I took this class on a whim and it turned out to be amazing. Probably the best class I've had at Montclair. His lectures are really deep, but they don't lose you. The classes on the bible were particularly good.

I love this class. I like how he shows that mythology is ancient and mysterious and yet relevant to modern life at the same time. The class can be difficult sometimes, but that's because he makes you think. I think the more challenging profs are the better profs.

Myth and Pop Culture = Best Class Ever!!!

I loved this class. The guy below doesn't know what he is talking about. I found Gill to be interesting and helpful. I'm going to take more of his classes.

Gill's. Classes. Rule. I've taken two of his classes now and they were both great. Most literature classes focus on what happen in the stories; Gill tells you *why*. It's a whole different level.

Prof Gill is awesome! I definitely agree that his teaching style is much tougher/challenging than most others, esp. for a gen ed class, but honestly, that's what college is about, right? Go to class, keep up with the readings, and participate. You pay tuition to be challenged, not to be spoonfed information! Take Gill, you'll definitely learn w him

Dr. Gill is very passionate about what he teaches. However, if you are not as passionate about learning the subject matter, then good luck! The mid term was quite hard and the final is going to be accumulative. He is a cool guy, but do not take this class if you are looking to be laxed and get an easy A.

He's a good guy who LOVES his diet coke. There is always reading, however, most of the readings are short until you get to the Iliad and the Odyssey. If you don't do the readings, he goes over them in detail during class so just take notes. Mid-term was on things that he stressed in class. Pay attention and you'll do fine.

Celtic Mythology. Dr. Gill is an excellent professor. He is interesting and has a great deal of knowledge in the subject he teaches. The work is extremely hard and challenging, reading and writing assignments every week, field project, termpaper and final. But overall if you like mythology you will love this class, and his teaching style.

Even though this was a very hard class, it was easily my favorite class. I recieved an A but really had to work hard for it. The key to passing is paying attention in class by reading the material given, perfect attendence, and hours of studying in the library.... very good at teaching i highly reccommend him

He is goooooddddddddddd....easyy..take him..

I love Dr. Gill's classes. I have taken him twice and both classes were great. He's always pretty fair and organized. He's the kind of prof you just want to listen to talk because everything he says is useful. Some stuff he says clicks right away, and other stuff makes sense later, but it's all good. Going to take another class with him next term.

good professor but very boring. He will call you out in class if you give him any reason to. he lectures the whole class and goes over important stuff. you have to order a set of books - 3. Never used them, you can find the stories on spark notes. He gives a midterm and a take home final and a term paper. Dont take class unless interested.

IDK what these people below me are talking about. Gill is really interested in his teachings. He gets really involved and is CRYSTAL clear! Word of Advice highlight everything he says in your book and write notes on the side so u remember. His exams are based on that. He makes the course really interesting if u pay attention! Highly recommended!

Gill is one of the best professors at MSU. Most of my friends say the same. Not only was his class cool, but it actually helped me make sense of my other classes! Sure, he's serious, but do you want a joker for a prof? The critical stuff below obviously comes from people who are slackers. If you are serious about learning, take him.

Rocks. I've taken two classes with Gill, and both were great. Looking to take a third. Few profs at MSU are as good as he is. I could see not liking his approach if you have to take his subjects, but if mythology or ancient lit is your thing, there is nobody better, because he takes you more deeply into it. And he's totally a babe, too!

If you're interested in mythology you won't find anyone better. Ignore the comments below - pay attention in class, do the readings and you'll be fine (funny how everyone who said they did poorly also said they slept through class). Take Gill's classes, you won't regret it. Easily the best professor I've had so far.

If you do the readings and homework you will do well in his class!!!! Arrogant in class although very helpful one on one. He keeps the class interesting. Take his classes.

I've had Professor Gill for two classes, Celtic Mythology and Tolkien Myth. Yes the readings are alot and the journals can get easily lost track of but if you are interested in off the beaten path subjects, he's the right professor. He does all he can to help out his students and always finds time to talk when needed. Highly recommened

One of the best professors I've had at MSU. Very smart and funny, really made us read into the texts, class was always enjoyable. Fair amount of writing involved, but it was an extremely interesting class. I highly recommend him :)

Gill is brilliant, seriously. He's very passionate about his work and it shows. Lots of reading and lots of writing, but class is interesting. For celtic myth we had readings and journal entries through Bb which were annoying but worth doing. He talks a lot but you should too. His final is eeeassssyyyy.

Dr. Gill is an incredible professor; the best I have had at MSU. Having had several classes with him, I know how good he usually is. The complaints below about him having to cancel some classes are unfair - I happen to know a ton of extracurricular work was suddenly dumped on him this term and he had to make it work. Normally, he's all awesomeness!

Dr. Gill is the best professor I have ever had, hands down!!! Even in grad school, not one of my professors approached his level of professionalism, dedication, and seemingly inexhaustible knowledge of the subject matter. His ability to connect meaningfully with us as students was extraordinary; he is the quintessential teacher in every sense.

I absolutely love Dr. Gill's classes; I have taken three courses of his now, and they were all wonderful. He knows and sees so much in mythology that every time he talks some incredibly wise insight rolls your way. The fact that he has a hot, sort of Russell Crowe / George Clooney vibe doesn't hurt either!

Fantastic prof!

Professor Gill rocks! Super smart, interesting, and really nice guy.

The awesomest and coolest professor at Montclair State. Brilliant, supportive, understanding. What more can you ask in a teacher? I'm going to miss his courses now that I am graduating!

Extremely knowledgeable. Knows everything there is to know about literature and mythology. Grade consists of weekly journals, discussionparticipation, and a final paper. He's funny and not boring at all in his style of teaching. His class is more of a open discussion and flys by. Very nice and helpful. Take him and you won't regret it.

Amazing lectures, but there was so much reading. Dr. Gill is high up in the University and frequently has to cancel class. He is still a great instructor.

Dr. Gill is probably the best professor I've had at MSU. He cares a lot about his students and he wants them to do well. He's incredibly intelligent and he knows a lot about what he's teaching. I learned a lot in his class; however it was no easy task. A lot of work is in store but it pays off. 1010 would recommend.

Dr. Gill is well versed in Literature, History, the Humanities, Mythology, and more. Dr. Gill is one of the most inspirational human beings I have ever met. If you are willing to read, think, attend class, and participate, then you will do wonderfully. There is a lot of reading when taking Dr. Gill's class on J.R.R. Tolkien, it is worth it.

Gill is the best professor I have ever had at Montclair State, by a long shot. His classes not only immerse you in the subject, but have relevance to all of your other classes and your life as a whole. Take anything you can from him.

I had heard great things about Dr. Gill's Tolkien class, but I didn't know if I would be into it; but it turned out to be the most uplifting intellectual experience of my life.

Great prof. Highly recommended.

Dr. Gill is all kinds of awesome. He's incredibly knowledgable about everything to do with literature and other cultures, for one thing. Also, his lectures are actually entertaining, while be deep at the same time. Best of all, he lives in our world: he's into pop culture and movies and the music we listen to. Brilliant, but down to earth.

Gill is a really great professor, and an all around nice guy, as well as knowing more about mythology and ancient cultures than just about everyone else on the planet. His lectures are great, even exciting at times, and he's very understanding of students' needs. He's also a bit of a hottie, if you like burly guys...

Outstanding prof. Makes the material interesting, and is very helpful with assignments and grading. Genuinely likes students. Would definitely take him again.

You have to love Gill. His lectures are like TED talks and he teaches the best subjects. He's also a fair grader and makes time for you outside class. Fantastic prof.

Awesome prof. Interesting classes. Fair grader. Would take again.

Gill is a great prof, and his course on JRR Tolkien is the best course available at Montclair State, period.

I can't stay enough good things about Dr. Gill. He's the best professor I have ever had. His classes are interesting from beginning to end, and he goes the extra mile for students. He actually cares about us.

Prof. Gill is AMAZING!! I LOVED both the courses I took from him. The people that are sniping below about not being able b.s. their way to an easy A are obviously lazy and ignorant. I took Dr. Gill's Tolkien class, and it was beyond awesome: exciting, enlightening, and yet challenging. So was his classical myth class. Highly recommended!!!!

One of the most interesting Professors I have ever taken. The way he relates everything about his class to the real world and makes you think is great. It's a really lecture heavy class but his lectures are amazing and make you leave the class thinking, which I what college is supposed to do.

Very smart and passionate person. He helped me fall in love with mythology, and willingly want to learn about more mythologies as time goes on. I am excited to take him again

Dr. Gill is caring & does teach you all about the Bible and mythology. However, there is so much reading for this class that I stopped halfway and started sparknoting everything. 12 journal entries (don't ever expect a 3), a 10-page research paper, and a final. My advice: read sparknotes, talk a lot in class, and do your journal entries.

Dr. Gill really knows what he is talking about and is passionate about teaching about it. He does a good job of connecting these ancient stories to modern life and explaining why what he's teaching is important. He is a tough grader so if you're just looking for an easy class, I would avoid this one. If you want to learn however definitely take him

This is a good class to take if you love to read. He gives assigns a journal entry for most of our readings (write a page reflection on what we read), but other than that there was no hw. The end of the semester gets stressful because there is a 2500 word (about 10 pages) term paper & a final exam. However, he is amazing! On of my favs for sure.

Sad that it's over! I felt this class was easy bc I love to read, analyze, discuss, and write. That is what this class is all about. I naturally participated a lot. I enjoyed the reading and writing assignments. Even if you don't like that stuff, the lectures are so interesting and Dr. Gill is a great speaker. He genuinely cares. Which is rare.

Dr. Gill was a great professor but definitely be prepared to work for your grade. Very kind guy but I never got more than a 2.8/3 on any assignment. There's one exam at the end of the semester, lots of reading. Every class we had readings due but his lectures were extremely engaging and enlightening. great guy

I actually really enjoyed his class. He makes the stories super interesting and fascinating. If you don't care for mythology then I don't recommend taking him because he is a kind of difficult grader and you'll prob get bored. I really loved his class, hes really nice and funny. Theres 5 in person journal assignments and 1 term paper at the end.