wow he's a really hard teacher but interesting and knows what he's talking about. great way to get to know the book of mormon.

I took him for 2 semesters I liked him so much. Amazing teacher who really knows his stuff. He really cares about each student, wants to get to know them and help them in any way possible. His tests are hard but you learn SO much that it is worth it.

This has been my favorite religion class here. Brother whitchurch is so informative, and i felt much closer to the scriptures at the end of the semester. the class was challenging, but more than worth it

Brother Whitchurch is awesome! I love his class. He really knows what he's talking about and really cares about his students. He inspires me to become better acquainted with the words of the prophets.

not an easy class, but a very nice guy. He knows what he's talking about and puts alot of time into preparing his power point class presentations. tests are hard, read VERY carefully. keep up on scripture journals, making them up is very hard. ;-)

Whitchurch is a good man with a good heart. However, his tests are really difficult. Pay attention to lecture, not powerpoints. The PP are useless. Keep up on reading (almost take notes). Basically, it's seminary with a grade that can kill your GPA.

I LOVE Brother Whitchurch! It seems a lot of people don't because they think he's hard but I think he's easy. I look forward to his class every week. It's my favorite. He REALLY knows his stuff. He's spent a lot of time in the Holy Land so he brings in lots of interesting insights, and objects!

Your experience in this class depends on your dedication to learning and studying the scriptures. Pro. Whitchurch expects effort, but if you pay attention and study, you will have a greater understanding of the scriptures and you will grow. Short, reflective journal assignments for each class.

He is an amazing man who cares about his students. My roommate was sick one day, and he personally called and asked if there was anything he could do to help. His tests are pretty detailed, and require a good amount of study, but are doable. Make use of his website and questions on it!

I took Book of Mormon and New Testament both from Brother Whitchurch. He's an amazing man and his lectures are great. Pay special attention to yellow writing on the slides- those are really all that matter for the tests. His tests are extremely difficult- New Testament is much harder than BoM, maybe

his test are so hard! the only way to get an a is to study for hours adn hours or just be a really good guesser.. his class is ok.. but i bet you can find better. but he is a very nice adn helpful guy

Very nice teacher. The tests were insane. i studied for days before the final and still got a low grade. Good class, but hard to get a good grade without devoting your life to it.

yeah, he's really cool, and his test are nuts...but i got a 51 on the final and still pulled off a B+ (in other words, HE CURVES)

awsome guy

He's very good man, but not too interesting. His tests are dang hard, but he grades fairly. Not much outside work besides reading and journals, no papers or projects

One of the best professors I've ever had. I learned a ton. And come on, we're not in high school anymore. This is college now, kiddos, expect to study to get a good grade.

Bro Whitchurch was a great teacher...after the first test I figured out how to take notes and study. It does require studying, but it is doable. I learned so much in this class! I recommend him.

Excellent class overall. His tests were fair and pretty straightforward (if you did the study guides). He stuck to true doctrine unlike some religion teachers. His method for lecturing was effective. I've heard his NT class is really good too.

Good, but his tests are very difficult. He is very interested in his students and knows so much about his subject matter.

Brother Whitchurch is a little tough, but I really enjoyed his classes just the same. He really knows what he's talking about, so if you ever take him, just pay attention in class.

Because he's been to all the places talked about in the N.T. he has pictures and stories that help bring the scriptures alive. His lectures are great if you like to just listen, see pictures and learn stories. It's hard to take notes though. Tests weren't that difficult, I didn't study a lot and I got a B. Just listen in lectures and do the reading

Bro. Whitchurch is a great teacher and he really knows a lot about history and doctrine. I found most of his lectures interesting, but the tests were really hard. Don't take this class if you don't want to study a lot!

He is an amazing teacher - never a boring lecture. Very knowledgeable. The tests are not easy, but if you study and pay attention in lecture they're not too bad. I learned a lot, more than I ever imagined I would. I highly recommend him to anyone that wants to learn a lot about the Savior and His teachings.

I really loved this class. The lectures were amazing! Tons of cool pictures and stories. Tests were kind of hard, so you do need to study, but I would reccomend this class!

A little more like a history class than religion...

He is a great teacher, but he doesn't want his test questions to be about things his students knew before they took the class. So you are tested more on what he says and especially on his hand outs than on knowledge gained from just reading the scriptures. Some of the questions that he asks are arbitrary facts more than scriptural knowledge.

My friends and I took him together and we all loved him.

Brother Whitchurch has had so much personal experience with the holy land that he was really able to bring the New Testament to life for me. Focus on the yellow writing in the powerpoints, do your reading, and go over all the handouts, and you should do well in the class.

He is the best religion teacher i have had at this school(and i have had a lot). He is the perfect blend. He has good history, but his classes are really spiritual. I learned a ton. And the tests are right from the lectures.

Brother Whitchurch was such a great teacher. He was able to provide great insight into the culture of the New Testament which made it more applicable to each of us. His tests are difficult and I didn't get an amazing grade, but he was able to introduce me to a new way of applying the scriptures to my experiences.

He is the best religion teacher I had at BYU. He made the Bible come alive like I had never read it before. The class is challegeing for a Religion class, but i studied the notes and the handouts and got an A. I LOVED the class.

Witchurch was my favorite Rel teacher at BYU. His class is very academic based, he expects you to learn and not just rely on what you know. Classes are very clear and interesting, tests are challenging. His knowledge of the scriptures is amazing, he is very organized and runs his class well.

I went through and read all the comments from those who had the blue sad face, and they make Brother Whitchurch sound so hard and mean. He isn't. If your willing to take the time to study the student manual and ask questions when you don't understand, you'll do fine. He is very nice and his lectures are always interesting.

Brother Whitchurch's class is so interesting! After the first lecture I felt like I'd never even cracked open the BoM. He knows everything because he's done archaeology over in Jerusalem and stuff. Tests are pretty hard, but he raises everybody's grades if a ton of people don't get 100s. You'll learn a ton!

Brother Whitchurch was a good teacher. He knows the scriptures very well and was good at getting the ideas across to the students. The only assignments are reading and a journal (10 entries). His tests aren't too hard. By doing the reading, journal, and attending class it should not be hard. An easy A or B.

Whitchurch is a good teacher. He teaches from power points and really helps you to understand the scriptures. The tests are not too bad if you pay attention in class and as you read. I learned a lot of things from him and enjoyed going to class.

Good Teacher, but really hard

I loved Whitchurch's class. His tests were terribly difficult, but since the subject material was meaningful, I didn't mind. I appreciated his empathy, and he did a great job of paying attention to all his students. He's a good man.

I absolutely loved Brother Whitchurch! He not only cares about his students, but he is an amazing teacher. I think I tripled the amount of knowledge I had on the BoM in his class. Taking his class has also strengthened my testimony of the BoM immensely! His tests aren't that bad as long as you pay attention and study.

Great prof! His lectures were extremely interesting and he holds great conversations. The tests are hard, but manageable. I actually learned a TON about the Book of Mormon, where other Rel 121 classes are like testimony meetings. Great class. Study hard for the final!!! Most people in his class got the grade they wanted. I ended up with an A :)

This is a sweet class. Best rel class ever. I learned so so much. The class is a little more work than most rel classes, but not much. The test are not hard, all you do is memorize your notes and the handouts. Easy A and sweet sweet learning.

Great teacher. Knows A LOT. Study the notes he gives in class and read all material covered in the manual. He gives you study guides for a reason so be sure to use them. Have fun. (I gave him a chili pepper just because he mentioned this a couple times in class)

I took his class in fall, and it was really good. The tests werent difficult as many think. Of course, if you dont read the scriptures is going to be hard. The journal were really fun and his explanation was very clearly. I recommend him.

I don't know why these kids are hating on Bro. Whitchurch. He's good, and not too hard. You learn the scriptures academically and spiritually. Those kids probably just failed his tests, which are kind of tough, but I got 100s on them, so they're not impossible like some kids say they are. He's a good guy and really cheerful.

Tough teacher and tests, but I learned a ton. I may not have gotten an A, but it was one of the most rewarding courses. Missing class really hurts.

Bro. Whitchurch is a great professor, you can tell he really loves what he is teaching. I learn so much from the class. The tests are hard if you don't read deeply. He is a great teacher!

Bro. Whitchurch was a great guy and and kept class interesting for the most part. The class was fairly easy, the only assignments other than reading were Journals.

Brother Whitchurch is a great professor and you will learn so much in his class, but the test is no cake walk. You HAVE to go to class to get the notes, and you have to read and study outside of class in order to do well on his tests.

Professor Whitchurch is a great guy, but not a great Book of Mormon Teacher. He goes off on tangents that don't matter, wasting time in class and sometimes skipping over important information for the tests (which are extremely hard). I would never recommend him to anyone ever, nor would i take his class again.

His class is a good overview of the Book of Mormon, largely from a historical backdrop. Tests deal with dates, who said what, and chronology. He is willing to work with students and is a good class. Tests are legitimate, you must study. Good class, I learned a lot.

very good teacher allowed the spirit to teach through the class more than him lecturing the entire time. i would take a class from him again

If you want to just sleep through your religion classes, then don't take this class. I took it. It wasn't the easiest class, but it was one of the most rewarding and spiritually enriching experiences of my life. I would take it again and again.

I have taken a lot of religion classes at BYU. Professor Whitchurch is by far one of the best and one of the easiest classes. This was a great class and definitely one people should take.

Wonderful teacher. Has personal experiences, photos, and stories about the Holy Land that really allows students to picture the time of our Savior.

When I read these comments when picking professors, i thought he would be ok. He is phenomenal. He is like a kindly, smart, grandpa. He is a bishop, and always has the Spirit. He has a soft voice, and adds a lot to your knowledge of the Book of Mormon. I'm so glad I have him as my teacher. Really nice. Keep up on the reading.

I absolutely loved this class!! Whitchurch really made me appreciate the Book of Mormon.

This class was a lot of fun and I learned quite a bit. Bro. Whitchurch is really nice and genuinely interested in each student. He is very intelligent and will teach great insights to the BOM. Tests were quite difficult and required studying but an A is obtainable. Overall an enjoyable and easy class.

Awesome class. He brings a different perspective and teaches it well while still sticking to the doctrine. Really enjoyed the class.

Brother Whitchurch really knows how to make lessons interesting. As long as you study smarter for his tests then they are really quite easy.

GREAT teacher. Not the easiest BoM professor, but not particularly hard either. Tests require you to study and know the Book of Mormon well. Dr. Whitchurch is one of the nicest professors you'll find and is extremely willing to work with and help students. He's also a bishop and that comes through in his teaching a lot of the time.

Brother Whitchurch is a great guy; he's a harder BoM professor, but not terribly hard. You have to actually study for his tests, but they aren't too hard, either. He's extremely smart, and will teach you a lot of new things. There aren't many quizzes, just a journal. Great class and great professor!

He is an AMAZING teacher, one of my favorite! You just have to go to class, take notes and study the study guide he gives you for the test! He cares for his students and wants the best!

Brother Whitchurch is AMAZING! I learned so much in his class! Yes you have to study a lot but if you go to class you just have to study your notes and his study guide then the tests are a breeze. I definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to really learn and feel the spirit every day! He's the best religion teacher I've ever had.

His tests are pretty difficult to take...but somehow the average is usually in the high 80s. He also adjusts the highest grade on tests so your grade will always improve from what you see in the testing center. He's been on a lot of trips to Jerusalem and really knows the culture, so he has great insights.

Love him! Focuses on what is happening during the time of the scriptures, as well as the facts, like geography and buildings. Learning gospel concepts as well as history! Journals aren't terrible, graded on keeping up on reading, etc. Tests are relatively easy if you study. Has great stories from his time in the Holy Land, and love his humor!

Got off topic quite a bit so we were never able to get through all the material. He is a great guy but his tests are extremely detailed so study the hand-outs well and you'll be fine. I got high A's on the midterms but the final was quite difficult and I got a C on it. I'm taking his Religion 212 class if that helps. Good luck!

Easy tests, just make sure you study the handouts & write down what he said was important in class. Final was hard. You must go to class & do the readings because you get counted off if you don't- these points can save your grade! You only have 8 journal entries all semester. I neglected this class until the tests & crammed & I always got high A's.

Friendly, sociable and enthusiastic. It's clear that he has much more to say than time allows. To succeed, you need to do your reading, writing and attend the lectures. The tests require a mastery of the details, so a eidetic memory is definitely an asset. He'll teach you something you don't know, which is as good as it gets.

Great, fun teacher. He really goes in depth into the New Testament, so be reasy to learn. He usually tells us ahead of time what's on the tests and the test questions are almost verbatim from the notes. The assignments aren't difficult. If you pay attention in class, write down notes and study, it's almost impossible not to get an A.

Brother Whitchurch had some great insights and I really enjoyed his class.

Brother Whitchurch is great! I loved the class, but the powerpoints aren't available online, and attendance is taken (like all religion classes). There's a few tests, one paper (do your best and you'll do fine). He really cares about his students and is willing to help. Has LOTS of stories and pictures from time spent in Jerusalem, which is cool.

In this class you write a pericope paper, but several other classes do it as well. Tests can be a little challenging and some questions are obscure facts, but if you attend every class and do all the assigned readings, it's not too difficult. Grading can be a bit sensitive because most of the credit comes from the Paper and attendance/participation

Dr Whitchurch is a great teacher. You will learn a lot in class, but he is very specific about what you need to know for the tests, so there is never any surprises.

I really enjoyed taking christ and the everlasting gospel from Brother Whitchurch. He mentioned something to the effect that his ratings on this site are what they are because most of the people that write reviews do so because they don't like him or the class, so I wanted to balance his reviews out a bit. I wouldn't put him at a 5 but pretty close

He is very old school and makes you work for it. Though the class was rigorous, I appreciated the challenge to step up and devote more detailed study to my scriptures. Exams were straightforward if you studied religiously for them. I appreciated his emphasis on gaining a stronger testimony of the Savior and his divine mission from the class.

Brother Whitchurch really knows his stuff. I learned more about the New Testament in his class than I have known in my entire life. My deepened understanding helped me feel like I better know and appreciate my Savior. He is older and lectures a lot. He assigns a lot of reading. The tests are not bad if you study every day. The results are worth it.

Dr. Whitchurch doesn't just speed through the material. I can tell his intent is to allow us time to carry Gospel truths from our minds into our hearts. His background at the Jerusalem center and in the life sciences bring the New Testament to life. The class requires careful attention and good note-keeping. I had an online Covid class experience.

This man, just like many other religion professors, has traveled the world and taught at Jerusalem for who knows how many years. He had a lot of really cool experiences he liked to share in his early 2000's power points so get ready for a bit of story time. He was super cool and he taught doctrine for the most part (as opposed to trivia)

Dr. Whitchurch is a kind and engaging professor, you can tell he's enthusiastic and passionate about what he teaches. There are quite a lot of readings, but considering this is a class revolving around Jesus Christ, that isn't unexpected. His study guides are great tools for preparing for exams, and his expectations are clearly stated. Great class!

If you are someone who has studied the scriptures frequently in our life and you are wanting to increase in your knowledge, Bro Whitchurch is a great teacher! He teaches a lot of context and history that, to me, brings deeper meaning to the scriptures. You have a good amount of scripture/ bible dictionary reading, and that's pretty much it for hmk!