it. He is brilliant and gives awsome lectures(though he gets sidetracked). His tests are killer but he curves a bit. I dont know anyone who thinks this class is easy but if you study a lot and come to class you will at least get a B. Dont take this for gen ed. 3 tests no papers/projects

This was a great class. If you want classes to fluff your GPA, it's probably not the one for you. Dr. Cain is one of the best professors I have ever had! Thoroughly enjoyed his lectures, very intelligent, can be sidetracked at times (but in a good way). Definitely learned a lot. Grading wise the tests can be tough and three make up your whole grade

He rules!

I took 5 courses with Dr. Cain in college. He's incredible. I certainly didn't get As in all his classes. But he's a great professor, and a wonderful person.

I had Dr. Cain for several classes...I got all A's, but I was also extremely interested in the material. He is one of the most interesting/entertaining lecturers at UMW and everyone should at least take one class with him, just for the experience, even if it's only P/F. He isn't always the most helpful or approachable though.

Nobody nailed Cain's essence better than the one who said he would mispronounce student's name and claim his pronunciation was the correct one. But he is a highly knowledgeable and talented prof, making him worth taking. If he had the humility to be a truly transcendent thinker, he'd be everything he appears to be.

AMAZING professor, yet hard as hell! I am not a religion major, and my grade in his class will probably bring down my GPA, but I wouldnt change taking his class for the world. DO NOT pass up taking one of his classes, audit it if you are not a religion major. If you go to UMW you should take at least one of his classes before you graduate!

A very nice and funny guy. The grade depends only on the tests, but I didn?t have any problems with them. The tests pretty much all came from the notes in class so make sure you take thorough ones. Also you don?t really have to read the books but I found it very useful if you did.

Cain is an absolute character and my favorite professor, but he takes some getting used to. The cadence of his voice is hypnotic, so don't come to class tired. Take notes on everything. Don't underestimate him--he is brilliant, but can be hard to talk to. He'll take forever to answer any questions, but just wait him out; it's because he's thinking.

I love Prof. Cain! He makes cheesy jokes and will occassionally sing a song from Broadway for you. You don't really need to read the books for this class but it helps you to better understand the class if you do. Take excellent notes and be sure to memorize all of them before a test and you will do fine. Everything he writes on the board is crucial

Attendance isn't mandatory but the test questions come straight from his lectures. If you take good notes, you will do fine on the test. Readings support his lectures and will appear on some questions for the test. Not the easiest class, but definitely not the hardest, and he has a sense of humor!

Awesome guy. I would love for professor Cain to be my Grandfather BUT I WILL NEVER TAKE ANOTHER CLASS WITH HIM AGAIN (and im a religion major). His tests are excruciatingly hard(although do-able). but you will definitely LEARN a LOT.

Best professor I've ever had - man's a genius!

Dr. Cain is hands-down my favorite professor of all. He is BRILLIANT, and he is so charming in a sort of way I can't put my finger on. He sings and tells jokes and makes perfect delivery in his speech - he is AWESOME! Take a class with him just for the sake of getting to learn from him!

I took this class as an elective, but it turned out to be one of my favorites. This man is as close in demeanor to Albus Dumbledore as you're ever likely to get.

Professor Cain is a very good teacher, just take good notes in his class and you'll do fine. He's a very quirky and sweet, but I think a lot of people just don't get his humor. I advise people to listen to his lectures and really think them over- he's not going to give you all the answers outright. Also make sure to study your vocabulary.

I loved Professor Cain. He is a brilliant and funny older guy who will remind you of an awesome grandpa. He literally seems to know everything. He will test you on everything he talked about, so pay attention and take good notes. Everything he repeats and/or writes on the board is very important. If you want to really learn, take class with him.

You will succeed if you take good notes. He doesn't really provide you with any lecture notes. You'll have to write down almost everything he says as he goes along. Exams not that hard. Good-hearted granpa :)

I had Dr Cain in the late 1980s, and while his expectations were high, he was the best professor I had at MWC, period. Amazing.

Professor Cain is one of the most thoughtful and articulate human beings I have ever met. His integrity and candor are unequaled. He teaches students to engage the material rather than memorize it. Linear and/or lazy minded students might find his lectures rather difficult. Think layers, webs and spirals...

They don't make 'em like that anymore! Dr Cain's lecture were simply on another level. Loved his passion, engagement, and performative presence in the classroom. He's a tough grader and indeed his tests are obscure and arcane. However, what you do learn, you will LEARN. He's not easy or user friendly, but his depth and history are HIGH QUALITY.