Good class. Hard class.

such an amazing teacher. even though its hard and alot of work i learned so much about the OT

An amazing professor with an amazing heart. Not only his he academic, but he is also a Pastor at Grace EV Free. A pastor's heart with a scholars mind is a great thing to have in the classroom.

He's a great teacher. Very knowledgeable and kind.

this class was one of the best i've taken at biola, even though it was hard. i am thankful for teachers who have a passion for the material they are teaching, and for the One who they are teaching about.

His survey of the Old Testament is both comprehensive and challenging. Be prepared to spend a solid 8-10 hours per week to get a good grade. Also, be aware of his sermon-y teaching style.

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Talley rocks!

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He is a very challenging teacher, but if you apply yourself and put procrastination long far away from you, you will do well. He expects you to be a good student, and you can be when you have a wonderful teacher like him.

I loved this class. It was like getting to listen to a brillant sermon every week. The outlines of the Bible were tough, but if you didn't slack off, they were very beneficial. Awesome teacher!

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tons of work but you learn a lot.

caring man, exciting professor.

he's so passionate, and knows what he's talking about. looots of work though

He is one of the best profs at Biola. He is completely sincere, genuine and his class was one of my favorites.

Awsome class for those who don't do well on tests. Pretty much do all the work and you will get at least a "B"

hard class great teacher

Take him! Knows his stuff.

This man is very knowlegdable, and he applies what we learn in class to our daily lives. He is amazing! However, his class does require a lot of work! Reading and analyzing a book of the Bible every week is a lot to do! Nevertheless, the hard work pays off. In the end, you realize how much you have learned!

Passionate about obedient living and seeing Christians come to maturity in Christ!!!! His passion comes through for God! When he teaches, he preaches --and when he preaches, he teaches!

I wish he was my dad. The best days were when he preached sermons during class. DO NOT take him if you need to miss class occasionally, do not always turn in your work on time, or aren't the best at spacing out large projects. Other profs are easier, but Talley's worth it if you can handle being a good student.

I am very thankful I took Old Testament from Talley. I am proud of the amount of work in studying the Bible I did for that class--it's worth it. I learned so much about the Old Testament and I understand the bigger picture of what God has been doing since the beginning of time. He is passionate and applies OT theology to our lives today.

Although this class had TONS of reading and the outlines consumed most of your time, I really did learn SO MUCH from his class. If you can tough it out and push through outlining the OT... then I recommend his class. You will not be sorry!

Not that hard. Just put in the work on your worksheets

In this class I learned so much. Stay ahead on the worksheet and Tozer reading. Do not take this class if you have an extremely full load semester. This class is doable but time consuming

Talley's class was lots and lots of work, but I learned SO much from all of my time spent doing the worksheets. It's highly rewarding once you reach the end of the semester and it's all worth it. He's a cool guy too.

Talley is an excellent teacher. He is interested in the Bible and his students well being. I didn't get much out of the Bible until his class. Its a lot of work but worth it. Take this class if you have the time.

Good teacher, some what easy tests, if you take this class the only thing i suggest is to keep up to date with your worksheets (bible readings) with him or a TA, something he doesnt keep you up to date on

Dr. Talley is a fantastic teacher! Before his class I struggled to not get bored with the Old Testament, but he made it come alive for me. The worksheets are hard but so worth it since they force you to look at the text carefully and clearly. I miss having him as a teacher!

I mean I don't know if he's a good teacher or anything but he is a pretty great uncle!

I thought the OT was boring and kind of useless until I took OT with him. I see some people complained about the preaching, but that is one of my favorite parts of his class. This is a great class but it is a lot of work. His outlines take about 5hours, and there is about 1 a week. But, I believe it is worth the work, I mean come on, its the BIBLE!

Yes, this class has a lot of work. But professor Talley is really great and he makes everything very relevant and applicable. If you listen and do all the assignments you will learn a massive amount about the old testament and do at least decently (grade-wise)

This is one of the most rewarding lower division classes at Biola. When you take OT, be sure to take it with Talley. The workload is the kind of work that will make you learn. You go to college to learn, and Talley will make you learn.

If you want to learn about OT there is no better professor than Talley. His insight and wisdom has made a great impact on my understanding of scripture. The workload is not easy but it's worth it and you will learn A LOT.

Professor Talley is the best professors I have had yet. He is very clear about what he wants in the assignments and on the tests. There is a bit of work involved but it is most definitely achievable. I wouldn't recommended procrastinating.

Professor Talley's class as legend tells is not easy; but if you stay on top of the assignments and have them prepared well in advance of their due date this class is navigable. It is my experience that even if you do get a B, the knowledge you gain from his class in the OT is incredible.

This class is hard, stay on top of the worksheets and study for the tests and you should be fine. I never really cared about the Old Testament, but now I love it and I learned so much!

You learn a lot in this class but a lot of work and hard to keep up with! Great professor

He is a fantastic professor and if you have the opportunity you should take him. He is as hard as everyone says, just try not to procrastinate and you'll be fine :)

Dr. Talley really knows his Bible and taking his class was 100% worth it. I learned so much, and I think everyone should take it even with the work load. He gives you a new appreciation for the Old Testament.

Dr. Talley is very knowledgable. He elaborates and summarizes the content and he's teaching is just amazing. We need more professors like him outside of Biola

Get a heads up from someone who has already taken the class and look at their worksheets to get a feel for the amount of work you'll be doing. . ..

Dr. Talley is Bible scholar to listen to. I regret not being more involved in class, not paying more attention, and not connecting with him. That said, his infamous outlines are VERY time consuming. NOT a class for procrastinators like myself. Also, Talley can be a bit standoffish and seemingly a bit rude or aloof, but he does love his students.

First off, Dr. Talley is a brilliant scholar. He's a wonderful man who loves Jesus and is passionate. That being said, his class is brutal. His legendary worksheets are all they're cracked up to be, so I'll join the chorus and encourage you to not slack off. That being said, you WILL learn in his class, and you might even enjoy it along the way.

I was always really excited to go into Dr. Talley's class and learn about the insight he had into the Old Testament. Worksheets are difficult and make you think a ton, but the knowledge I have gained from this class is so worth all the work!

Talley is AMAZING. With his teaching, the worksheets, the reading and the lecture, He makes the Old Testament Understandable and applicable to our day and age. Take Talley over any old testament teacher at Biola. You won't regret it!

GREAT teacher! A LOT of work though! If you don't procrastinate on his worksheets then you'll do fine. Easy quizzes and test material is taken straight out of the notes. I learned a ton from Talley and don't regret taking the course even though the HW was unending...

Dr. Talley is by far one of the most influential people I have ever had the pleasure to know. He doesn't just teach, He applies it to your life so you can relate and learn to become a more knowledgeable Christian. Lots of work, but I have never learned so much about the Bible in my life. He really cares for his students. I highly recommend him!

Really helpful class, taking it was Talley was amazing I learned a lot. Worksheets take a while but if you stay on top of them and the readings you will get an A.

Beware! Talley is not for the faint-hearted! But his class is oh so worth all of the work you put into it. OT with Talley is not for everyone, but if you are willing to put the work in to learn what God wants to teach you through digging deep into the OT, take Talley's class!

I love Dr. Talley because he challenged me to really read the Old Testament and learn from it. Although his worksheets are a lot of work, I realized that they are very constructive and teach you to read the Bible carefully. Would highly recommend this class cause the work is totally worth it. Lectures are really good too.

Yes, the worksheets take a little while, but that's it. They are so manageable. I did this class WHILE is physiology and I still got an A. If I can do it, you can too!

Talley expects a lot from his students. The worksheets are infamous, and they take a lot of time and effort (usually 6-8 pages), but they are so helpful in understanding the OT. Go to his office hours. He really appreciates it when students take the time to check up on their progress. He gives good feedback on past worksheets.

His class is mostly busy work. He is also great lecturer, I took him online so it was 100% videos. I honestly don't get why Biola charges so much to take this class because literally the only thing he really does is grade (everything else is already recorded).

The worksheets are a lot of work but well worth it to gain a deeper understanding of the OT. He is an easy grader, it is a large class size, he is so willing to connect and communicate with students, his lectures and insights are wonderful, and this class really expanded my view of God's interaction with His people. I highly recommend him!!

Talley's a knowledgable professor. His lectures can get a little too preachy at times for my taste, but if you're in to that type of thing, you'll like him.

Talley is an incredible professor. I came out of class not only with knowledge, but with a desire to seek God more. You read almost all of the Old Testament for the worksheets project. That project is definitely tedious, but so rewarding! I received 100% on them so it is not impossible.

Dr. Talley expects good work from students. His infamous worksheets are not bad. It does come around and bite you in the butt if you do not know how to manage time and space out the work load. But, I loved every moment working on the worksheets and my love for the Old Testament grew immensely. Talley is a beast and a prophet.

Amazing prof that expects every student to work hard in order to receive a good grade. However he does emphasize the importance of you learning over receiving a good grade.

Tests? Easy, you'll do well in the class even if you don't do well on the tests. Pop quizzes given often based off of reading (usually partner or group). Talley worksheets? Hard but SO WORTH IT. Start early and you'll be fine. GO IN FOR HELP. DO IT. Super awesome class, TAKE IT WITH TALLEY.

You know when you go the gym 5 days a week to try and attain a goal of weight loss or muscle build? The work to GET THERE isn't easy, but it pays off. That's what it is like taking Dr. Talley's class. Everyone badmouths his homework load, but I refer back to my notes multiple times a month even now--his lectures changed my life! A MUST take.

AMAZING professor. I learned more in his class than any other Bible class! He is always ready to help you. Lectures are long, but notes are basically given to you making studying easy. If you pay attention and read it is an easy class. Do your worksheets a few days before they are due. Lots of work, but so worth it. For sure take him!

The lectures are amazing; he can definitely explain things really well, and he shares his wisdom. Cares for how students do academically and spiritually. There's a fairly large workload, so be ready to read and delve into the material and stay on top of assignments. He gives some room for late assignments, doesn't really take attendance.

Yes, Talley worksheets are a lot of work. But if you stay on top of them, they are totally doable. There is a lot of homework in this class but his lectures are amazing. Every single class he applies what you're learning in the Old Testament to your life today. I highly recommend taking him! It is completely worth the effort.

I loved Dr. Talleys class. His worksheets are a lot of work, but his lectures and passion for what he teaches makes it worth it. His classes were the highlight of my day. What he says is inspiring, and the class was life changing.

LOVED Talley. Makes OT interesting and understandable. His infamous worksheets are not that bad, just a little time consuming. Would recommend!

The only hard thing about this class is his worksheets because they take up a lot of time. But, as long as you manage your time well you will be fine.

AMAZING PROFESSOR! He cares so much about his students and their spiritual growth. BUT, he is very difficult because of the worksheets and it is imperative that you not work with others on those worksheets because he does not allow it. Very independent work. 10/10 recommend.

If you don't take Talley for OT then you are missing out. OT with Talley will change your life if you let it. Don't let the workload keep you from taking this class. It will be the best decision you ever make.

His OT class was my FAVORITE class! He is very structured and organized in his teaching and made me love the Old Testament. I don't love history but Talley's lectures are so engaging and just overall incredible. The worksheets are very time consuming but you learn so much from them so they are well worth it.

Old Testament with Talley is hard work, but if you are looking for a class that will leave you feeling on fire for the Lord (if you actually do the work) then this class is for you. Bible classes are for spiritual growth, not easy As.

Professor Talley is an amazing professor! He lectures pretty much every class time but they feel more like sermons than they do class notes. He encourages his students to dig deeper into their faith with God. It is a lot of work but it's not busy work, he's usually understanding about late work and worksheets, but only if you go talk to him.

Really good prof. His worksheets are tough at first but once you get the hang of it, it gets easier. Make sure to pay attention in class because he says a lot of important things that you don't want to miss. I learned a lot from his class and would definitely recommend.

I enjoyed Professor Talley's Old Testament class. He is very knowledgeable about the Bible and is very passionate about sharing it with his students. You do need to work for your grade though. His worksheets are not too bad, just takes a decent amount of time. He is available after class though and is willing to discuss grades.

I had Talley for OT. It is LOT of work. The worksheets are super time-consuming (3 days minimum) and you won't get any grades on them until the end of the sem (unless you schedule office hours). But his lectures are so impactful and insightful and you will learn to love the OT. You get out what you put in and will learn a ton if you put the work in

There are two things that you must know prior to taking this class: worksheets and exams. For worksheets, Dr. Talley gives you more than enough time to finish everything on time. Exams, as long as you fill in the notes, you'll be fine. Worksheets took me 3hr/each and I was able to get a full 300/300 on them. Lectures, interesting. Won't fall asleep

Talley is known for his worksheets because they take a very, very long time to complete BUT I gained so much knowlege about the bible from these worksheets (you go through books of the bible chapter by chaper sumarizing and finding themes). He also has you do reading questions and take tests. Though this class is hard you will truly grow from it.

Professor Talley is tough, there is no doubt about that, but he is one of the best lecturers I have had. He is extremely knowledgeable about the Old Testament and Scripture in general, and really does have a heart for the Lord and for His work. Exams are easy (READ THE NOTES), and you can do the worksheets if you spend the appropriate time.

I was initially nervous for this class based on the reputation between students, but Talley turned out to be amazing! His lectures were intriguing and engaging with stories relative to the content of the Old Testament. His coursepack is also made to help you significantly on his exams. I'd love to take him again!

Dr. Talley loves God and is deeply passionate about impacting his students. While classes are primarily lectures, they are very powerful and applicable, and you gain an incredible understanding of the OT. Worksheets are very time-consuming but worth the effort. If you want to learn the OT and are willing to work, definitely take Dr. Talley!

My favorite professor by far. I never leave reviews, but professor Talley is quite special! Yes, the worksheets take a fair bit of time, but if you don't procrastinate, they are completely doable. On more than one occassion, I left leave his lecture completely in awe, with a total shift in perspective. I feel very fortunate to have taken his class.

Professor Talley was truly my favorite professor ever. He gave AMAZING lectures, & I learned so much from him! You will learn so much from every assignment that you have. Professor Talley is also such a nice & caring guy. He is such a nice guy & he's always understanding if you simply communicate with him in person. Build a relationship with him!

I am thankful for the opportunity to take Old Testament with Dr. Talley. This class is my favorite class that I have taken at Biola. Dr. Talley is a caring professor and good lecturer. Although the worksheets for this class are very time consuming, they helped me slow down and think through what I was reading. The books used were excellent too.