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Habibeh Rahim

Theology - St. John's University - Jamaica/Queens

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Quality
2.9
Difficulty
8%
Would Retake
213
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3.1
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
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Helpful
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Clarity

8%

Would Retake

213

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What Students Say

Don't expect a detailed syllabus either

ISLAM2850 - 1.0 rating

Lectures are very discursive

THE2850 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

87%

Textbook Required

81%

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Not sure yet: 4
B: 3
Rather not say: 3
Common Tags
So many papers (9)
Tough grader (9)
Graded by few things (7)
Lecture heavy (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
EXTRA CREDIT (2)
Lots of homework (2)
Get ready to read (2)
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Reviews (213)
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ISLAM
May 10, 2002

No Comments

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THE2850
Nov 11, 2002

Good professor hard but teaches very well.

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THE2830
Dec 17, 2002

She's indifferent to a student's situation and too srtict

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THE
Mar 13, 2003

No Comments

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THEO
Mar 14, 2003

Unorganized with the test materials

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THE2850
Mar 26, 2003

don't take her.

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THEO2850
Mar 30, 2003

No Comments

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INTROISLAM
Apr 3, 2003

4 books. not too hard, enjoyed class because its a deep religion, she's not the best at teaching it though, lots of vocabulary to study but only few on the test. 2 papers

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THEO
Apr 11, 2003

easy for me...

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RELIGION
Apr 15, 2003

Has alot of knowlegde and knows how to teach but has a nasty attitude. Very unfair in grading exams and critical about everything. She threw me out of the class one time for coughing too much...

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HINDUISM
Apr 23, 2003

Biggest ****,mean and unreasonable,makes you buy 4 books wastes time reading them b/c she gives a 15 pg glossary to memorize with 500 words and only 5 are on the test. Don't take,you will fail. Gave me an A- in a religion I've been practicing for 20 yrs

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HINDU
May 1, 2003

No Comments

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BUDDHISM
May 12, 2003

No Comments

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THE
May 13, 2003

The worst professor ever. Doesn't teach at all and then expects you to know the whole book with all the definitions in it. DON'T TAKE HER!!!

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THEO
May 15, 2003

Unfair prof. Condescending to students, especially those of a different culture... Weird behaviors...

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THE
May 20, 2003

Got an A-. Dont know how. You have to be lucky. She knows stuff but you still wont.

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WORLDREL
Jun 3, 2003

DO NOT TAKE HER WHATEVER YOU DO!!! SHES WACK AND WILL GIVE NO MERCY TO ANYONE...GOT C+ AND DID EVERYTHING I WAS SUPPOSE TO...

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WORLDREL
Jul 12, 2003

GOT AN A. JUST HAVE TO STUDY THE VOCABULARY AND YOULL DO FINE. SHE EVEN WALKS THROUGH THE TEXT WITH THE CLASS. ALL WE DID IN CLASS WAS WATCH VIDEOS.

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THEO
Aug 22, 2003

she is a plain ****. whatever u do dont take her.gives a list of hundred vocabulary words and only 5 of them appear on the test

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ISLAM
Aug 25, 2003

Very intelligent, fair to students, decent grader...a lil on the hard side but decent enough if u have to take a class...people that are saying she is mean and nasty prolly pissed her off

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HINDUISM
Nov 17, 2003

worst teacher i've had in my life. She's lazy! it's an effor for her to get up to write on the board. no mercy! hard grader! She doesn't teach, all she does is read from the book and restates what the book says. Doesn't let u know what to study for tests.

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RELWORLD
Dec 6, 2003

unclear on asignments, grading, exams. comes to class 20 minutes late, and ends class 10 minutes early. she knows the material well, but cant teach at all. best thing abt class was rainforest paper, and that had nothing to do with religions of the world

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THEOLOGY
Dec 7, 2003

Very good, nice and awesome professor. I learned a lot... She is wonderful :)

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THEHNDSM
Dec 7, 2003

No Comments

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THEOLOGY
Dec 10, 2003

on midterm she says what's on it.100vocab words+notes in class.easymidterm.handsout easy quiz pts.2 papersoninterestingtopics.can get easy good grade.can be harsh, good class to take if you want easy grade.

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THEOLOGY
Dec 15, 2003

shes was ok i guess...itll help if u have previous exams

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THE2850
Dec 17, 2003

she cant speak english and cant teach american students

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ISLAM
Apr 15, 2004

Very interesting prof.Has alot of good ideas, allows conversation.You have to participate in class and do the reading, but if you actually go to school to learn something, you won't regret taking her class.Assignments easy even for non-Muslims.

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HINDUISM
May 1, 2004

Doesnt know**** about hinduism...but its an easy class...be prepared to memorize a million vocabulary words!!

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BUDDHISM
May 17, 2004

She is the worst religion professor I have ever had. She is unclear in lectures, grading policies, and exams. Be prepared to memorize alot alot alot of foriegn words. She is always late to class, and always the first one to leave. She super sucks.

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THE2810
Jul 2, 2004

TAKES ATTENDANCE, LATE TO CLASS, TESTS ARE SO GENERAL U MUST KNOW THE WHOLE BOOK... TESTS YOU ON ANY 5 VOC WORDS FROM WHOLE BOOK SO U MUST KNOW ALOT FOR THESE TESTS! AVOID AT ALL COSTS ! PAPERS YOU MUST WRITE ARE UNRELATED TO THE COURSE. WASTE OF TIME

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THEO
Jul 6, 2004

DO NOT take her CLASS

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HINDUISM
Nov 24, 2004

No Comments

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EASTSCRIPTURES
Aug 31, 2005

Horrible professor, unclear, uncaring, and nasty. DO NOT Take!

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ISLAM
Sep 2, 2005

she's an ok teacher, really depends on what part of Islam she teaches - she focused on islamic history so it wasnt that bad...just read what she says and yer set

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THEO2810
Sep 9, 2005

great prof. great perspective on world religions. is interested in student feedback. go to all the classes, read the required text, do the assignments-- and receive good grade. You do go to study! This was a very good class for me.

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THEOLOGY2810
Dec 5, 2005

No Comments

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THEO2810ISLAM
Dec 16, 2005

Do not take her shes horrible!, tests make no sense makes you do essays that have nothing to do with the class very uncaring makes a big deal about attendance yet shes always late herself!

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GOV2810
Dec 24, 2005

Extremely knowledgable. Just do not do something stupid because she does not think highly of those who act like four year olds. Shows a lot of videos. She also lets you know what to study for which makes the tests very easy. Interesting class.

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THEO2810
May 10, 2006

Listen, she's a nice lady and all, but if you can find another world religions professor, YOU ABSOULUTELY SHOULD.

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ISLAM
Jun 6, 2006

No Comments

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ISLAM2850
Apr 3, 2007

No Comments

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ISLAM2850
Apr 30, 2007

She is really nice. just show up on time every class.she gives the same midterm everytime so get it from somebody and you will be fine.

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RELIG2810
May 21, 2007

She is a good teacher who knows a lot and I learnt a lot. Class attendance and participation is important. She gives assignments that made me think-and work! She gives opportunities for extra credit. I ended with an A- from a B- average in my mid-term and final!

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THE1000
Oct 25, 2007

OK, I really don't like this professor all that much. She's boring and places heavy emphasis on attendance, yet she's always late by about ten minutes. Although knowledgeable in her craft (to a certain extent), I believe that the bad outways the good. Don't bother. Find a different professor to take.

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THEOISLA
Nov 23, 2007

No Comments

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THEOSECT
Nov 27, 2007

Worst teacher I ever had. I learned nothing. A lot of outdated videos. Cancels class when she doesn't feel like coming but expects us to be here for every class or she takes points off your final grade. Childish assignments. She makes u study the whole book for the test and then asks like 4 short questions. Yells at you for asking questions.

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THEO2850
Dec 6, 2007

She is a very good scholar. I am glad that she is concerned about class participation. Students who do not like to attend classes should find another teacher who does not care. She is always punctual.Sometimes students of the previous class do not leave the room on time and stay behind delaying her.

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THEOWORL
Jan 22, 2008

No Comments

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THEO1000
Jun 21, 2008

Class is humanities oriented... if you like to know interesting stuff about different cultures.. this is for you.

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ISLAM2850
Jun 26, 2008

This teacher is terrible!!!

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THEO2850
Jul 2, 2008

AWFUL! Shows up late. Gives busy work. Barely teaches and wastes class time yelling at students for stupid things. Speaks in a low voice and complains when people say they can't hear her. Culture day is a joke that has no business being held in college. She seems to forget she is teaching adults! Take this class if you want to ruin your GPA.

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THEART
Nov 19, 2008

not a good class.def not for art majors.very dependent on obtuse text with poor quality images.a lot of abstract talking, little viewing of art.when reading is assigned, she calls on EVERY single student to talk about what they read which is a waste of time. if you're interested in religion and fine art, watch sr. wendy instead.

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THEO1000
Nov 20, 2008

It is introduction to Islam -- hence the five pillars! Advance level students with more than basic information want to take this class for an easy grade then bad-mouth the professor when they discover they have to work for the grade! Yes, you do work but then you also learn and enjoy the class that is geared towards providing introductory info.

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ISLAM1000
Dec 17, 2008

This Professor should retire. Cannot teach, and will not answer questions. Stay away!

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THE2200
Jan 23, 2009

Professor is not helpful at all. At times she forgets what she has plans and has to have the class remind her. Tests are hard. she goes into detail over minor stuff. expects you to know detailed information on the religions covered. alot of reading. no notes. literarly just reads out of the book. DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL!!!

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THEO2200
Feb 4, 2009

I made the best choice of my education by choosing to take Dr. Rahim's class. I got to learn many new "details"-- that is necessary in a college course. Take it--

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THEO2200
Feb 23, 2009

DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER!!! Not helpful at all. Gives most of work during the last 2 weeks. Avoid!

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THE2850
Sep 14, 2009

My 1st semester and I am a transfer student, and she is the worst prof ever! She tells students not to come late to class and she comes 10-20 mins late! Yells at students for stupid things. She got a degree from Harvard! I think they should take that away cause she cant teach for her life! Dont take her, waste of time & money.

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THEOTHEO
Nov 22, 2009

Is this a smear campaign? This professor is among the better ones at St. John's unversity. If learning Judaism you come across Hebrew words, for Hinduism it is Sanskrit, for Islam it is normal for some Arabic words. What a poor excuse to remain ignorant about Islam? I have taken two classes with her and wish there were some more to join! Take class

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THEO3000
Nov 22, 2009

Dr. Rahim is a good professor with academic learning. Her lectures are informative and scholarly. No, there are no "rants" all this is made-up by those who have an adgenda against her solid academic presentation of Islam-- I am so very glad I took her class-- best decision I made.

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THEO202
Nov 24, 2009

Best course I have taken. Very informative. I was recently in Europe and used prof's ideas in sessions. I had to send her a letter of appreciation for what I had learnt from her. Take this course. Best choice you could make.

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THEOTHEO
Dec 16, 2009

I have not taken this professor and will take her next semester. However, why does it seem like all the good/positive ratings are written by the professor...or is it just me who feels that way...

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THEOISLA
Dec 17, 2009

Do not take this class or professor unless you have a good amount of knowledge on the Islamic faith. Questions you on very specific and minuscule aspects that do not have very much relevance to the grand scheme of things. She seems knowledgeable but it sucks at presented and organizing her knowledge.

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ISLAM101
May 6, 2010

most of her lectures are long tangents hardly relating to the class. Very hard tester because most of the lectures were just tangents without a clear structure. I had her for intro to Islam and it was more of a history class than a theo class. very little homework but very hard tester. i wouldn't recommend her.

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THEOTHEO
May 17, 2010

Excellent professor! Very good course--

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RELIGISLM
Jun 25, 2010

good course, good teacher.

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REL1202
Jul 28, 2010

Good course excellent proferssor

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REL1202
Jul 28, 2010

I liked the course good proferssor

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ISLAM3265
Jul 28, 2010

thank you for an interesting course, good professor

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REL1356
Jul 28, 2010

ecxellent course material, good prof.

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ISLAM1020
Jul 28, 2010

no comment

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RELI2354
Jul 29, 2010

I took one course, Isalm and looking forward to second course with the prof.

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THEOREL1
Oct 20, 2010

i am enjoying the course. Professor has good stuff to say.

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THEOL2850
Dec 16, 2010

ok first thing first, as a muslim this was a hard course..DEF NOT an ez A for no one, Attendance is mandatory TAKING NOTES is mandatory, her writing notes on the board is horrible, she has bad hand writing and sometimes it's hard to understand what she is writing at all

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THEOLISLM
Dec 20, 2010

The course is cool, has awesome stuff. I would recommed. The prof. has lots good stuff to teach.

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THEOLISLM
Dec 20, 2010

The course is cool, has awesome stuff. I would recommed. The prof. has lots awesome things to teach.

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ISLMTHEO
Dec 20, 2010

Good course, if you are wiiling to work, then you make the grade. Good prof.

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THEOLTHEO
Jan 6, 2011

good course and interesting assignment...enjoyed the course

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RELREL
Jan 6, 2011

luchy to have Dr. Rahim as professor. Excellent course.

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RELIOTHEO
Jan 6, 2011

course with good balance of course assignments.

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THEOLRELE
Jan 7, 2011

Thank you professor Rahim for the info i received from your course.

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RELREL
Jan 10, 2011

Professor Rahim is a good professor. She will help you if you are wiiling to put in the work. Together with the course and assignments, I learned a lot.

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THEOREL
Jan 18, 2011

Porf. Rahim's class was interesting. Many ideas were explored. Good course.

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THEO2000
Feb 4, 2011

this is only my 4th week taking her so i don't really have a good idea about her tests yet. but what i can tell you is that if you dont really know arabic this class will be a nightmare for you. she gives about 6 vocab words each class (all in arabic). and is it me or do all the comments bellow me seem as if the professor had written them herself?

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THEOLISLA
Feb 8, 2011

yes, it seems you are right, it is you! I am not her and I enjoy her classes. This is the second course I am taking with her. If you are a Pharmacy stdents you must have hard time because it is certainly way more non-English vocabulary that we have to learn than just five or six words a week!

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ISLAMTHE
Feb 8, 2011

I enjoy Dr. Rahims lectures she have lots of new ideas and angles.

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ISLAMTHEO
Feb 9, 2011

I like what I learn in the class lectures and assignments.

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THEOLISLM
Feb 11, 2011

My second course with the professor. She teaches well and she works with you if you show that you are ready to work.

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THEOLISLM
Feb 11, 2011

Good professor and very helpful. She has expectations of her students-they have to show that they are interested in working for the course.

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THEOFILM
Apr 11, 2011

This was the worst course I have taken at St. John's because of Dr. Rahim. We have written 15 papers and have yet to receive a grade on any of them. We have no grades at all for that matter. In addition to no grades and no syllabus, the professor is extremely rude and unfair. DO NOT TAKE HER FOR ANYTHING!!!

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THEO1234
Apr 13, 2011

I liked the film course. Because of the professor, I got to watch movies with themes for different cultures. I also enjoyed working on reflection papers.

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THEOL4326
Apr 15, 2011

I enjoyed taking the course. The prof has many interesting thoughts. I found her extremely approachable.

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REL3465
Apr 15, 2011

Excellent profesor. I would recommend her. She has a lot of good material.

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REL1324
Apr 15, 2011

Very helpful professor. She will stretch out to help you if you are sincere and wiiling to work.

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THEOL2134
Apr 15, 2011

Good professor. You have to show that you are wiiling to put in effort in learning the material. Good assignments, I learnt a lot. Interesting course I recommend the course.

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THEOL2310
Apr 15, 2011

I enjoyed the course.

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RELIG2343
Apr 15, 2011

I was pleased that I took the course. It was interesting for me.

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THEO2200
Apr 17, 2011

So0o i havent taken this professor yet but i really honestly feel like i WON'T take her because from what i am reading i feel like ALL THE GOOD COMMENTS ARE FAKE!! To me it seems like she wrote them her self... how pathetic lmao0o smh

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THEO3000
Apr 24, 2011

Ok so clearly these comments are the prof herself...what student would leave something like the one below? Don't be fooled like I was and think she will be an ok or fair prof-SHE IS NOT. read the earliest posts or the negative ones because they are the real ones. She doesnt give grades back, wrote 15 papers for a film class, MEAN. rly a bad prof

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THEO3000
Apr 24, 2011

She is drowning out the bad comments with good ones that are obviously fake. She is a rude, lazy, unfair professor DO NOT TAKE HER FOR ANYTHING--seriously worst professor I have ever had at St. John's and the only one I've taken time to rate on here bc students deserve to know what they're getting themselves in to.

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THEOL1100
Apr 24, 2011

I took the professor's course . I found it interesting and i recommend

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THEO2314
Apr 26, 2011

Good course. This was my second course with her. I found the first one also interesting.

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THEOL1342
Apr 27, 2011

I liked the course, the professor really helped me

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THEO3000
May 2, 2011

Okay where do I START. First of all I believe all the good reviews are written by the professor herself.

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THEO3000
May 2, 2011

I really believe that the comments below are written by the professor herself. horrible professor and i mean HORRIBLE. Rude, late, strict, bipolar, gives last minute assignments, doesnt organize any lectures (seems like whatever comes off the top of her head is given as homework and classwork) makes you talk about your homework in class BAD BAD BAD

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RELEG2432
May 2, 2011

Good professor, if you are wiiling to put effort. She really helped me when I needed help.

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THEOL1352
May 2, 2011

I found the prifessor to be very helpful. She really cares. I met her in her office many times. She likes studets who work diligently and goes out of her way to help.

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THEOL3542
May 2, 2011

excellent course good professor. Good material. I liked her.

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THEOL2354
May 2, 2011

I was impressed, I am glad I took her course. No regrets. It was an easy A for me, little work but not too much!

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REL5438
May 2, 2011

Simply good! That is all I can say!

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REL5632
May 3, 2011

My first graduate course and it was very intersting for me. I acumulated so much stuff from instructions.

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THEOL1243
May 3, 2011

I did not regret the course. As a matter of fact I was pleasantly surprised because it was a good course.

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RELG3425
May 3, 2011

I took two courses with professor. Both good. No complains. the first got little getting used to in the satart. After that it was fine.

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REL3421
May 4, 2011

Interesting. I liked the course.

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REL3421
May 5, 2011

Exactly what I needed to know. I liked the course.

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REL2341
May 6, 2011

I found it bit hard in the beginning but it was ok afterwards. You have to take course with open mind. Good

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THEOL3124
May 7, 2011

Great!!!!!!! I liked it

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REL2315
May 7, 2011

Many new ideas i learnt. Have to be focused. some effort is definitely needed. Was easy i had some knowledge from before.

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RELIG2314
May 9, 2011

i liked the course, iknow you would too!

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THEOL3215
May 9, 2011

Interesting lectures. ok course

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RELI1324
May 11, 2011

Exactly what I wanted to learn. I knew some of the stuff from before. But even if not, you would be interested.

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THEOL2143
May 11, 2011

ok great!

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REL2132
May 12, 2011

It was an easy A for me. Mind you, you will have to work as in any course you are looking for A

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REL1322
May 12, 2011

i appreciated what the professor did for me. I admit I showed an attitude in the class. I had difficulty working for the course becuase of family problems. The professor worked it out with me and I was able to complete my course work. Very fair.

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RELI1132
May 13, 2011

It was an interesting semester and at first I was concerened about vocab but it worked out. No sweat! Good course.

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THEOL2134
May 13, 2011

Good course. I recommend for you take the course.

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THEO3000
May 13, 2011

It was just the kind of course I wanted to take.

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THEO3000
May 16, 2011

I was happy with the course. Got an A, ofcourse effort was put in. She is ok, very keen.

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THEO2000
May 16, 2011

the most ridic. class ever. Got all A's and still got a A- and thats cause thats my religion. kids who never learned about the religion PLEASE DONT EVER TAKE THIS CLASS.. its for the better. invovles a lot of work with no repay. def not worth it.

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THEO2000
May 17, 2011

Where can I begin! Fantastic course. I worked for an A and got an A.

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THEO2000
May 17, 2011

I would recommend, at first vocab seemed little hard but was ok. I did not know at first but learned a good bit about another religion.

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REL2002
May 17, 2011

Had a bit of a concern. Not my religion. I worked and did very well.

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RELI2212
May 17, 2011

If you are interested in learning about a religion that is not yours, this is the course! A good intro.

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THEO2000
May 17, 2011

id definitely take another course with the prof. You w'll do well.

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THEOL2000
May 19, 2011

Not knowing the tradition did not come in my way of doing well in class. It was good for me as I was interested in knowing about it.

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THEOL2001
May 19, 2011

I'm from the tradition and yet there was so muuuchhhhh i learned.

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RELIG1243
May 19, 2011

Easy to misunderstand the prof. I do not rate profs, not my habit. But I have to cause, she was fair and helped me when i was able to show my seriousness.

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THEOL2000
May 19, 2011

i was complaining, but i had to work with people from that tradition at my dad's business. The intro course was very helpful! You never know when it will be useful to you!

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THEOL2000
May 20, 2011

u would like the course. It is interesting.

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THEOL2000
May 20, 2011

I follow the religion and knew that it be easy for me. But I learned many new things and somethings I got new ideas.

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RELI2000
May 20, 2011

I was willing to work. Not my tradition. Got a good grade.

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RELIG2001
May 23, 2011

I could have done better with a slight more effort. Fair grading, fair professor.

5.0
2.0
THEOL2000
May 23, 2011

It is my religion. It was easy for me. But somethings were new info for me. I liked the course.

4.0
2.0
RELIG2130
May 23, 2011

good course

5.0
3.0
THEOL2001
May 23, 2011

What can I say! Good all round.

5.0
1.0
RELIG1211
May 25, 2011

I thought I should let other students know that you will do ok if you take the course.

5.0
2.0
THEOL1123
May 26, 2011

A sure A if youare prepared to work for it! There is effort needed but does not all that much that it leaves no time for other things. Reasonable effort!

4.0
3.0
THEOL2314
May 26, 2011

an OK course. Would I recommend? yes

5.0
2.0
THEOL2000
May 27, 2011

I have met many muslims since i took the course. It is good since i'm able to underastand the culture and why the things are done by them the way they are. There is distortion in the media. The course is helping me alot, including the vocab part that i was complaining so much about. Believe me, i found out how useful the vocab part is.

5.0
2.0
RELIG2000
Jun 2, 2011

It was a good course, although not my religion, I learned many new things and got an A

5.0
2.0
THEOL2010
Jun 3, 2011

I really appreciated the professor helping me, i was running out of time because of two jobs, a four year old son and all the rest. She made it possible for me to complete the course. I ended up with B+, without her help, I would have certainly failed as this religion was new for me. Do not get me wrong, she did make me earn it.

2.0
5.0
THEO1001
Sep 1, 2011

Just FYI - If you read the comments below you will clearly see that they were written by the professor herself. I got an okay grade, but it's because she plays favorites and happened to like me. I saw her attack students just because they had opinions differing from hers. And again, please take note of how she is drowning out bad comments...

1.0
5.0
THEO2200
Sep 2, 2011

OMG....the comments below were written by the professor and she is even more pathetic then i thought for doing that. Her class is WASTE OF TIME! i learned nothing and she is terribly uneducated. why did sju hire her?

5.0
2.0
THEOL1002
Sep 7, 2011

Prof's excellent.

5.0
2.0
RELIG3001
Sep 7, 2011

I find prof has good mat'l. My second course with her.

5.0
2.0
THEO1001
Sep 20, 2011

Very kind and considerate professor. I wish there were more professors like her. Positively, intelligent!

5.0
2.0
THEOL1001
Sep 23, 2011

I appreciate Dr. Rahim for the kind of concern she has shown by helping me-even staying late after the class. A good professor. She knows lots of stuff.

5.0
3.0
THEOL1002
Oct 7, 2011

The professor has helped me understand and appreciate my own rel more. Although class is not on the that rel.She is good and helpful. She does not appreciate if you'r trying to trick her. Be sincere and you will go a log ways with the course.

1.0
5.0
THE2810
Nov 12, 2011

Unfair amount of work and doesn't realize we have other classes. Tests are on a ridiculous amount of material (you'll have to read EVERYTHING- multiple 40pg chapters). Papers due every class, not including 3-4 major essays. Attendance is mandatory, though she's always 30 min late.

5.0
2.0
THEL2408
Nov 15, 2011

I appreciate professor's effort in teaching. I am finding it interesting.

4.0
2.0
THEOL2850
Nov 15, 2011

Great class. Interesting assignments. I wish all my classes were like this

2.0
3.0
THEO2810
Nov 18, 2011

Wow. The professor is really pathetic. Almost all the comments you see here are written by her. She gives you way too much work and doesn't realize we have other classes. Too hard and uptight. Don't take her!

5.0
2.0
THEOL2805
Nov 23, 2011

An ok course. no sweat! Reasionable assignments.

5.0
1.0
THEOL2805
Nov 23, 2011

I have taken two courses with the prof. Found interesting. Fair grading.

1.0
4.0
ISLAM2850
Dec 1, 2011

Stay away from this professor!!, She doesnt help you at all, gives no reviews and expects you to know everything without her even teaching it.

5.0
2.0
THEOL2850
Dec 8, 2011

Assignemnts are not difficult. Mainly reports on field trips. Professor was very helpful to me during the office hour.

5.0
2.0
THEO2850
Dec 13, 2011

I had a good experience with the professor. I am planning to take another course with her.

5.0
1.0
THEO2850
Dec 13, 2011

An easy A for me, needed litle work. Compared to the briefs I had to write, this was a piece of cake.

5.0
2.0
THEO2850
Dec 14, 2011

The course was at a good pace. I liked it!

5.0
2.0
THEOL2850
Dec 15, 2011

I found the course interesting. Many ideas were covered.

5.0
2.0
THEOL2850
Dec 16, 2011

Good course, you can learn many details.

4.0
2.0
THEO2001
May 2, 2012

Good understanding of subject. I learned a lot. Good course

4.0
2.0
THEOL2850
May 4, 2012

It was a good course for me. Because of my major, the course will help. Interesting views given by prof. Try it you be pleased.

4.0
2.0
RELIG3265
May 7, 2012

I got new ideas from the course. It was interesting. I would advise for taking it

5.0
2.0
REL3452
May 9, 2012

Prof. was helpful to me. Even stayed late to answer my questions. Good course, fair professor.

3.0
1.0
THEOL2000
May 14, 2012

Easy grader but you do have to do alot of assignments that are really dumb and you have to listen to the same thing over and over thinks her class is all that matters even went as far as telling people their job isnt important

5.0
3.0
REL2386
May 18, 2012

professor gives good work. Assignments helped me in understanding many things as they were field trips. Combining class work with real life experiences. Join you will like it

1.0
5.0
THEOFILM
Dec 6, 2012

Literally the worst professor ever. And I don't use literally unless I mean it. Ridiculous homework assignments and papers every class. She grades you on things that she didn't even tell you about. It is obvious that all the good comments are written by her.I've never had to work so hard for an A-.

1.0
5.0
THE285
Apr 1, 2013

AVOID taking her class. She is always late. If you want to learn about islam, but dont know anything find someone else. she expects you to know things before she teaches it to you. TERRIBLE teacher & SUPER boring.

2.0
4.0
THE2850
Apr 18, 2013

This class has no structure. What so ever. Although its an intro class, she teaches you as if you should have background knowledge. When she tries to help its almost like she's speaking a different language. DO NOT take this class!

1.0
5.0
FILMTHEO
Jul 1, 2013

This "lady" gives the worst assignments in life!! Her movies are from like 1910 & have the worst acting ever. It's evident she likes watching her cheesy flicks. She feels the need to make her writing prompts sound super pompous when she could have easily explained the assignment in a sentence. Queen disorganization. DO NOT TAKE HER!

1.0
3.0
THEO2850
Jul 20, 2013

Terrible with organization. Goes on tangents the entire class about whatever comes to mind that day. She makes you get a bunch of books you never use and she makes up assignments after every class. Dont take, it was a terrible class.

2.0
3.0
THE2810
Nov 6, 2013

She's unorganized in posting the assignments, sometimes not even informing us that a new set of papers are due. She asks us to do 2-3 papers 2-3 pages long within a week, along with discussion board posts almost every week, and doesn't give feedback on the work. The only grade I've seen so far is my midterm grade on UIS. Avoid.

2.0
4.0
2850
Grade: B
Nov 17, 2014

Terrible professor extremely hard to understand if you know nothing about the religion. Should not be an intro class the only students who understood what was happening were those who knew the religion in and out. It felt more like an Arabic language class because thats all she taught. Answers for the test were in arabic with no word bank. Hated it

1.0
3.0
THEOLOGYFILM
May 14, 2015

Lack of communication. No rubrics. Projects don't make sense. Cool films, fun discussions, terrible Professor.

2.0
1.0
THEO3265
Grade: A+
Nov 20, 2015

Oh man what should I say be nice with her and get an A homework are there in her all level classes. Very. Disorganised

2.0
3.0
THE2850
Nov 23, 2015

Lectures are very discursive. They do not seem organized. She just talks in front of the class and when she occasionally answers questions she veers off topic and it's hard to tell what material will be relevant. I would suggest she make review sheets or something of the sort, but I doubt she will because it was suggested in class and she refused.

1.0
4.0
ISLAM2850
Nov 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Horrible professor. Very unenthusiastic and monotone, practically whispers the lecture. Very disorganized and pretty much makes up the lecture on the spot and writes arabic words on the board as they come up. Don't expect a detailed syllabus either. Tests are matching arabic words to definitions, essays and fill in the blank with no word bank.

Tough Grader
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
THE2810
Nov 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Very unorganized. She gives us unit assignments every 2-3 weeks. Doesn't give us any feedback or grade. It's a month away from the end of this semester and we have received no grade for any of the assignments we posted. She takes forever to answer your email. Avoid at all cost.

1.0
2.0
ISLAM2850
Apr 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This class was not very organized and felt like an Arabic language class rather than an Islam class. No offense, but the students who are practicing of their religion know that she isnt really teaching the religion well.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
So many papers
2.0
3.0
THEO2850
Grade: A
Jun 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

As a Muslim, I advice you to stay away from this class. You will learn NOTHING about Islam. Its an Arabic class on steroids. So many papers, WEEKLY. Expects you to come class AND pay attention through that lecture, My God. Shes very monotone, didnt hear a word. Just stay away, please.

Lots of homework
EXTRA CREDIT
So many papers
1.0
3.0
ISLAM2850
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Horrible avoid at ALL cost.

Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
1.0
5.0
THE2810
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

It is December 6th, and I have yet to get any grade, not even a midterm grade on UIS. Also, we did two units in September and October, we did none in November. Then on Dec 1st, she posted 7 essays that involved travelling to a place of worship and travelling to the MOMA and writing essays on those as well as other essays. All due Dec 10th. :(

1.0
4.0
THE2810
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Horrible! Still waiting for grades from end of semester. Never answers email and not available ever. No assignment posted for months then all of a sudden assignments posted with short deadlines. If you want a class where the teacher cares DONT take her.

Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
THEO3330
Feb 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The other reviews weren't kidding. Even now in this class I could already see so many problems. She has now email at all. She has no syllabus. Her requirements for her assignments are contradictory. And she can't deal with attachment!? Instead we have to submit a text version within blackboard while trying to write it professionally with citations!

2.0
3.0
THEO3000
Apr 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I usually wait at the end of the semester but she is would come back out of nowhere to assign us work. Can be very vague. The work is manageable. You have 10 days to do like a 6 page report or so. Its annoying that she only wants the essay to be submitted through the text submission on black board. This class is very unpredictable

Get ready to read
1.0
4.0
ISLAM1000
Grade: A-
Nov 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

There is nothing good to say about this professor. She boasts having a PhD from Harvard but she lacks the ability to teach, be on time, or listen to others. She is nonsensical with her approach to teaching students. I would give her a 0/5 if I could. AVOID HER CLASSES AT ALL COSTS! I'm shocked she still has a job.

1.0
4.0
THE2850
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Avoid at ALL cost. Worst professor ever. Doesnt respond to email, assignments are ridiculous, basically a class in Arabic language not religion. Should have listened to previous ratings -

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
THE3330
May 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Just a confusing class. It consisted of 4 units in which they would all have 2-4 papers due for each. I don't even know my grade for this class because she has graded only two of those four units and the class has finished. Late + tough grader, little to no feedback on assignments. Avoid.

So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
INTROISLAM
Grade: Rather not say
May 12, 2022

This professor is by far one of the worst that I have encountered my entire student career. The work is overwhelming, they nitpick every mistake, and is almost impossible to reach out to. Horrid grader, good luck to anyone who takes them -- try to survive. P.S. the material has little to no connection with the topic of the class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
RELIG2810
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 22, 2022

Avoid at ALL cost! I cant believe she's still allowed to teach there. Worst professor EVER - she isn't accessible via email or after class. Her material has NOTHING to do with the course and she takes forever to post grades. Has no idea about technology and thinks this is an Arabic writing class. She will drop your overall GPA!

Tough grader
So many papers
Graded by few things
1.0
1.0
ISLAM101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 14, 2023

Terrible professor, I have never encountered such a straight up rude, professor. She grades based off of other students, she does not care for you.

Tough grader
So many papers
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ISLAM
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 14, 2023

This Professor has me at loss for words for how incredibly horrific she is. You will not learn about Islam. She is cannot teach simply avoid!

Tough grader
So many papers
1.0
5.0
INTROISLAM
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 20, 2023

I have never dropped a class before but she was so horrible i could not put up with her for 4 months. The only reason she has 97 5 star ratings are because she wrote those ratings herself. She is absolutely nasty to students for no reason. she is extremely inconsiderate and gives extremely long assignments. Do. Not. Take. Her.

1.0
5.0
THE1000
Jan 22, 2024

I would often stand near the edge of the train station platform in hopes that someone pushes me unto the tracks so I can avoid going to his class. Then maybe I'll go to heaven and see Jesus who will teach me more than he ever did in 3 months

Tough grader
Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
EASTSCRIPTURES
Grade: B
Jan 26, 2024

this lady sucks

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
3.0
3.0
ISLAM2850
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 30, 2024
Would take again

It's not much work, not a challenging class if you're Muslim and know the basics. But from an outsider's perspective, I would be really confused. She is really blunt and mean sometimes, and she isn't the most tech-savvy and modern. This is a laid-back class for me, and I did learn some things that really changed my perspective on religion at least.

Graded by few things
2.0
3.0
ISLAM2850
Grade: B
Sep 26, 2024

The class is pretty laid-back, but can be confusing for non-Muslims. The professor is blunt and not very tech-savvy. Using unstuck study ai and the free textbook helped me prepare for the assessments.

2.0
2.0
THEO3000
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2025

While this class is very easy, I did not learn a thing. She does not have clear grading criteria and will not give feedback to justify your grade. I had to discuss a couple of grade changes with her because they were not grounded in reasoning. You also have to agree with her during class discussions.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
THEO3000
Grade: A-
Jan 27, 2025
Would take again

This teacher has no clue what she doing. She showed up to class 25 mins late on the first day and had to call IT twice to just get the board and microphone on. This layed out what exactly this class was gonna be for the semester and it was a JOKE. Easy A but you have to show up and participate in her discussions. Your only grades are 6 papers.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
THE2850
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2025

She has no clue what she is doing. She is arrogant and always thinks she's right. Class is incredibly unorganized, and she didn't give the class any grades to know how they were doing until about 1 week before the spring semester started. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. If you are Muslim, you're better off taking a different class, just trust me.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
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THE2850
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2025

DO NOT TAKE HER. I usually don't pay attention to rate my professor but she is AWFUL. she makes you conugate arabic and is very offended when you don't know it. never checks her email (her words) and she one time did a lecture on sharia law and its benefits. genuinley THE WORST. she never grades anything i had to go complain about her twice. AWFULL

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