She is very smart and qualified, but many of the texts we read were SO boring. Although it is called problem of god, it just turns into another generic philosophy class with no meaning. It's possible to get a good grade, with some studying, but don't expect to be captivated by the material.

Her class is really interesting, It's one of those that you'll be glad that you took it. It's really not that hard, and though it doesn't seem like it at first, she's a really easy grader if you go to class and pay attention

Prof. Lamm is extraordinary. It's clear that she is knowledgeable in her field though she teaches such ambiguous texts. Despite their difficulties, they are rewarding once you understand them. I had a lot of "Ah" moments. This is definitely a “you get what you put in” kind of class.

The class is easy enough to get through. Some of the topics weren't interesting at all, but she really cares about how well you do. She'll gear the tests toward the strong points of the class. If you go and listen, you'll do fine.

Even after you have taken her course, she is those Professors who you look forward to keeping in contact with. Professor Lamm is amazing. Her class is as challenging as you make it but all the more rewarding though.

Great POG teacher. Class provoked a lot of thought and she really knows her stuff. Really nice and willing to answer your questions, too.

Class was easy enough, half on religious terrorism (very interesting) and half on existentialism (not so interesting). Painless POG, participate a lot and she will love you. Stimulating, but not too challenging

GREAT professor! She really makes you think about the texts, and about yourself. She tells you exactly what she expects of you for the class and if you go by that, it's easy. She is so helpful and really does want you to do well. She cares about you and takes an interest. She will challenge you to do your best and pushes you to improve. Amazing.

A super nice lady that wants you to do well but also makes you work hard. She is a fair grader and you don't have to do anything but show up for class.

I love Lamm! :)

Great professor, but a difficult class. There was lots of reading and the exams were hard, the texts pretty much had to be memorized. Papers were graded fairly harshly. Lectures were pretty interesting though and Professor Lamm obviously knows a lot about what she is teaching.

Highly articulate, kind, helpful... really knew her stuff. I rarely finished the books we wrote on, but if you can write well, you're all set. Attend classes--not too boring and she wants to hear that you've listened in class.

She's a great teacher. The class was pretty challenging, but I felt like she graded fairly.

Fairly average for Problem of God. Grading is tough but fair. She likes you more if you talk in class.

Take her! Really pushes her students to do well. Read some interesting books I may never have picked up elsewhere. Very stimulating lecture, participation recommended.

Very good professor. She's difficult yet fair, do the reading and participate a lot.

Excellent professor. She really challenges you to do your best. You will get a lot out of the class though maybe not the best grade. Reading is very important. There is no participation grade, but she definitely likes those who participate frequently. I would strongly recommend if you are looking for a rewarding POG class.

Prof. Lamm expects a lot of her students both in class and when grading tests, making her seem a bit harsh at times. However, she challenges students to do their best work and formulate arguments and opinions more effectively. Two tests, a quiz, and a final. Make sure you read the books (there are kind of a lot) and you'll be fine.

Okay professor, she makes it very clear about what she wants from students and you can write about whatever she says during the class in the say. Class is pretty interesting, though I would not say that she is the most helpful professor in Georgetown.

Okay professor. she makes it very clear about what she wants from students. Class is pretty interesting, though I would not say that she is the most helpful professor in Georgetown.

Prof lamm is insightful in her analysis of the readings, though class can definitely get repetitive and boring. Theres usually a test after each reading, generally an in class essay. She's a pretty fair grader, though you have to do the reading and spend time analyzing if you want to do well. Definitely more stimulating than the other POG classes.

This class was very interesting and Lamm is very good at explaining complex material. Not exactly an "easy A" class but if you try hard you can certainly succeed. Participation is not graded but she definitely likes it when people participate. Definitely keep up with the reading and buy the right editions of books.

Lots of reading that needs to be done.

Prof Lamm is a capable lecturer who usually offers good questions for discussion. She can be a bit difficult to follow--talks pretty quickly--but she's good about repeating herself if you're confused. Always starts and ends class on time. She's also a really kind, pleasant person.

Very influential course. Difficult, but interesting if you want to examine your faith in a very well-designed class. She's a brilliant woman and presents the information in a pretty clear manner, but you will have to work. A fair but not "easy" grader. Definitely take if you want to expand your worldview, but not if you just want an easy POG.

Professor Lamm comes across as being pretty strict but in reality she grades fairly easily although she does take attendance seriously. She really cares about whether the class understands and is happy to review information and answer questions. But if you're looking for a class with debates and student discussions this isn't the POG for you.

Prof. Lamm is a wonderful professor and a great choice for Problem of God. She seems really cold and strict at first, but she just wants you to learn and think for yourself. She challenges you to think differently, which has really helped me in other courses. Make sure to do readings and be prepared for class, otherwise the course isn't too hard.

Not an easy however fair grader. You have to work for an A though. I found most of readings pretty hard to understand, but the good thing is she explains the material pretty well in class. The final was kinda annoying, since it consisted in an 8-page essay PLUS an in-class exam. If you want a challenging POG class this is the one to take.

Prof. Lamm is very stern but is receptive to students' interests and clearly is personally motivated to impress some of her education on the class. All essays were given a two-page range (i.e. 8-10 pages), so other commenters claiming she grades based on length are a little bit deceptive. Has a good radar for people who did not read assigned texts.

Professor Lamm is so passionate about her subject and finds a way to make theology (not everyone's favorite topic) interesting and relatable. The exams are tough and there is plenty of reading but the class is really rewarding and I'd love to have her again. She allows you to miss 3 classes in the semester with no penalty, but def make up the work

Warning: Do not come into this Problem of God course with the expectation to debate religion, discover your own values, or hear the opinions of your peers. The class is very dry in the sense that we read classics, she lectures, and repeat. The layout of the course is very clear and tests are graded moderately.

Lectures, rote memorization, and study packets (which were mandatory), etc. This is a classic high school religious literature class (in a bad way) due to the emphasis not on students' interpretations, but on hers and on Christian literature only. Very intelligent lady, but not the best professor.

Intimidating at first, but once you get into it she is a great teacher. Very nice woman as well.

Imposing at first, although I can tell she's a nice lady. Books are kind of obscure, and I don't really find myself taking the journey of theological self-discovery that POG is sometimes advertised as. Really infuriating that grading consists of 3 exams, in-class, CLOSED NOTE: seems like unneeded emphasis on memorization. Would not recommend.

Anyone who actually wants to engage themselves with a class that is really unique to georgetown and get a lot out of it should ignore the bad reviews. The bad reviews are coming from people who don't want to engage with the class. She is an amazing lecturer with an amazing grasp of the subject material. If you do the reading you will be fine.

She's a good lecturer and assigns good reading but getting an A in this class is really difficult. If you do the readings and participate in class she'll consider you one of her favorites. Her exams are easy but completely arbitrary and she makes you be able to read a quote and identify the page number and where on the page the quote is from.

If you do the readings and participate, this class is no problem. If you don't do the readings, it is very difficult. I've noticed those who find it difficult project their feelings on Lamm. Personally, she's one of the best professors I've had here. Highly recommend her. She's no-nonsense but a great instructor.

Proff Lamm is incredibly knowledgable and passionate about the class. This is one of the hardest classes I have taken, however, as she is an absurdly tough grader. I have never had to struggle so much just to maintain a slightly above average grade. She's willing to work with you which is nice, but in my opinion her expectations are unrealistic.

Professor Lamm, though a tough grader, is one of the most amazing professors in that she truly pushed me to be a better student; she knew when I could do better than I was, and called me out for it. She is honest, and demands a lot, but that is what makes her so amazing. Everyone should have a teacher like this in their lifetime.

Professor Lamm's Problem of God class was a great introduction to GU theology. Her lectures were engaging and she had a very solid knowledge of the subject. A note on content: her class focuses on Christian theology, so don't take this class expecting an overview of world religions.

For a rousing, inspirational start to one's Georgetown career, I can not imagine a class to recommend more heartily than Professor Lamm's Problem of God. Infusing elements of Christianity, Agnosticism, Freud, Atheism, Pantheism and more, it taught my previously-entrenched atheism to think and ponder other possibilities. Take her for POG

A chance to read in depth some major religious/spiritual classics with a professor, who albeit demands quite a bit from her students, is a brilliant lecturer with a wealth of information in her head and operates almost without notes. I worked harder and learned more than in any class I can remember. She encourages taking education seriously.

Prof. Lamm's POG class was one of my favorites first semester. In general I found her lectures to be engaging and interesting, but you really need to do the reading if you want to be able to participate well. Sometimes she calls on random students to respond to study guide questions. Exams are usually timed essays graded a bit harshly.

Professor Lamm definitely challenges her students, but she is such an incredibly understanding and knowledgable professor that her classes are totally worth the extra work. Be prepared to read a ton, learn more than you ever thought you could in a theology class, and improve your writing skills.

She is one of the tougher professors in the theology department, but not unreasonable or unfair at all. She pushes you, but it was a great experience and helped me understand the concepts (and remember them) very well. Incredibly knowledgeable and smart. I recommend taking her if you have an intellectual interest in theology and want to learn.

Content-Lamm doesn't make you memorize her interpretation. She wants you to understand the arguments of the authors and wants you to know those ideas and terms. Materials- christian focused, progressive, inspirational, great lectures, go and you will learn a lot Lamm- She is really so caring and kind. Never makes students look dumb, is encouraging

The course is hard, but really not as difficult as all of the reviews make it out to be. First months are reading heavy, but it lightens up. Countless opportunities for office hours (she even changes the times if you usually have class!) Go. For. Feedback. On. Your. Paper. Ideas. One of the brightest people I've met. Take her if you want to learn!!

This class is definitely A LOT of reading and the readings are pretty philosophical so they can be confusing, but Prof. Lamm is a great lecturer so even if you don't fully understand them, her lectures usually clear any confusion up. She's a fair grader, and very easy to reach outside of class. She's also very kind!

Professor Lamm is very intelligent about her subject and chooses readings that are mostly interesting to follow. Class structure is reading a chapter or two of a book for homework and then her lecturing about it during class. It's a lot of homework, but she is always available and willing to help with papers or other assignments.

Lamm is extremely knowledgeable and kind, but admittedly not for everyone. She may come off as intense, wanting you to memorize her interpretations, instead of your own. But the structure she provides for the readings are digestible and well-crafted. To do well, do the readings, use her outlines, and answer essay questions as directly as possible.

You will need to memorize and largely conform to Lamm's interpretations of the texts, and it is a fair amount of out-of-class reading. However, if you're willing to put in the work, which really isn't too difficult, you'll end with the grade you want. Participation is also a big part of the grade, but the questions are usually straightforward.

Incredibly thankful to have taken Prof. Lamm. Take her if you are interested/majoring in (Christian) theology. She is truly brilliant. Can be intimidating at first, so GO TO OFFICE HOURS and ask questions. Cares about her students' wellbeing, also expects constant high engagement with the course. Work hard and be honest with her when you struggle!

Prof. Lamm is, by far, one of the best instructors I've ever had. Her passion for the material she teachers and for the success of her students shines through everything she does. Though there is a fair bit of reading, I found our discussions of texts eye-opening and insightful--Prof. Lamm's class is absolutely worth the challenge.

Professor Lamm's class is challenging but rewarding. Go to office hours, engage actively, and use tools like unstuckstudy to excel. Expect tough grading, but you'll gain valuable insights into theology.