4.3

Richard Kirk

Humanities - College of Central Florida

4.3
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
91%
Would Retake
115
Reviews
4.3
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

91%

Would Retake

115

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

Overall, great professor I'll recommend to anyone

REL2300 - 5.0 rating

Easy A, if you read the chapters and do the assignments

WOH - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

82%

Textbook Required

60%

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A (12)
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 45 reported grades
A+: 17
A: 12
B: 4
B+: 4
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Gives good feedback (13)
Clear grading criteria (11)
Lecture heavy (11)
Get ready to read (10)
Caring (10)
Amazing lectures (10)
Participation matters (7)
Respected (5)
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Ratings by Course

WOH1022

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WHOIO22

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WOH1102

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WHOIO22

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HUM1201

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LEADERSHIP

2.7

WOH1022

2.3

Reviews (115)
5.0
2.0
WOH1022
Dec 10, 2002

Sweet, nice and approachable

5.0
3.0
WHOIO22
May 15, 2003

great guy.

5.0
3.0
WOH1012
Nov 3, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
LATCIV
Jun 21, 2004

very good teacher. nice. knows what talking about.

5.0
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AMH2090
Nov 15, 2004

One of my favorite teachers. He was very approachable and nice. He knew what he was talking about when it came to course material. Highly recommend him as a teacher.

5.0
1.0
WOH1022
Dec 2, 2004

took both the world civs and they were cake...

5.0
1.0
SLS1501
Dec 2, 2004

I had him for college and career sucess, hes a great teacher, the class is an easy A if your looking for an elective.

5.0
2.0
LEADERSHIP
Dec 15, 2004

One of the best teachers at CFCC. Flexible and extremely helpful.

5.0
4.0
WOH1022
Aug 25, 2005

One of the best teachers at CFCC. Possesses all the qualities needed to be a great professor.

5.0
1.0
SLS1501
Sep 4, 2005

I had him for SLS and Leadership development. He is by far one of the best professors at CFCC. Very nice and helps you out a lot with the work. The work and his tests are very easy

5.0
3.0
LEADERSHIP
Sep 12, 2005

Excellent class, excellent teacher. Fun, inspiring, and a really nice guy. Take this class to come away with great life lessons and positive mentor.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Nov 2, 2005

GREAT GUY AND A GREAT TEACHER> DEFINATLEY TAKE THIS CLASS!

5.0
3.0
LEADERSHIP
Feb 5, 2006

Mr Kirk is the coolest

5.0
2.0
WORLDCIVI
May 6, 2006

He is the best. Clear and easy to understand assignments. Very reasonable. Take him.

5.0
1.0
WOH1012
Nov 12, 2006

I took his online class, so I don't know about his lectures. His homework for us consists of about 20 definitions per chapter that he RECOMMENDS you define, cause they show up on the test. His tests are generally easy, and he grades fairly. So if you're looking for a fly by online course, this is it.

5.0
1.0
SLSSLS
Dec 13, 2006

Great Teacher! Very Nice/Friendly. Class was not too difficult. Interesting Discussions, etc.

5.0
3.0
SLS2261
Apr 26, 2007

Wow, what a sweet guy! Very nice teacher that cares about his students. I'm so glad I took this class. I would advise everyone to take one of his classes.

5.0
1.0
HIST101
Jul 20, 2007

His class was very easy! He is a good teacher and cares about his students. He grades fair and his test are super easy. I barely stuied for them!~!

5.0
1.0
LAH2020
Dec 8, 2007

Wonderful teacher. You can't find a much better professor at CFCC than Mr. Kirk.

5.0
1.0
HUM1020
May 9, 2008

Mr. Kirk's Humanities online class is very easy and straight to the point. Just look over his study guides because that is where he gets his questions for the tests. Easy A+++ class. If you get anything less than an A then you aren't too bright.

5.0
1.0
WOH1012
Aug 16, 2008

Took the online section. Great course, great instructor. Lots of reading so be prepared. Long chapters, take frequent breaks. Tests were good, would have liked to have essay questions though. Website research and resume assignments were fun and interesting!

4.0
1.0
WOH2012
Dec 10, 2008

i took it online. EASY. it was a great class and ooohhh sooo easy. mr. kirk is great. take him you, you wont regret it.

2.0
4.0
WOH1102
Dec 11, 2008

Kirk is a good online teacher. However his tests are very difficult and they are strictly timed for example if there are 40 questions you have only 50 minutes to complete the test. Don't bother trying cheat read the book! Thank goodness I was taking humanities at the same time! He does drop the lowest test grade! Overall excellent class! Recommend!

2.0
1.0
HISTLEAD
Dec 11, 2008

No Comments

2.0
3.0
SLS2261
Dec 12, 2008

This was probably the worst classes I could have taken.Kirk is not as nice as everyone thinks and does not like teaching this class.His hubris is like nails on a chalk board.I will add my .02.He does think he is God's gift to women.Pick another honors class or take the female Leadership teacher instead.Mr. Schuler is a better honors director.

2.0
1.0
SLS2261
Jan 15, 2009

Do not take his classes. Class is not difficult but does not prefer male students. Females get further and more attention. Took two classes with this person and have witnessed it myself.

5.0
2.0
AMH2020
Mar 24, 2009

He's a great prof! Highly recommend - just attend and take note of the terms on the board. He gives you the exact terms you need to know for the test. Take Mr. Kirk!

5.0
5.0
HUM1020
Apr 29, 2009

Took online course. Thought it would be easy, turned out to be my most difficult because of the amt of info. GREAT teacher. My strategy was to read the chaptrs, study the guides (long) and when testing go through answer what I knew I knew and then go back through and punt, then go back through and double check. Will take again b prepared to work

3.0
5.0
WOH2012
May 3, 2009

Took him for HUM and WOH and HUM was very easy...WOH on the other hand was a completely different class. The test were very difficult.STUDY STUDY STUDY. You get study terms but no study guide. The terms are very vague. Nice guy but do not take the online class. do yourself a favor and drive to class...

4.0
4.0
HUM1020
May 8, 2009

I liked his class. When ever i emailed him, he wrote me back quick. Didnt really seem like he was there much interacting with the students but everything is pretty clear. Great class

5.0
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REL2300
Jun 18, 2009

Prof. Kirk is a great teacher! Just listen in class and take notes and you will ace his exams! I haven't even read the book, all I do is study the key terms at the end of each chapter and I have all A's! Only gives a few essays and they are all reflective and I've got 100's on all three. He is funny and kind and will help you with anything you need

5.0
1.0
SLS2261
Oct 19, 2009

He is a really great guy, is very helpful.. course is pretty easy, just a lot of reading, but overall he is a great professor to take.

5.0
2.0
SLS2261
Oct 31, 2009

Fantastic professor! The best at CFCC.

2.0
3.0
HUM1201
Nov 8, 2009

Taken on-line and classroom classes with this teacher. I've never seen he had a desire to or help students. There are more commiitted teachers in that department.

1.0
1.0
RELIGION
Dec 18, 2009

This professor is a waste of time and space. He seems to be teaching because he can't do anything else. Easy class but you will learn nothing at all. He sends students to a lot of religious activities because he has no idea what he is doing.

2.0
4.0
SLS2261
Jan 28, 2010

Taking this class, you should know that it is so boring you'd probably feel more excitement watching the wall. Kirk is so dry as a teacher that it makes you want to scream,plus he's bad.WHY DOES THIS MAN ALWAYS SMELL LIKE MOLD AND MILDEW??? I had to move my seat because of the smell. It bothered my asthma. I can't recommend this class or professor.

2.0
1.0
REL2000
Feb 1, 2010

You could do worse than getting Mr.Kirk as a teacher, but you definitely do much better. I never learned a single thing. He's not a dictator as a teacher, he's an inept man trying to do something he's not good at. If you have an average IQ and can show up, you will get an A.Forget learning.Waste of money & I was looking forward to class.

2.0
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REL2300
Mar 18, 2010

The semester is over half way done. I was looking forward to class but Instructor Kirk ruined it. Reads from a piece of paper and doesnt know what he's talking about. If you ask a question he will stare at you blankly and make up an answer. Awful. Odd man that somehow wound up teaching but cant do a good job at it. Avoid. He gives me the willys.

2.0
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REL2000
Mar 19, 2010

I feel much better reading these comments, thought it was me. I had Kirks class years ago for college success and he was very good. I didnt hesitate to take him again after a long break from cfcc. He's so rude now. What the heck happened to him? He used to be good. Now it seems one day he hates students and the next he's flirting. Not normal!!!!!!!

5.0
4.0
HUM1020
Mar 28, 2010

I took this class summer A online. Kirk provided study guides that were extremely helpful for the test. He required a 1000 word paper on art but graded very easy. If you are familar with your notes and with the required art you'll do fine.

2.0
2.0
SLS2261
Mar 30, 2010

I'm not sure why this class is called Leadership Development. No leadership skills taught and Mr. Kirk couldn't lead his way out of a paper bag. If you're a guy Mr. Kirk won't help you out. If you're a girl then he will do anything for you. I'm taking this class with my girlfriend and she's treated differently than I am by the prof. Skip this one.

2.0
2.0
RELIGION
Apr 13, 2010

I waited til the end of the class to write a review. I was hopeful I would learn alot. I learned not to take a class with this "professor" ever again. He knows less about religion then I did. Mr. Kirk's under educated & over friendly. Weirdest class and professor I've ever seen. Take Olson's class and learn.

2.0
2.0
REL2300
Apr 28, 2010

This is my 2nd semester at Cf.Its my 1st as full time.Is this really how classes are taught?Professor Kirk was never prepared for our class and hardly ever treated us with respect.If you ask him a question he doesn't know he will fiddle with his water bottle or play with something. If you don't know dude, then say so!!!He makes girls uncomfortable.

5.0
1.0
HUM1020
May 10, 2010

One of the best online teachers I've ever had. Angel page was very clear and easy to use. Tests were graded quickly. Emails were answered quickly and politely. 1000 word essay required, however the class average for the paper was 95%. Do the required angel posting, use the study guides for the tests and take an hour to write the essay= very easy A

2.0
2.0
LEADDEV
May 13, 2010

Stay away! The college could not find a more boring teacher to teach a more boring class. The class is totally useless and the teacher is awful. He makes attendance mandatory bcuz he knows no one would come to hear him babble on about nothing for 1 hour & 15 minutes.This class could've been great if a different teacher taught it. Kirk is no leader.

1.0
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CIV0000
Dec 29, 2010

Worst. Can't teach.

5.0
1.0
LEDEV0000
Apr 29, 2011

Leadership development with Mr. Kirk was very easy. He is understanding and lenient if you have a legitimate excuse. I highly recommend taking him.

5.0
2.0
REL1220
May 19, 2011

Mr.Kirk is an amazing teacher. You will pass his class with an A as long as you take notes and do the papers he assigns. He is willing to work with his students. He is pretty amazing. Highly recommended

5.0
2.0
REL2300
Jul 5, 2011

Comparative Religions was a breeze with Mr. Kirk. Even being an atheist and generally against religion, I always enjoyed his lectures and easily passed with an A. As long as you attend the lectures, take good notes, and follow the study guides, tests are simple and the papers aren't difficult at all. One of my favorite professors, definitely.

4.0
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REL2300
Aug 9, 2011

Professor Kirk is an awesome teacher! You truly learn so much from the class and its really interesting because he allows you to attend religious services from all sets of religions. Requires 3 essays and 3 tests, good class.

2.0
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REL2300
Sep 6, 2011

Had high expectations for this class and this professor. I was very disappointed. The reason he grades everything so easy is because he has no idea what he is teaching. No teaching abilities at all. Kind of creepy to students. Allowing attendance at services would be great if he didn't use that as a substitute for his lack of knowledge. Poor.

5.0
1.0
REL2300
Jan 12, 2012

I took him for Comp. Rel. Honors and really enjoyed the class. I loved going to the services and having guest speakers. Did not learn too much from the lectures and never studied for the two tests. Still got an A. Learned a lot from the experiences at the services.

5.0
1.0
SLS2261
Sep 7, 2012

this class was not very difficult, but was very time consuming because of the projects. Does not grade hard on the papers, but make sure to do the readings because there are pop quizzes.

5.0
1.0
REL2300
Sep 27, 2012

Kirk is super easy and a really nice guy. 3 papers, all of them can be about visits to a religious institution, so no research paper. 3 tests, super easy. SOOOO BORING IN CLASS THOUGH.....

5.0
1.0
REL01
Nov 27, 2012

One of the easiest instructors on campus. Such an easy class. Very helpful and student friendly. I received an A.

5.0
2.0
WOH2012
Jan 3, 2013

I took this class online. I passed with a B plus. There are weekly discussion posts every week & there are tests. The course was pretty easy & as long as you do your posts on time everything should be fine. I'd recommend this professor.

5.0
1.0
SLS2261
Jan 7, 2013

Honors course. Pretty easy and I really enjoyed Mr. Kirk's lectures. Assigned reading, did classroom activities, and watched films. Work (papers/project/ interview) did take up some time but if you are capable of handling a decent load you'll do fine.

5.0
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AMH2010
Jan 9, 2013

Professor Kirk is the man. 'nuff said.

5.0
2.0
AABB2
Jan 11, 2013

MR KIRK IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE TEACHERS AT CF. I TOOK HIM FOR HONORS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMPARATIVE RELIGION. AS LONG AS YOU TAKE NOTES AND READ THE MATERIAL AND DO WHAT HE SAYS TO DO ITS AN EASY A. -GLORIA O.

5.0
1.0
WOH
May 7, 2013

Really easy class as long as you do the work.

4.0
1.0
WOH2022
Dec 4, 2013

Class is very easy. Even if you don't read the text book you can get at least a B on tests. Wouldn't recommend for those who are passionate about history since he doesn't show a lot for it.

5.0
2.0
WOH2012
Grade: C+
Dec 10, 2013

good teacher

5.0
1.0
HUM1020
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2014

Very nice teacher and such an easy class. He provides study guide for each chapter which is the exact same thing on the test.I never opened my book for this class. He is over all a very nice teacher. I took him online during Summer B and rarely opened my book.

5.0
1.0
WOH2012
Grade: A
Aug 21, 2014

This is an easy class. There were only 2 simple assignments, weekly discussion questions and 5 exams which the lowest score would be dropped. Study guides were given for every chapter, which made the class much easier. I took it through the summer and I would recommend him to those who need to take WOH class.

5.0
3.0
REL2300
Sep 16, 2014

Took him for Comparative Religions. Planning on taking him for World Civilizations. His lectures are interesting. He speaks softly so you have to listen and pay attention to what he says. Doesn''t give out too many assignments. If you can take him for this class

5.0
1.0
REL2300
Dec 4, 2014

I took this class for Comparative Religions, and i'm glad I did. Prof. Kirk understands that us students have a billion things to do during the week and only asks for a few things. Come to class so you can get good notes, participate, and do the assignments. There are only two tests (midterm and final), and there are three short papers to write.

4.0
2.0
WOH
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2014

Easy A, if you read the chapters and do the assignments.

5.0
1.0
HUM1020
Grade: A
May 7, 2015

This professor is a great guy. I had him online for an honors credit. He will help you out when you need it. He is super cool. I would definitely suggest this professor. Makes the humanities interesting. For regular students, you don't have to write a paper. For me, I had to write a 6 page on a book of my choosing. It was simple. Take this prof.!!!

4.0
1.0
REL2300
Grade: B
May 11, 2015

Work hard and take good notes, because there is only one test and the final. He has guest speakers that come in to discuss different religions, and expects you to write three different papers on three different religions. He offers extra credit opportunities so take advantage of them, no matter what your grade is! Overall, great teacher! :)

4.0
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REL2300
Nov 2, 2015

Can't stress enough how nice Mr. Kirk is! Very easy going, and is one of those teachers that is a great guy outside of the classroom as well. He understands college life and doesn't give very much homework-maybe three papers total (AND THAT'S IT!) Brings in speakers for class, and gives extra credit. Take him if you can. He's literally SO NICE.

5.0
2.0
WOH2012
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2015

I'm not that great at history classes, unless it's an art history class. Mr. Kirk helped me every time I had a question, replied really quickly (faster than my other teachers this term). I ended the term with a 89.5% and he was kind enough to bump it up to a 90%! I would absolutely take a class taught by him again.

4.0
2.0
WOH1012
Grade: B-
Apr 4, 2016

I took his World Civilizations I class online, it was super easy as long as you make sure to do the discussion questions and tests on time. Overall we didn't have to interact a lot with the professor. I would take him again.

5.0
1.0
HUM1020
Grade: A+
Jun 25, 2016
Would take again

I took Professor Kirk HUM1020 class online for the Summer term. His class was easy. You had 1 discussion, 4 or 5 test. If you follow the study guide that he gives you and look over the power point you will do well. I made an A in the class. Also you have 1 paper to write about different art work from the Appleton Museum. It was easy. Take him!

5.0
1.0
HUM1020
Jul 16, 2016
Would take again

Very nice and understanding. Use your study guides, study pictures and you'll pass.

5.0
3.0
REL2300
Grade: A+
Oct 18, 2016
Would take again

Mr. Kirk is the best teacher I have ever had! I took every single course he offered solely because he's an amazing teacher. Mr. Kirk worked with me outside of class and really cares about each and every one of his students. He offers extra credit options which are always awesome! I'm sad to graduate from CF because I'll miss Mr. Kirk.

Respected
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
3.0
WOH2022
Grade: B+
Nov 23, 2016
Would take again

Great professor, I have taken his Comparative religion class, World Civ I and World Civ II and he is a great teacher. Lecture get dull in Comparative religion but the interesting material keep you listening. Ive taken three of his classes back to back enough said.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
REL2300
Grade: A+
Feb 25, 2017
Would take again

This was the best teacher I have ever had at CF. Very kind and helpful. Lots of papers, easy grader. Tests are easy, answers given. "Textbook" is useless and lectures are boring. Do not take 1 day a week lecture class, it was so boring I wanted to die. I also took his Intro to Humanities and got a 100 in the class. Great teacher. Would take again.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
2.0
REL2300
Grade: A
Jun 21, 2017
Would take again

Professor Kirk is a great choice if you have to take comparative religions. His lectures can be long but interesting, read your chapters from the book but rely more on his lectures. He tells you what the written part of the tests will be in class a couple days in advance so show up. easy essays and tests make this an easy "A" class.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
WOH2012
Grade: B
Aug 9, 2017
Would take again

Professor Richard Kirk was very attentive during the Summer semester. He replies to all messages by the next day and understands student issues if explained before hand. You will need your book because there are vocabulary words that are used on the test and each Discussion question subject comes from the book.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
REL2300
Grade: A+
Sep 6, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Kirk was awesome! I took him for REL2300 during summer. Classes were about 3 1/2 hours long, he did lecture for the whole class most of the time. He throws a few jokes here and there which can keep you interested. He lets you know what you will be tested on. Overall, great professor I'll recommend to anyone!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
REL2300
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2018
Would take again

A great professor!

5.0
1.0
REL2300
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

Amazing professor! Easy and informative class! It says book is required but I never bought mine and just took notes during lecture and passed every exam. Laid back teacher and throws in jokes during lectures to make it fun. All he requires is 3 papers and 3 exams, make that happen and you pass! I recommend him 100%

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
REL2300
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2019
Would take again

Kirk was a great teacher for comparative religions. You have to listen to him and go to class but he goes over what you need to know about your tests. Overall, Kirk is a great teacher all you have to do is apply yourself and go to class. If you skip class you might have some trouble. Highly recommend!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
AMH2020
Apr 9, 2020
Would take again

I had Kirk for my first semester, and I'm happy I did. I had a 3 hour class, however he would commonly release us early. He goes over key points and asks for your input on the subject if you wish to. He is very active in grading in a timely manner, and will email you to fix something if it is incorrect. Definitely will take again.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
3.0
REL2300
Apr 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Kirk didn't helped me at all. I have some learning disability which one of them said that he need to provide me notes and he never did. The test was tricky. There is not a lot of assignment so you really need to get good scores on the mid and final exams which are the only 2 and it is 60% of you score, the other are on paper and attendance.

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Test heavy
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
REL2300
Grade: Incomplete
Feb 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

There is way to much writing in this class; more than I had in my English class. When it comes to the papers, he is strict on how he wants the papers written. I am so focused on the writing and trying to push through it, that I feel I am not actually learning the material. As for Kirk himself, I don't have anything negative or positive to say.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
2.0
REL2300
Grade: A
May 14, 2021
Would take again

A gem of a professor. He is passionate about what he does, yet. he grades very fairly. He delves deep into the subject matter in a way that goes beyond just studying to pass a test.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
REL2300H
Aug 28, 2021
Would take again

Online bc Covid. He's encouraging and nice. Gives you summaries to read and links videos to learn more about religions. HW is not hard nor a lot. It's mostly you discussing what you find interesting about each religion. 3 simple essays, and midterm and final which are essay type and easy. I learnt a lot of interesting stuff.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
WOH1012
Grade: A
May 5, 2022
Would take again

Prof Kirk is super caring, understanding, and sweet. All readings and chapter quizzes are accessible through Pearson Revel e-text. There's 5 exams and 15 discussion posts based on the readings, which are an easy 100. He uploads study guides in the modules too. Clear criteria and well organized. This is an asynchronous course.

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Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
REL2300
Jun 22, 2022
Would take again

I took for comparative religions and his class was really easy. No quizzes or tests. All we had were discussions every week and 2 papers we wrote the whole class. The final is easy. It is just a few written questions you have to answer. YOU DONT HAVE TO READ TEXTBOOK. He gives us notes instead.

Respected
Graded by few things
Caring
5.0
1.0
REL2300
Grade: A+
Aug 7, 2022
Would take again

Lots of writing for the summer course. I didn't have the textbook, so I started the papers right away. two 1,000 word essays and several discussions. The final is multiple easy short response questions using notes from in the class. incredibly easy, there is an in person research event, very easy and eye opening.

5.0
2.0
REL2300
Grade: A+
Aug 13, 2022
Would take again

I absolutely loved taking my comparative religions class with Professor Kirk! There were easy, short assignments due weekly. As long as you follow the instructions, you will get a 100. Professor Kirk also gives great feedback on almost all submitted assignments. I highly recommend taking a class with Professor Kirk!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
AMH2020
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2022
Would take again

Super easy class. As long as you do the weekly readings you are set. Amazing class 100% would take again. My favorite Professor I have ever had.

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Participation matters
5.0
1.0
REL2300
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2022
Would take again

Very easy going Professor, gave us easy 125 word weekly discussions, with two 1000 words essay required over the course of the semester.

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Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
AMH2020
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

Professor Kirk is super gentle and super polite. I'm not a fan of history but he and this class changed my attitude. Every class meeting, Professor will list keywords that are worth remembering, on the whiteboard and talk about each of them. Everything about this class is seamless with synchronized chapters, discussion topics, and exams. Love it.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
AMH2020
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

Doing distributive reading and you will be fine. The class meeting is what you should not skip because attendance and Professor will give us a head up about discussion topics, extra credit, and stuff. I like history more because of Professor Kirk!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
1.0
4.0
AMH2020
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 17, 2023

Rambles a lot. The only thing he writes on the board are "Key Terms" and the student is supposed to define them. He does not post PowerPoints after class since they are mainly infographics (which are not very transcribable.) The monotonous tone in his voice makes it unclear what should be known for the only exams (which are the midterm and final).

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
REL2300
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2023
Would take again

This is the professor to take for your religions class. Explains things well and offers various view points. Weekly discussion post and two papers.

5.0
2.0
AMH2020
Grade: B+
May 22, 2023
Would take again

This class was easy and he is a good teacher. You have two papers which are movie reviews and you just answer his prompt questions. I would take some of his other classes too!

5.0
1.0
REL2300H
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2023
Would take again

Professor Kirk's class was something I looked forward to every week. You would just come in, listen to him ramble, and then he would post a discussion for you to answer every week based off of the lecture. One of his papers was on your own spiritual journey which I thought was cool. His two exams were also take home. I feel like I learned a lot.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
REL2300
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2024
Would take again

Professor Kirk is awesome! He's a calm, collected, and funny guy. His coursework is fairly easy. There are discussion questions, as well as two papers for the whole semester (a research paper is an option, but not required!). Just give him your honest thoughts and take notes, and you should be good with this professor. There is a midterm and final.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
AMH2020
Grade: A+
May 3, 2024
Would take again

Good professor. 2 lectures a week and a total of 3 exams throughout the semester. Just attend class and take notes and you will be guaranteed an "A" on the tests. The material felt like review from high school, so you may go into the semester knowing a lot of the information. I would recommend taking him. super funny. easy class.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
AMH2020
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2024
Would take again

I took 2 classes with Kirk: this class and his Comparative Religions course. He is an amazing teacher, very lecture-heavy, but his tests were more about your opinion relating to the material. There was no textbook needed for either class. He provided lots of feedback online and was very good at answering questions after class.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
AMH2020
Grade: A+
Apr 17, 2025
Would take again

Professor Kirk is a really friendly guy, and makes it very clear what is going to be on his exams. No surprises ever on the exam. Class always was relaxed and I like the way he taught history from multiple perspectives.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
AMH2020
Grade: B+
Apr 22, 2025
Would take again

He's a really great teacher, lectures are clear, and tests are based on content covered in class. The criteria was really clear for the exams. There is room for you to express opinion within your assignments an overall id say a great class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
REL2300
Grade: B+
Apr 28, 2025
Would take again

If you miss a few classes you cannot get an A just a warning. Attendance is a big grade. The tests are easy to pass, but all the information on the tests are in the lectures so you have to go. With no text book there is basically no way to learn what you missed. He has a great personality and was very organized. I loved him, would take again 100%!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
SLSSLS
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Just go to class and pay attention.

Participation matters
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
AMH2020
Grade: A-
May 6, 2025
Would take again

Was a really cool teacher and down to earth. Pretty cool with attendance. Makes the class easy. I would recommend him to anyone.

5.0
2.0
RELIGION
Grade: A+
Jul 12, 2025
Would take again

Kirk still has the spark of love for teaching and it is evident in his teaching. Both classes I took were fascinating and I learned so much. Best thing is, while I had him for History and Religion, I still do not know his political slant or his personal beliefs. That right there is a hallmark of a great teacher. Learning, not indoctrination.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
REL01
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2025
Would take again

Kirk is a very knowledgeable man who taught his religion class in a manner respectful of everybody. He had lots of interesting information to share and he is easy to listen to. I hope to have him again.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
REL2300
Grade: B
Aug 14, 2025

Professor Kirk is very knowledgeable about different religions. His class consisted of 2 papers, discussion posts, and lecture-based exam material. Attendance was 20% of your grade. However, he falsely accused me of cheating on the final and threatened to fail me for the semester. This also happened to a student who used Grammarly for her papers.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
AMH2020
Grade: A+
Sep 29, 2025
Would take again

Good teacher. Gave lots of lectures but they're pretty easy to understand. Hes kinda funny and I'm taking him again for another history class.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
AMH2010
Grade: A+
Nov 3, 2025
Would take again

I really enjoyed being in his class! I usually hate history classes as it's repetitive, but this class was genuinely interesting for me. Lots of fun facts that typically are not mentioned, neat videos, and the teachings are not biased at all. It's also really easy to get a good grade in his class. Cool happy guy too.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
AMH2020
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2025
Would take again

Mr. Kirk is the best teacher I've had at CF. Lectures are great and informative. 3 exams across the semester. (35 MCQ, 3 short responses, 1 essay-ish) All easy, but you need to be in class every day and take good notes. He's enjoyable as a teacher and a person. Not much homework. Cares a lot about the subject. Will be taking him again just because.

Amazing lectures
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
REL2300
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

One of the best professors at CF. There is 3 tests based on lectures, 2 papers (about 5 pages in length), and at most 5-7 small discussion posts due throughout the semester. If you pay attention and take notes you will pass every test with an A, they are pretty easy.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
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