Can be very funny in his own way; tests are essay and multichoice.

strict but knows his stuff, available if you need him

makes you work, but you learn a lot about yourself.

Doesn't respond well to student's questions. But it's a relatively simple class, come take your notes and pay attention. Just be prepared by reading the chapter. There is not much more but a couple tests and a paper.

He's a good teacher, but class is a bit boring. Tests come strictly from notes - make sure you study your notes from top to bottom. He's a pretty good-looking guy, but quite reserved. 2 tests + 6 page paper + final exam = your grade.

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of course you have to work, this is college, hes not that hard though...go to class, take notes and get an A

HE'S A VERY SMART MAN AND IT IS OBVIOUS THAT HE KNOWS WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT. HE GIVES A TON OF INFORMATION THERFORE IF YOU DON'T TAKE NOTES, YOU ARE SCREWED UP THE ASS.. DON'T FALL ASLEEP IN CLASS LIKE I DO.HE'S PRETTY BORING SO IT'S SORT OF HARD NOT TO

He was an absolutely amazing teacher. He challenged your thoughts and your beliefs. Not many teachers do that anymore. He really made you think and become interested in the material. One of the best professors I had at the university- Very intelligent

One of St. Johns best teachers. The schools really needs more teachers like him, that really care about the students!

he's very straight forward, 2 test, 1 final, 1 paper, add up and average in is your final grade. but he gives out Extra credit , which helps you a lot on your grade.

Great professor! He's clear and straightforward with assignments, tests, and teaching.

Dr. Holland is a really good professor, however, the amount of work is somewhat demanding. But he is very fair and direct with his expectations. Also, he has an accent so be wary.

he's one of my fav. teachers at SJU, TAKE HIS CLASS, youll learn mad **** AND pass!

The 2nd required Catholic Theology class that he taught wasn't that bad. There is alot of work and study needed to be done in order to get a wanted grade. I would recommend him, but be prepared to do work and also don't disrupt his teaching, he gets mad.

He is an amzing teacher!! Yes, he can be snippy at times butI learned so much from him.. He really gets you thinking. He is a real teacher. Not like the rest of the teachers at sju. The people who don't like work for their grades and learn. TAKE HIM!

Is a Fair Teacher, gives a nice big curve but tests are a big part of your grade, If You try you'll do good

Explains things well, Sometimes uses the textbook, but gives a lot of extra credit and curves big. Hard Exams but if you prepare u should do good.

He's not at all so demanding - he's just very clear about his expectations. If u read the book, u'll do well. On the tests, u get what basically is in the book. He even gives u his notes. Has an accent which is kinda cute. I'd take him again :)

Say what you will people, but I think he is darn HOT !!! Plus, he is extremely smart. Way to go Dr. Holland !!! ;-)

good teacher; easy tests (if you read the notes + textbook - which isn't a lot anyway), lectures not so boring, so take him, I'd recommend ...

So long as you don't mind showing up to class and taking notes, and I do mean take notes, you'll pass with at least a B. He's easy, simple, and is not at all demanding. Just do what is asked of you and you'll be alright. He's a really good teacher.

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read his notes and textbook. not a problem. if you work u do fine. if u study, exam not hard

take him

gives his lecture notes out and paper is straight forward.Not a big deal if u read and keep up.

A great professor who made me better myself

I have no problem understanding him, I also have the text book and the notes he kindly gives.With some work I have been doing well in his class Recommend!

Straight forward and clear

No problems

can be challenging but fair understated humor good if you do the work but he gives all his notes

dr. holland is extremely knowledgeable; if you want to learn, he has the information. Very interesting even at 8AM on a Monday. Pay attention, take copious notes, and work hard on the paper and you'll get at least a B

great course

he gives notes and textbook- if u cant get hi accent - its no problem for me ; i read text and his notes; no problem so far; easy good grade if u put some work in

Dr. Holland is great. He is caring and nice. However, he can be snappy, so don't sleep in class. Overall a great teacher. I am a happy customer.

Very tough professor but very good teacher. Very professional individual who doesn't like horsing around. Doesn't get too attached to his students.

a challenge but learned alot. reccommend

got good grade here; enjoyed this course cos i guess i worked, too many who complain cos they just didnt work -- its college....

you guys get a grip - yeah blame anyone else but yourselves , try community college, hey i studied i got an A - wasnt hard, go bore urselves,duh ...

no problems here with him

follows text, sends his notes to all by email, tests are difficult but has extra credit...have to earn your grade by reading the book and actually writing your own paper, very helpful if you talk to him

very good teacher but you have to work for your grade...very interesting

helpful; gives out all his notes; available to talk too; no problem is you pay attention to notes and text book

Good teacher. Makes class interesting, but you have to work for your grade.

good; gives out alot of notes, can be snippy, comes across harder than he is, knows his stuff, take him if yo are ok with working.

came from a public school never learned anything about theology and got an A- in his class. hav to work hard read textbook and notes provided... showing up to class helps.. do the extra credit it helps 2 ..... test can be little 2 detailed .. oh .. theres a 12 pg term paper

clear about what he wants; helpful; dry humor;gives out his notes; passionate about his stuff -take him

I didnt do well in this class but that had nothing to do with Prof. Holland. He is a great teacher and anyone who wants a good foundation in theology should take his class. Id give him an A

VERY smart and interesting guy. If you show up to class and pay attention, you can probably get an B+ or higher without even studying for the tests. One term paper (its long but not hard at all). offers 7 points on your FINAL GRADE if you do the extra credit assignment. I would recomend him

This is my hardest class and it has nothing to do with my major!He's smart, but he's certainly not giving away A's.

Excellent professor. Knows his stuff and keeps class interesting. Course picks up pace quickly and it is NOT an easy A; you have to earn your grade. Take notes and study! Well worth it because you get your money's worth - you'll LEARN.

Not an easy professor, but a very good one. He knows what he is talking about and does go at a quick, but tolerable, pace. An A is possible but you need to take extensive notes and most of the test comes from his notes. I would take him again.

Interesting class; gotta work but I got an A; I reccommend him; he knows his stuff

He might not be easy, but you really do learn in his class. He E-mails you notes and thats all you really have to study. I got an A in the class and it wasn't that hard. If you really want to learn and are gonna put an effort to going to class I strongly suggest taking this class.

This class was boring at times with all the note taking but I did learn a lot from this class.Good teacher, very specific,don't be intimidated-he's really very helpful and funny in a sweet, dry way .Do the homework and the extra-credit and you'll be fine. Good introduction to theology, I'm glad I took him and I got an A.

He gives a lot of notes and rushes a bit, but ask him to repeat things and pay close attention when taking notes. His exams are tight, 2 essays and M/C but its doable. He makes the material interesting and is always around for extra help. There's 1 term paper which is ok. You can give it to him to check and he gives good feedback.

A great respectable teacher, but his class is a challenge. If you want to go for the hat trick take this class

He's such a cool guy. His tests are not hard if you actually pay attention and the paper he makes you do is quite simple. I didn't even go to class for like the last two weeks because he's trememdously boring and yet somehow managed to get an A - go figure. Be nice to him and he'll be really nice to you. =) - i recommend him.

Nice guy. E-mailed the entire class day before classes started to say "Hi". Down to earth.

good teacher.. gives LOTS of notes but as long as you study them and pay attention its an easy A.. 7 pg term paper but its relatively easy & he doesnt grade it hard.. take him if u can

he's a great teacher and he also very smart. take good notes, go to class and you'll get an A.

Very good guy. He is smart and knows what hes saying. Its unfortunate that there is so much material he has to go through in 1 semester and therefore rushes a bit, and its a lot of notes. but tests are non-cum, 1 six page paper, and extra credit. sincere and cares. cool guy, just short 1 paragraph homewroks he gives, but nothing to complain about.

He is a smart guy. He really tries his best to make sure that all the students understand what he is teaching. Tries to encourage class participation..even when he gets blank stares. overall good teacher.

he damn well knows the subject, he is very clear in explaining the topic if u study and r prepared for class u would be fine in his class

He explains everthing very cleary and is always open to questions. The only thing i didnt like about the way he teaches is that when he gives a test you dont know what to study. The notes can be like 40pgs long and you have to choose for yourself what to study and the part that you may emphasize more may not be on there.

If you read the slides thats not enough, you have to read the textbook trust me it helps a lot! And since he emails you notes take down the notes he says in class they help a lot on tests! But overall he is a good and understandable professor!!

He gives a lot of notes and that may seem daunting. But Prof. Holland is highly knowledgeable in the realm of theology. He has true mastered the discipline and it is apparent through his teaching methods. If theology is not your forte, do not take him. He will be an asset to your education if you value theology.

Knows alot about his subject. Lots of notes. Great accent!! However, he can be very boring!!! Over all good guy

The book is not essential. He lectures quite a lot. His lectures are on PPT and everything he says MAY be on the test so you must pay attention. His lectures are long and can get confusing. His tests are MC and two essays. It is a lot of material. I found the class to be at a "college-level", so you must be in class, pay attention and STUDY.

gives tests that's based on the slides, so if u study them (he emails them to you) You should do pretty good. The funniest thing is the look on his face when he asks a question and everyone responds with a blank stare. But he's nice, passionate about the topic...very boring tho.

alot of notes but fair

very knowledgeable on the topic, tests are pretty decent if you study enough, hw is extra credit, take him if you actually wanna learn something...NOT a guaranteed A...have to work for it

Dr. Holland is a great professor. His accent is so sweet. He's very passionate and goes into depth. I could've done better in that class. Basically due homework and participate it's extra credit, and study the slides on flash cards...you'll pass the tests, not hard at all, just factual. Goes out of his way to help students so anyone should do fine!

This is a good professor. Very passionate about the subject. You must attend class though, to know what is going on. Pros: Almost all his notes from lectures are presented on powerpoint slides and you can access them online anytime. If your known to take naps during class, dont take him, he will shout you out in a hurry and takes it personal.

good professor, u have to work tho but fair

Work load can be tough but he is fair about grading. If you put in the work you can get a good grade from him. He is very passionate about the subject and really wants students to learn the material not just memorize it. Prof. overall is a good teacher.

good professor who cares for his subject. not an easy class, but not tough either. it takes effort. if you pay attention during class you'll be fine. powerpoint notes, so if you read that, your good. hes a fair grader and knows his stuff.

good class, knowlegeable, not easy but if u work, is an A

goood

3 exams and Paper, fair not an easy A but if u work its ok

not an easy A but if you work its ok 3 exams and Paper gives out his notes

WOW HES HARD! But he knows his stuff I must admit. Pay close attention to what he says and copy everything he writes on the board and take notes! Do the hw its extra credit and theres a 10pg term paper at the end of the semester

Holland is the man! ....hes a great professor. Yes he is a bit difficult but he knows the material and will always make sure the student is on the right track.. take him if your not lazy.. hw, attendence, participation = 5pts extra credit.. 2 exams, a 1700 word paper (7 pages) and a final.. im definitely taking him again!

i learned alot in his class. Its not that hard he gives you all his notes so just pay attention and y0u will do well - i did

not an easy A but he gives xtra credit. he knows his stuff and gives out his notes in advance

does not tolerate inattention or messing around but rewards good effort. 2 exams, final and a paper...

Great teacher, but if you arent the academic type dont take this classs he will be as frustrated with you as you will be with the class

fast pace but if u keep up its not too hard difficult but fair exams, very helpful if u ask him

Don't expect your A to come on a silver platter. You have to study! Try your best to be attentive and be punctual. His exams are hard, and you get three of them. Homework is extra credit, and a 10 page paper is required. Procrastinators are warned. Also, study groups work wonders.

Wonderful Professor, it is a bit challenging because his lessons are straight from a power-point but if you take notes on each section of the slides and study, you'll get the grade you deserve!

He is a great teacher, very thorough. if you do not understand he'll explain till you do. His class is a very tough class though, you need to be a studious and diligent worker to receive an A in his class. He's Irish so he speaks at the speed of light so be able to take notes quickly (abbreviate). Alot of what he says appears on tests.

best professor ive learned from thus far. Show him that you are interested in his class and pay attention and you should be able to do good. Doesn't like idiots/who leave early/and sleep in his class. He is very fair. H is tests were fair too, focus on his lectures and get the main points down & you will do good. got an A

This guy isnt as difficult as everyone makes him out to seem. There are three exams and four papers. Textbook is needed to go over things that you dont understand while in class. He uses powerpoints to teach and is pretty much an ok guy.

show up to class with your laptop and type everything he says. whatever he says WILL BE ON EXAM. you should go to class because missing one day will put you behind. study groups are REALLY helpful to compare notes. HOT accent. talks too fast. textbook is for yur use if you want to. grades FAIR. 3 tests 1 paper. not a bad guy. I enjoy going to class

He's one of the best professors you could learn from; very intelligent. He's clear and does an amazing job explaining everything. Not difficult. If you take detailed notes and study hard, an A is definitely attainable. A laptop is necessary because he talks at lightening speed. He's a nice guy and has an EXTREMELY hot accent.

The tough part was the 7 am start but he tried to keep it interesting. I learned alot about NYC especially the trips into the city we did.

great professor. only take if you can type fast on laptop to take down word for word what he says. you'll gain an appreciation of christainity and theology over all. do what you're supposed to do and you'll get an A. that's what i got. DON'T TAKE IF YOU'RE GOING TO HANDWRITE HIS NOTES.

He's a great professor and knows what he's talking about. He talks faster than the speed of light so typing notes is essential if you want to do well on the tests, which aren't so bad if you pay attention to what he says. He's a really nice grader, but has illegible handwriting..he's definitely willing to help you if you don't understand something.

Excellent prof. It is not going to be and easy class by any means, you have 3 tests and 1 paper. His testes are hard, but if you pay attention, take good notes, and study you should do fine. He has an Irish accent but he is easy to understand.He is def. one of the smartest people iv ever met, always has an answer for your questions. definitely take

fair grader.. gives you his notes on powerpoint in advance. Helpful if you approach him. knows his stuff, take him if you want to learn.

He's honestly the best (and most intelligent) theology teacher I've ever had (I'm trying to take him again). All of the info he gives is a little intimidating at first, but it gets easier to handle. Be sure to take notes AND listen because you will NOT be able to pass on the powerpoint notes alone. It's not a hard class, just study. I got an A.

He is an AMAZING professor. He makes Theology EXTREMELY fascinating, and I'm agnostic. He does seem overwhelming at first because there's so much to learn but he's extremely fair and helpful.You learn A LOT. Almost impossible to fall asleep. I'd definitely take him again if possible. Hot accent too! haha

He is an AMAZING professor. He makes Theology EXTREMELY fascinating, and I'm agnostic. He does seem overwhelming at first because there's so much to learn but he's extremely fair and helpful.You learn A LOT. I'd definitely take him again if possible. Hot accent too! haha

Holland gives decently hard tests, speaks quickly and makes theology harder than it has to be, but if you read his slides you should be okay. grades the paper he assigns really generously and adds 5 pts onto OVERALL avg if you do his mini hw assignments. He's very bright and as long as you make some decent effort, you should get an A.

This class is extremely difficult. You will have to put in hours of study time and its really up to you to take good notes. Just studying the powerpoint slides won't just do.You do learn alot however,but if your not willing to work do not take this course.

He's not the hardest prof you'll come across, but he is pretty difficult. He'll go off the ppt often, so make sure you jot down everything he says. He talks a bit quickly (with an accent no less..) but he's definitely willing to help you understand if you need clarification. Take the paper seriously and study for the tests.

it is not an easy course ok but wn't exaggerate it - 20 hrs ASL were an option instead of paper or presentation. I did the paper and was no prob..

His class is hard, and his tests are specific, but he won't ask you anything he didn't tell you about in class. He doesn't take attendance every day, but go to class; the slides he gives you aren't enough to study. You will honestly have to work hard if you want anything above a C- in his class. Avoid him if you can, but know that he's passable.

He is a pretty difficult professor because of his tests. They are so specific and you'll need to be in class for them. He has slides but those aren't enough. You'll have to listen well and this class requires you to study well. I had 3 tests and a paper, no homework ... well its optional.

He is not as difficult as people make him out to be. Just go to class, take good notes, read over your notes before the exam and you'll get an A. He's a good professor, despite his illegible handwriting.

It's not easy to get an A in his class, but it's not difficult to do so either. You get 5 questions wrong on the Multiple Choice section of his test and you still get full credit. You WILL have to study from his notes & the textbook. The paper is actually not so bad as long as you meet the minimum page & Originality requirement. Love his accent!

Intimidating at first, but pretty cool. Participate, or there will be awkward pauses lol. MAKE SURE you study the notes you take in class. ALL the info on the tests come from notes in class (the textbook isn't needed). There are 2 tets, a paper, and a final. Plus he gives 5 points to your overall grade if you do your homework and come to class.

He is such a good professor and he really does his best to make sure you understand the material. It's not an easy A but if you study and take notes, there should be no reason you shouldn't do well. people that complain about doing bad should just take better notes. there were 2 tests, a final and a paper.. all very easy. take him!

Pretty simple- do the work get the grade.no complaints here

Great teacher! Take notes, study for the exams, show up to class, do the work, get an A. He gives you every opportunity in the world to review for the test but you have to ask him what you want to review. It's all on you. He expects that his students are adults.

do not take him if your are looking for an easy A. He is a great professor with a lot of knowledge on the subject. Attendance isn't mandatory but i do not suggest you miss a single lecture because his tests are based on what he says so make sure you take good notes and study hard.

Great teacher if you really want to learn. He treats his classroom like a college classroom, which is very nice. He's doesn't just give out grade, he gives you what you deserve. Take him if you want to learn!

For theology1000 it was pretty difficult. Not an easy A like you would expect from a 1000 class. He was a great professor and wanted each student to do as well as they could. He was a fair grader and gave many chances to review in class. An A is definitely possible but you will need to take notes even though he gives powerpoint slides + study a lot

took 5 week course not hard just time consuming, no test just summarizing what you have read which lead averagely 2500 words to get an A. I think he was very easy considering the time constraint Recommended for online

Attend class and get the notes, tests are based off the notes and minimal textbook use. Homework given relatively every class however it's very simple. He gives out tests after after chapter, midterm & final. Project at the end of the year can be a presentation, thesis or about 20 ASL hours.Definitely recommend.

Pretty good professor. The first test isn't that bad but they get a little harder afterwards. There's a paper due as a midterm but it's only 1500-1700 words

I thought he was a decent professor. Gets you interested in the subject. Takes notes from the slide and what he's talking about, you should be fine for the tests. Homework is extra credit, not mandatory but helpful.

Loved Holland my freshmen year, a lot of lectures,so if note taking isn't your thing, don't take him. He can talk fast but he allows laptops in case your a slow writer. No phones. Only two tests so make sure you study for them, 1700 word research paper and simple homework assignments. Really opened my eyes to theology, never thought i'd like it.

His class is extremely straight forward and he is always available to talk after class. Gives you the powerpoints ahead of time, which you can print out and bring to class, so the note taking became easier. Even if you aren't Christian he makes the class easy to comprehend and does not force you to believe the material. Overall great professor.

BEST TEACHER EVER!!!