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“Brother Baron is a wonderful person who has so much knowledge about the gospel, but I was actually disappointed with his Teachings of the Book of Mormon class”
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Bro. Baron is awesome. He knows a TON, and can explain anything. Plus, he's absolutely hilarious when it's appropriate. I actually MISS going to his class everyday.
Brother Baron is really great. This was by far my favorite religion class I have ever taken. His knowledge is incredible, and he's hilarious too.
The best religion teacher ever. This guy's on fire!
Br. Baron is the best. His class is based solely upon reading and journals e-mail to him once every 2 weeks. He's very funny and VERY smart. He can explain anything to you. Sometimes the things he does/says shocks me. He's the best religion teacher here. Definetely take him if you can get in. If you can't, he says he'll add anybody.
He's an excellent teacher!
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I love Bro. Baron. He is really passionate about what he teaches and it really shows when he gives discussions. All you have to do is go to class, listen, and do a journal every two weeks to get an A. He also offers 75pts of extra credit. Amazing teacher, amazing man.
Bro. baron is the best teacher i have ever had by far. he's hilarious, extremely well learned, on fire enthusiastic, easy, and he makes you feel like a better person for knowing him. you want this class. there are no tests! go to class, do a journal, and read the BOM. only requirements. he's the MAN. :)
he is a sweet awesome teacher and I highly recommend him to anyone who loves an enthusiastic teacher who knows what he teaches!
He is the best religion teacher ever!
Definitely the teacher you want to take.
He is the best teacher I've ever had. He is so fun. His class is pretty easy. He also very funny. TAKE HIS CLASS NOW!!!!!!!!!!
Bro. Baron is amazing. You do reading and keep a journal outside of class, and in class he just discusses different doctrines. He has a great perspective and really gets students excited and encourages participation. It's impossible to fall asleep in his class or ever want to skip. I'm totally arranging my scheduale around his class next sem. !
BEST TEACHER EVER!!!!! i have never had such a good teacher. he is funny, nice, and EXTREMELY knowledgable. i LOOOOVE his class.
I agree with all the comments made. Best teacher ever! He is so awesome. Really knows how to teach.
By far on my top list of teachers. He is a jewish convert, which is what i think makes him so funny... yet he has a strong testimony. So no tests/quizzes make him sound like a lazy teacher, but he inspired thought in me and i am better for taking his course
Brother Baron is amazing! Class was always easy to stay awake in because he is hilarious. A reading journal is required, but it is super easy, and so helpful! I learned so much from that class. easy A. TAKE BROTHER BARON!!!
Brother Baron is totally awesome! I love his class, and I have come to love the Book of Mormon more because of him.
Brother Baron really cares about his students, and he has alot knowledge and really cares abuot his subject. I felt the Spirit in his class every day i was there, i would definitely take him again!
one of my favorite teachers I have ever had in my life. I am a junior, and he is one of my top three teachers I believe everyone should take at BYU-Idaho before they leave. Hilarious and brilliant beyond comprehension. I learned so much from this class, and this teacher.
THE BEST CLASS EVER! i loved going to his class and was disappointed cuz it was only 50 min. long... it wasn't long enough! he is soooooo incredibly smart and close to the spirit. he has had tons of experience with other religions too, so it helps with the understanding. i would change any class just to get his again! TAKE REL FROM HIM!!!!
Brother Baron is awesome. He focuses on the doctrines of the gospel rather than the stories. Take any class that you can from him.
Baron is a huge disappointment. He is very superficial and is far to eager with his close-minded opionions. I wish I hadn't taken this class.
He's amazing, best religion teacher you'll find at BYU-Idaho. His classes are interesting, fun, and sometimes even exciting. His homework is valuable, applicable and overall very educational. He does not do tests, it's all about participation and involvement.
He is an AWESOME teacher! He really knows what he is talking about and makes you want to learn more!
Brother Baron is amazing! I would stay after class on a weekly basis and talk with him for 45 minutes about the class. He knows ethics! He's probably the best teacher I've had, or at least the class that I've enjoyed the most
He is very knowledgeable and this comes of as being pretty arogant at first. Class wasn't to hard. Only spent 2 hours a week. Tests are a killer and he doesn't curve. He does let you argue questions and this usually results in an extra 10%. Pretty open to suggestions, especially about the format of the test. (open book)
I HATE him. He never explains things and if you don't do all your reading, even if you get As on all your projects, he will FAIL you. and he is way too strict when it comes to attendance.
I loved Brother Baron's classes! I would look forward to every class peroid! There are no tests and pretty easy homework. The only negative thing is that you can't miss classes and if you don't read all the required reading you WILL get a bad grade! Brother Baron has the best lectures of any religion teacher I have ever had!
Wow, I love brother Baron as a teacher! This is what a religion class and teacher should always be like.
I love Brother Baron! He is such a good teacher. No tests or anything. There is a little bit of homework but not too bad. The way he teaches I thought was really interesting. Kept me awake. I would take him again!
if you want to learn religion take this class!!!!
Brother Baron is by far the best religion teacher I have ever had. I would look forward to his classes every day!! The projects helped me so much to develop spiritually as well. He also knows so much about the gospel, and it just opens your eyes so much to what there is to learn.
Brother Baron is the best teacher I have taken at BYU-Idaho. He really knows what he is teaching and keeps every class interesting. He also gets to know everyone and remembers them. I've taken his class twice and would take it again. Awesome teacher!
Bro. barron invites the Spirit and teaches by it. That's all and that's it.
Amazing teacher, amazing guy!!
amazing prof; reflects the amazing message of the class. if you turn everything in before the deadlines, you're guaranteed a great grade... if not, you're screwed. but he's incredible and I wouldn't recommend any other mission prep teacher because he is IT!
He is a great professor. But you need to be on time and be ready for the class.
So interesting!! Makes the class fun!
Oh Heck!! what an incredible teacher!! everyday after this class i just wanted to go home a learn more about the subject itself. hes incredible enthusiastic and always everyday had such a great attitude and passion for his class. never a dull moment with him. just make sure you do your reading and have input in his class. to this day the best teach
he was awesome! best religion class ever!
Amazing. I've never loved going to a class before, but my day wouldn't be complete without this class
He is AMAZING! I loved his class! I learned sooo much!
WoW! Brother Baron is the Best Religion teacher i have ever had. He is so smart! NO tests or quizzes, just reading nad class discussions. The spirit is there and you can ask Brother Baron any question and he'll answer it! I highly recommend this professor! :)
Awesome teacher!!! I loved the discussions in class, and I could feel the spirit there. He also has a great sense of humor! I would definitely recommend his class to anyone.
This man is amazing! His style of teaching is amazing. No tests or quizzes but journals and projects are done. This is the perfect way to teach religion bc I don’t memorize facts and then forget. Best teacher I have ever had by far! He knows everything and is hilarious!
Bro. Baron is pretty much amazing! He's so helpful and insightful... He is by far one of my all time favorites! Definately take any class from him you can :)
I LOVE Brother Baron! He is such a fantastic teacher! If you are in-tune with the Spirit, and love your scriptures, then you will love his class. The only way you would be against him is if you are evil! haha, ok not evil, but seriously, he is a fantastic teacher! He loves all of his students and he knows EVERYTHING about the scriptures! Fantastic!
GET THIS TEACHER!!! This guy is the biggest G ever. He always taught with the spirit, made his lessons so funny, and loved to tell stories. Some class periods seemed like they were a good 60% stories! It is not hard at all to pay attention. And his stories aren't just meaningless ramblings; they all had a special meaning and purpose to them. =)
HE IS THE MOST AMAZING PERSON I HAVE EVER MET! Brother Baron helps the class to teach each other, brings the Spirit into the class everyday, and is a super cool guy with an excellent background! His class is a must if you attend BYUi. Seriously.
BROTHER B is quite amazing! Every day the lesson is taught through the spirit which may mean through the students or through brother Baron! He tells excellent stories from his past and others which help to guide the class to the point through examples, and great motivation to keep up your scripture reading! I will see YOU in his class-its a must!
Great teacher, I would recommend this teacher to everyone!!
Logic was great! I learned a lot--he certainly makes you learn the material. I was never bored. Bro. Baron engages the students and the classroom environment was tons of fun. I would recommend him to anyone.
He's freakin awesome! hes a surfer from cali and one the smartest and funniest men you will ever meet!
knows his doctrine, amazing teacher
I absolutely love Bro. Baron. I have taken 2 religion classes from him, and loved both classes. The work load isn't bad at all, and the assignments are very helpful and helps you understand the scriptures better. Keep up on the reading and do the assignments and you'll be sure to get an A+ in the class as well as a stronger testimony! He's AMAZING!
Amazing Teacher, I loved every minute of class, he held some of the best discussions, he's extremely smart, very helpful, made it my favorite class, it would highly recommend him to EVERYONE, work isn't too bad just go to class
Is brother Baron the best teacher on campus? ABSO-FRINKIN-LUTLY!!! This man is an incredible teacher!!He knows his stuff and your knowledge of gospel principles will explode, in a good way. He is super hilarious, you will laugh everyday in his class. This is the only class I will actually miss going too.
Great teacher. Really hard and intense class. Should be at a 300 or 400 level. He challenges you and encourages you to do your best. Top notch class and teacher. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS FOR AN EASY GRADE! You will be sadly mistaken.
Openly critical of students, uses the learning model to excuse his own inadequacy and mistakes. Misleads students as to material on quizzes. Unrealistic expectations of students. Self righteous. Personally I would boycott this teacher altogether, at least his Hebrew class, as I have never been more disgusted with a professor.
I had him for Ethics & logic. Coolest teacher ever! Very smart. Hilarious. Fun as heck to argue with & totally doesn't mind us arguing & questioning his knowledge. Logic you need to do the homework to do well on the test. You can argue back points. It's not an easy class but it is possible to get an A. Ethics is tough too. But I recommend both.
DO NOT MISS A SINGLE ASSIGNMENT! He does not do late work period, no matter the reason. Great Teacher though! Very Brilliant. 2/3rd's way through the semester and still haven't had a test or quiz, but assignments are weighted heavily. Be prepared to get grilled if you say something stupid.
Such an amazing teacher. He teaches the gospel in a completely unique way. He's a teacher you'll remember for the rest of your life.
best teacher on campus - hands down. funny, very smart, keeps class interesting, and he just is the best. he expects work, but not tons of it. he gives usually just 1 assignment a week but you have to do your reading and work to get a good grade. such a good class too. definitely recommend it
I hate teachers who demean students just to make themselves look funny to the rest of the class. Smart guy but needs to learn he's not back in high school trying to getting everyone's vote. It's also his point of view or no view. Disagree and he'll do everything in his power to make you look stupid. Should be 400 lever class.
He is AMAZING! Bro. Barron knows his stuff and LOVES IT! I learned so much in his class!
Way too much work for a 2 credit class! I got alot out of the assignments but it took away so much time for all of my other classes! Very smart and knows what he is talking about. His makes it seems like he is always right and his way is the only way. Alot of people really love Bro. Baron but his teaching style wasn't for me.
Brother Baron is one of the best teachers I've ever had. By far my favorite teacher. He's not SUPER easy but you could get a much harder teacher. You learn a ton, and he doesn't ask too much of the students.
He is a WONDERFUL teacher!
He is great!
If all professors were this good, not only would it change the life of the student, but every life with whom that now broader minded student associates with in the future as well. If you've ever wished you could have chatted with Socrates or Aristotle - take a class from him - you'll have to pick up your cerebrum at the door on the way out :-)
Brother Baron is the BEST teacher I have ever had. He knows absolutely everything. He is tough, and he wants you to really think about the material. He will make sure that you can defend your ideas, but if it's thought out, you will be fine. He did his PhD in ethics, and knows absolutely everything!! Most amazing class I've ever taken
brother baron is a former jew so he knows his hebrew pretty well. the class is not a cake walk like other religion classes. your actually learning how to translate the old testiment from hebrew into english. make sure your able to put as much energy and time into this class as you can. i really enjoyed it and brother baron is a tov tov tov teacher.
if you have already taken the hebrew I class and did well this class is fun. there are no vocab or grammer quizes just translating. but do not take this if you have not taken rel301H. if you do you will fail. the H stands for hebrew not honers.
He is an incredibly funny teacher. There are a few hard assignments every so often, but as long as you keep up with the blogging, and the assignments, it is a very easy and relaxing class. He tells a lot of fun stories related to the topics we talk about. If I get a chance, my next semester I'm taking the second half of Book of Mormon from him.
bro. baron is a fun teacher and knows his stuff. the class itself isn't easy because this is a hebrew class. if you have a passion for it you will do well. you learn so much translating the bible.
this class is easy if you've taken the first hebrew class.
The easiness level is what u make it. There's practicums, & scripture journals: great assignments where u get out exactly what u put into them; he lets your feelings dictate how u do the assignments. There's so much potential to learn and grow in his class. I'd recommend any class by him for, for I'd take any myself! Only class I wished was longer.
Brother Baron is hands down, the best teacher I have ever had. He is funny, charismatic, and unbelievably smart. He knows the scriptures like the back of his hand, and understands the gospel like you wouldn't believe. His classes are my absolute favorite to go to - they NEVER get boring. I would reccomend him for ANY class!
FD Capstone was great. I learned a lot from Bro. Baron, not difficult if you are okay with participating in class and doing some research. It is a very constructive class. He has some issues with grading, I think because TA's do it all.
Oh my goodness. I loved Brother Baron! Each day I left his class feeling like I really got something out of it. I always felt good and ALWAYS learned something new. He gives projects every 2 weeks. Some may say they're hard, but you just have to set aside time to do it and in the long run, you're getting more out of it anyway. Take him!
He is AMAZING!! Honestly this class changed my life! He doesn't give tests, or quizes and does not have a final. but you still have to do other things, it's not an easy class, but it is the best religion class I've ever taken. He is super inspirational and really taught me to understand the gospel. I gained so much knowledge in this class. 5 stars!
Brother Baron is THE BEST TEACHER EVER! I wish he taught other subjects because he is honestly amazing. His classes are always entertaining, and he knows the scriptures so well (extremely smart), he's hilarious and digs into the doctrine/prinicples more than the story line in the scriptures which I love. TAKE HIS CLASS! I promise you will love it!
I loved this class!! I have already taken 2 classes from him and plan on taking more. He teaches with the spirit and down on a level I could understand. Class is always interesting there is never a dull moment You can tell he really loves what he does Totally recommend this teacher to anybody that does not like to just be lectured on the scriptures
Brother Baron is the best religion teacher I've ever had. He teaches the Gospel with clarity, power, and the Spirit. He knows the Gospel and the Lord. And he plays the guitar. What more do you want or need? Highly recommended!
great teacher. he really knows what he's talking about and is very passionate about it. It's also pretty easy to get good grades. it's all online though. I'd recommend him. every class leaves me feeling very enlightened and great
Ross Baron is one of the best teachers I have ever had!! He really knows the scriptures and every single class I leave having learned something I didn't know before. He is HILARIOUS but always manages to remain respectful. You will leave feeling inspired! I highly highly recommend him. You will never regret taking his class!
Brother Baron is certainly knowledgeable. The class is taught like a graduate level course (all class discussion), the rest is made up of papers, readings, and writeups. For the philosophical enthusiast, this class would be completely delightful; however, if you're not too keen or familiar with philosphy, then the class may not be for you.
Brother Baron is incredible, marvelous, wonderful, pretty much NOTHING BUT GOOD STUFF! This man is so intelligent & hilarious. He is so inspirational. I loved going to class. His projects, prep assignments, and writings he had us do were interesting. I definitely recommend taking his Book of Mormon class. It changed my life, seriously.
Great teacher! Seriously take any class you can from him. I have taken him numerous times and love him! He gets you so excited about what you are learning and he serously knows so much about the scriptures!
Brothe Baron is the man! I thought I would hate capstone, but Brother Baron made every single class interesting. If you do the research and put effort into the class, it will accomplish what it intends. Brother Baron definitely makes you think, If you can take any class from him, do it.
Everyone needs to take at least one class from Bro. Baron. Every single class period, I learned something that blew my mind. Not a hard class at all, either. Just do your reading for every class period and remember to do your online assignments. Great class. Great teacher.
Brother Baron is flippin awesome! Um, and hilarious. Take him. I think some don't like how he tends to poke at students but he's just messing!They just need to chill and not be offended so easily. I gained SO much knowledge every time I leave that class. Brother Baron makes you love the b.o.m more than you would ever expect! His class impacted me
TAKE CAPSTONE FROM HIM!!!!! He was great every class period. Very knowledgeable. Good arguments. Not too much work. You must make a comment every class but he gives you plenty of opportunities and it makes the class more enjoyable because you don't hear the same 5 people commenting all the time. TAKE HIM.
Bro. Baron has been my favorite religion teacher so far. I LOVED his Book of Mormon class!! Just read and go to class, you'll get an A. He loves his students, and is hilarious! He has the BEST stories to help teach!
Br. Baron is amazing! He brings the Spirit into class and helps his students dig deeply into the scriptures and learn more about the character of God. Every class period I learned something new and felt the Spirit very strongly. He is also hilarious and tells funny stories to illustrate the things we learn. Take his classes if you possibly can!!
I felt like class was stand-up comedy session at times. Great guy, but I didn't feel like he had very many points for us to take home each day- like things he was actually going to teach us. He knows a lot, but the class discussion was way too open and often took us on lots of tangents. I would recommend another teacher, but he's a good guy.
Amzing teacher! The most knowledgeable on campus. Such a fun class.he is very humorous and there is a lot of open discussion. If you prefer more laid back discussions he isnt for you.
Baron is an engaging teacher. Get into the subject of the class and you'll do absolutely fine. He's fun to butt heads with and will respect any opinion as long as it's well thought out. Teaching is his life, not just his job. Remember that before you start to come across as not caring about the subject. I've never felt more respected by a teacher.
Ross Baron is a fantastic religion teacher. His class was fairly easy, which was nice for a two credit class. He is very good at making students feel comfortable and in getting the entire class to engage. He is one of the most fun teachers I've ever had. He does go into pretty deep stuff occasionally.
This is one of the best religion teacher I know anywhere, he has the best insights, very respectful of students, loves his job and makes you laugh all the time. Take note his attendance is VERY strict policy and his assignments can be a little over the top hard. but still worth it for what you gain.
Awesome teacher. Bro. Barron is a super good teacher. This class is a serious "busy work" class, though. Waaaay more work than its worth. I dropped it two weeks into the semester and got into a different Capstone class.
BEST teacher I have ever had. Made the Old Testament fun and interesting. He's hilarious and knows so much. I learned so much from him and I recommend this class to anyone. He is strict on attendance, but you'll want to be in his class. Hw is mostly reading with a few small projects. Def worth it!!!
At first, I did not like the way Brother Baron ran his class, but after about a month, I got used to it and now I thoroughly love going to his class. Capstone is interesting, but it's only interesting if YOU comment and Brother Baron makes a big deal out of participating because that is exactly what a debate-type class is...you need to speak.
Mr. Baron is an excellent teacher! Dont take this class if you want to be serious because you will laugh every time! He uses interesting life experiences to get you thinking and start discussion. Cases are applicable real life situations. Easy A.
Requires short responses online, little else. Great orator. Extremely entertaining. Denies evidence of human evolution. Used a bogus statistic, and belittled when questioned. Initiates arguments outside class, avoiding skeptical inquiry within class. Forced out of class without reason. Church experience makes good stories. Has sense of humor.
GREAT teacher! i really enjoyed going to class. He makes it fun and makes the discussions interesting. I would highly recommend taking any class from him!
Brother Baron's Ethics class was my absolute favorite of my first semester of college. It wasn't a class I necessarily "needed" but the one I learned from most. He initiated learning by discussion, listened to our opinions and individuality and really helped us progress as our own people. I recommend a class from him no matter the subject.
The only religion class I have ever taken that I did not want to ditch. Excellent teacher.
Freaking amazing class and teacher. Best class I've ever taken by a long shot. I can't describe how much I liked this class.
FAVORITE TEACHER IN THE ENTIRE SCHOOL. I took an extra religion class just so I could be taught by him every week, seriously considering doing it again. I learned so much from him. My roommates and I talk about him a lot ha we've all had a class from him. Take him, coolest guy ever and you laugh so much every class.
He's the bomb! He's so funny and going to class feels like a treat instead of a chore! It's awesome how much you can learn when everyone in the class wants to participate! He's super knowledgeable!
Bro. Baron is awesome! He is very passionate and knows a TON! His class was always very entertaining and I always walked away having learned something interesting. Work load isn't too bad, just stay on top of your reading so you don't have to play serious catch up at the end.
Bro. Baron is amazing! I would take every religion class from him! As long as the assignments show that you are really thinking, you get good grades. Every class period left me in complete awe. I learned more in this class than any other. It was so fun and so spiritual. He is fluent in Hebrew (awesome)! I recommend Bro. Baron to everyone.
Brother Baron is one of my favorite professors. His class and tests were tough, but I always felt like I learned so much at the end of every class period. Every class was discussion based, which I always found very interesting. He is knowledgeable, passionate, and funny. I highly recommend anyone to take a class from him.
Taking Book of Mormon from Pres. Baron was the best thing I could have done for myself at BYU-I. He teaches you how to love the Book of Mormon and how to study it in ways you've never thought of before. This was my favorite class out of all the classes I've taken at BYU-I.
You would be a fool not to take Book of Mormon from Brother Baron! He is very funny and crazy smart! He explains doctrine and principles very easily and each class period leaves you more inspired and spiritual. I look forward to taking another class from him!
BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. Hands down- this man is amazing and I will take every religion class I can from him! Amazing guy and amazing teacher! You will learn SO much- TAKE HIM!!
The textbook is the bible. It's wonderful that he is so knowledgeable about the scriptures and brings in interesting insights. He allows students to share what they've learned, and the homework helps to strengthen understanding of the New Testament. He's very friendly, helpful, and super funny. I would love to talk another class from him.
This guy is a philosophy genius and class everyday is hilarious. So as a person he is great but I wasn't a fan of his teaching. You read the book and then mostly he just explains why the theory is wrong but then the tests and quizzes were about the theories. So I walked away knowing little about philosophy and a lot about how to argue about it.
Brother Baron was an amazing teacher with insights that I never thought of before. As long as you do the readings accompanied with the daily questions and come to class, you will get an A. No tests, just a couple of papers that require thought and effort. I loved his Book of Mormon class and would recommend him to anyone.
I absolutely love President Baron! He is an excellent teacher, who I have greatly come to appreciate. If you ever take a class from him, you will never regret it. It's a promise!
I LOVE Bro. Baron! He was, by far, the best religion teacher I've ever had! He's very energetic, very real, hilarious, & you never quite know what he's going to say next. His class is very easy. No tests, no quizzes, only pre-class assignments. That's it. Then just go to class. But I loved every second of his class & he's HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Brother Baron is by far the best teacher I have ever had! 2-3 questions due on I-Learn before class, but no tests! He is hilarious, speaks Hebrew & Spanish and class is NEVER boring. He made me want to learn more not because I had to, but because I wanted to! Literally, best teacher ever!!! Take his class and you won't regret a minute of it!
I definitely want to take another class from him. There are preparation assignments due before each class, but there are no tests. He is so funny and spiritual. I learned so much! My favorite teacher!
He's a great out of the box thinker, but not once during the semester did I leave class in awe or feel the love of God stronger in my life. It's great if you like listening to opinions all day long from other classmates, which usually gives insight. I can't put my finger exactly on what it is.
Bro. Baron is a really awesome teacher. I would highly recommend him! He teaches the doctrine only, so if you just want to come for an inspirational message, he is your guy. Lectures are based off class discussion, which, let's be honest, can get extremely boring. Take this guy, he's the man.
I love everything about Bro Baron's class! If you do the paper before class (super easy, no sweat) and actually come to class, you'll get an A. GUARANTEED. He teaches through discussions which I always find enlightening, and he never lets you get bored. He's really good and keeping things going. AND HE'S FREAKING HILARIOUS. The stories he tells...
Brother Baron is the BEST religion teacher hands down. His lectures are so engaging and he really cares about everyone's questions and comments. He's a genius and teaches in a way that makes sense but opens your eyes to things you never thought of. Also he is SO FUNNY! Come to class, DON'T USE YOUR PHONE in class, do your hw, and you'll do great.
Many people love Baron as a teacher and he is a great one. I started the class and loved it at first however it now seems more fake than I thought. I would email and he took forever to get back, when he did it wasn't with any willingness to help. I met him in a store once and talked and it was void of what he was in class, seemed like a fake to me.
Brother Baron is one of the best religion teachers I've ever had! He thinks outside the box and is never boring. If you are ready and willing to learn, no matter who you are, you'll be participating like crazy.
Bro. Baron is great at lecturing and keeping the classroom dialogue moving. He is very intelligent and has interesting tidbits of knowledge to add to the subject material. He has an amazing capacity to retain the material and expects the same of his students. There is always a reading assignment and homework due before class.
Everyone says he is the best teacher ever but I don't think so. He is a upbeat & funny teacher which charms most everyone but he isn't helpful and isn't as kind as he comes off. I know students make excuses but I didn't when I missed a deadline because of a computer glitch. I emailed him explaining and attached my assignment, got a 0 and no reply.
I absolutely love his classes. The homework is fairly easy, really just need to be prepared for class discussions by doing the reading. No real testsquizzes. A lot of every day application in his teaching. He is also really quite funny.
If I had a question or a problem I would email & ask never once got a reply. He marked me absent when I wasn't, I emailed and told him that there was a mistake, no reply or help. He recorded my attendance below 50 at the end of the semester, I emailed again. Final got fixed but still no reply. Not lying I only missed a few days no more then that.
So much fun and energy in the class its my favorite class that I have ever taken!
Great teacher. The lectures really get you thinking deeply about gospel principles. He assigns 3 papers through out the semester that require some effort and you will have reading assignments before each class. Beware: You need to read all the gospels and you don't read them all as a class . (40 additional chapters on your own time)
Ross Baron is an excellent teacher. His ethics class opened my understanding of the world. You will not be disappointed if you take it. The class is extremely fascinating. The class is heavily centered on discussions. Do the reading. Think. Participation is huge. This class may challenge some of the assumptions you've made you're whole life.
If you are here for and easy A, don't take the class. If you genuinely want to learn, then I would say this is a must take before graduation. I didn't study as much as I should, and my grade suffered for it. But had I done all the work, I would have done well. He is very specific in his expectations, and very strict with them. He is a fair grader.
The best religion teacher I have ever had hands down!! really knowledgeable and will help you in your testimony
Awesome professor, always makes class interesting! Although, I feel that there's more work than should be for a two credit class. Aside from that, I definitely learned a lot from his class. He's super knowledgable about the scriptures, so class discussions are really interesting.
Favorite teacher and class all semester. Made the subject interesting and you will learn a ton. Lectures were awesome and I was excited to come to class. Easy to pass as long as you show up and do your work.
Bro. Baron's ethics course is pretty intense, but really good. It's not easy, expect to do some heavy reading of original philosophical texts for each class, but he leads excellent class discussions. He provides all those readings, but you'd better read them.
AMAZING! learned so much from class, he is sooo funny and knowledgeable about the gospel.
Br. Baron is a huge inspiration; I never want to take a religion class from another teacher again! No tests in his class, just prepare and follow-up assignments. He does excellent by explain the difference between principle and application. Loved his class, would definitely take it again! Just make sure you do the assignments or you will not pass.
Brother Baron is a wonderful person who has so much knowledge about the gospel, but I was actually disappointed with his Teachings of the Book of Mormon class. Every class period was made up solely of student discussion and very little direct teaching from Brother Baron. I take classes to learn from the teacher, not just the students.
Knowledgeable and truly filled by the Spirit. There wasn't a single class period in which I didn't learn something that touched my heart. The class is mostly discussion-based, but if you don't like to speak, don't worry you can sit back and listen. Pre-class reading, assignment, and post. His goal is to help you learn and not to give busy work.
Absolutely amazing. The best religion teacher I had at BYU-Idaho. He cares about the doctrine and doesn't put any focus on superficial applications. He speaks with power. He gets to know his students. He is also funny and entertaining. You have to participate, but it's overall easy.
Writings of Isaiah was an amazing class! You will have an assignment do before and after each class and then an end-of-the semester- paper (an easy one!). There were no exams or quizzes! Bring hard copy of scriptures because he does not allow electronic ones. I highly recommend him!
I've taken four classes with Bro Baron, and each one has been an awesome experience. If you want to develop your testimony and deepen your understanding of the scriptures, take one of his classes.
Bro Baron is hands down in my top-five-faves at BYU-I, and I've taken from a lot of professors. He's so knowledgeable, very humble, passionate about the gospel, loves college-aged kids, enjoys questions/concerns, and promotes honesty in his class. You HAVE to go to class to get a good grade, and don't procrastinate School of Prophets assignment.
Brother Baron is the best religion teacher I've ever had! He is so good at inviting the Spirit to class and directing a spirit filled discussion and is so funny! Class goes by so fast, I enjoy it so much. I have learned so much about the Gospel this semester, I wish I had more religion classes to take because I'd only take Brother Baron!
I've taken as many classes as I could from Bro Baron because HE ROCKS. He knows the gospel inside and out, and loves it too. He loves his students and respects them. Discussions are rich if you do the prep, and he is really great to meet with personally and ask questions of. If you can, take a class from him. He will enrich your life!
Best religion professor ever - taking him again next semester! I always look forward to going to class and his stories are so interesting. He makes learning about the Book of Mormon so exciting. Just a follow up and prepare assignment for each class
Bro. Baron is awesome! He's so good at both managing the class conversation and inserting his own super insightful (and often mind-blowing) comments. I love that it's not just a lecture from him, but a real conversation that focuses on the students. And he has such energy and excitement for the gospel, it's infectious!
AMAZING! Brother Baron has been my favorite religion teacher ever! I never missed a class and that is saying something. He is very insightful on all topics. I go to class excited to learn more about the gospel. There is an assignment before and after class that just allows you to prepare and reflect on the topic. TAKE HIM!
Gave out one lecture assignment and a "ponder" assignment twice each week, for a total of 4 assignments , all around one or two paragraphs each. Attendance is factored into the grade, so it is mandatory. Also does a "practicum" project which includes keeping a journal for two weeks. The religions classes here are pretty much what you would expect.
Brother Baron has been my favorite religion teacher of al time, including seminary, which he used to teach. Hes incredibly qualified for the job. He answers every singe question to the best of his ability. Stays after every class to answer questions from lined up students. Lectures are incredible and always inspire me. I look forward to his class!
brother baron is a great teacher, he's super funny and makes his lecture the best part of my week. the only bad things are that 1) there's a loooot of homework for a religion class. and 2)gets into really deep doctrine sometimes/says some stuff that doesn't make a whole ton of sense. other than that, I loved him. discussion based class, it was fun
This man is a legend. Easily the most interesting religion teacher and always brought good examples and experiences to class that helped us connect with the learning. I always felt he cared about me and all the other students as well. He's a god guy who is incredibly intelligent and who is very inspirational.
Dr. Baron is currently teaching at the BYU Jerusalem Center. He was an incredible teacher. I never left class not feeling enlightened. He is so intelligent & discusses the biblical Hebrew which makes learning deeper. That being said, his tests were super hard & you had to study a lot to do well. Overall, Dr. Baron is amazing & I loved having him.
It does not matter what class you take from Brother Baron. He is AMAZING. I have taken many religion classes from him because I have felt like I learn more from him than I have ever learned on my own. If I could self-title I would be a Baronite! He has helped open my spiritual eyes and understanding. He truly teaches by the Spirit every class.
He was an amazing religion teacher. Any class I can take from him, I will. It was easy and very inspirational class. He is super funny but still very spiritual.
Ross has an amazing story (I will let him tell it). Very knowledgeable on the topic he teaches and many others. I would recommend him over and over. Do your part and study and you will do well!
Brother Baron's lectures are phenomenal, attendance is mandatory but I always wanted to go to class regardless. There is a reasonable number of assignments and reading so you will need to set aside time outside of class, around 3 hours a week, for other assignments.
Love this guy! Super funny and really inspirational lectures! Hes so nice and he teaches things in a way youve never thought about! He has a prep reading assignment and its not hard at all! With the prep is a quiz stating if you did it or not! Easy class and amazing professor. Take him already!!
attendance will kill your grade and that sucks but other than that I have NOTHING bad to say about him. He will help your testimony in Jesus Christ grow no matter where you are at spiritually. He's not here to promote his personal agenda like other religion teachers. He has amazing applicable real life stories. He truly cares about the individual.
I LOVE Brother Baron. He has so much knowledge about the New Testament and all of his lectures are so interesting! He doesn't really give any tests, just pre-class quizzes and reading assignments that are not hard at all. I would 100/10 recommend anyone to take his class.
Bro. Baron was amazing! You could feel the spirit in many of his classes and he is very interested in the subjects he teaches. The homework is very easy but thought-provoking. I plan on taking another class with him as the professor. I highly recommend this teacher!
Brother Baron is GREAT! He's energetic and genuinely cares about what he is teaching. He is very knowledgable. There are assignments before every class which were easy but it took maybe 1-3 hours for me to complete. No reason at all not to take him.
Brother Baron is such a good teacher and is super inspirational. He cares about his students and is energetic! He knows so much about the gospel and has a lot of experience. I would definitely recommend him. You have two homework assignments and 2 classes a week. No final.
This professor was hard to learn from. He said ask questions and correct him but anytime someone would, he would talk to them like they were dumb. He also expects participation. He gets mad if people don't answer questions or help solve problems. I had a rough time learning from him. The online textbook had examples to helped me more then teacher
Brother Baron really cares about his students and bears strong testimony every class. You can really tell he loves teaching the gospel and the assignments required for his class are never busy work--they are designed to help you learn principles that you can really only learn from your own personal study. Take his class!! You won't regret it.
Br. Barron is the best professor I've had at BYUI. I took Hebrew 1 and 2 from him. His stories are incredible, he will build you up, and he will teach you a lot. Taking Hebrew from him is a fascinating and life-changing experience. The class definitely requires some work, but if you're willing to do your best he will work with you! Incredible!
I'd recommend not taking this class and just getting the textbook if you're interested in Logic. Unnecessarily long homework assignments that will literally take hours. Very tedious but not a hard subject, he'll just make it a hard class because of why not. TA is helpful and grades all the assignments. If you do take this class I recommend flattery
Please please please take Brother Baron! He is the most funny and intelligent religion professor I have ever had. He loves to tell stories and have really constructive discussions in class. He is super funny and also very very spiritual. The homework is easy but will take about 45 minutes every class.
Brother Baron is the perfect Professor: his teaching is amazing and his class is genuinely entertaining. He is an amazing storyteller and has the edge of your seat lecturers. Overall an outstanding professor, and has a class where if you do the work, and show up to class, you will get an A
Brother Baron is by far the best professor I have ever had! I have taken a couple classes from him and he always makes coming to class fun. You can tell that he is passionate and has a strong testimony of the gospel. He is so funny and still makes class spiritual. I would reccommend him to anyone looking for a good teacher!
Brother Baron is an amazing professor and if he taught all required religion classes you already know I would take him for all of them. He was raised Jewish and speaks Hebrew so he has so many awesome insights in his Old Testament class. His work isnt busy but to me it strengthens my faith in the Savior. Definitely take his class!
LITERALLY TAKE ANY OF HIS CLASSES HE IS AMAZING!!! I got there on the first day of school and I met 4 people that day who had taken him before at least once or twice. He cares about what you have to say and expands on what you are saying. He is actually hilarious and helps you understand the gospel in such an amazing way. 10/10 recommend!!
This has been the best religion class I have taken. The homework is light, I honestly feel that has helped my testimony grow more. No essays, Just answer a short questions before class. My testimony hasn't been stronger. Brother Baron explains things so well! If you have questions he will email you a list of resources or help you. He is unbiased.
You walk in and feel the spirit. I originally sat in the back row but by the end, I was taking notes in the front. Thank you for this class!
I graduated from institute almost three times - so have taken DOZENS of religion classes. Brother Baron competes for number one of all the teachers I've taken (compared to 30). He is EXTREMELY knowledgable, calls every student by name, and most importantly brought the Spirit into his lessons. You will not regret taking from him.
Brother Baron is BY FAR my favorite professor I've ever had. I have learned more from his New Testament class than from all the other religion classes I've taken combined. He is super knowledgable about the scriptures and gospel doctrine and very insightful and inspirational. I would 100% recommend him to anyone!
Brother Baron was the only teacher I've ever had and then asked what classes he teaches the following semester just to make sure he was my next religion teacher, he teaches his lesson super clearly and with a tasteful amount of humor to keep the class engaged.
Baron is literally my favorite professor of all time. I've taken 2 classes from him and plan to take more. He is inspirational and fun. His lectures are the best I've ever been to. He has so many cool life stories and a passion for the scriptures. BY FAR the BEST! If you have an opportunity to take his class DO IT, you won't regret it
I took Brother Baron's Hebrew class. The class was difficult, he really pushed us, but I have never learned more or liked a professor more. He has a way of teaching that helps you care about the Old Testament in a way you never have before. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
Brother Baron is so amazing! He is literally my favorite professor and I am taking another class from him. When he teaches, he makes the stories and doctrines come alive! He makes sure everybody understands what he is explaining and answers any questions you might have. He tries to get to know his students personally and cares for them.
Ross Baron is the absolute best professor at the BYU-I campus. He's amazing at his job and finds a way to spark the spiritual spark in you.
TAKE HIM! the most amazing spiritual class i have ever taken. my testimony is so strong after taking his class. he brings more of a discussion environment where you feel comfortable to share your thoughts. I felt inspired to go on a mission in his class. the way he teaches concepts in the book of mormon is amazing!!!! HE IS THE BEST. fr take him
Brother Baron is very interactive, very passionate, and pretty much just the best person and professor ever.
He's amazing! He strives to bring the spirit and is the most humble and kind person. You can tell he cares about each of his students and wants them to grow their testimonies. His readings and assignments are easy/enjoyable and class discussions are lively and enlightening. Honestly the one class keeping me together this semester. Highly recommend!
Brother Baron is awesome! Really funny guy with lots of great stories. I wasn't a fan of all the reading because sometimes it felt like we were turning the scriptures into busywork :( I enjoyed our discussion style in class and the classmate participation, but I ended the semester wishing we'd spent a little more time studying together in class.
Brother Baron always brought the spirit and made me think outside of the box. I absolutely loved his class and it wasn't hard to keep up in. If you do the pre class assignments and show up then you'll get an A.
His attendance policy is extremely strict (more so than most policies at BYUI). If you fell asleep or were late, a considerable amount of points were docked. I did all of the assignments and had an A until the last day where he failed me because of attendance. (Even after reaching out and explaining that the days I missed were due to depression.)
Best professor on campus.
Absolutely amazing! Class was difficult since you're translating a dead language, but Brother Baron will explain things and most of the class ends up being discussion about doctrines and how one word could translate different ways and what that would mean in English. First teacher to make me want to audit a class, just so I can learn more from him.
His classes are pretty entertaining compared to most other religion courses. He seems to have an issue with exaggerating stories to make them more interesting. Overall, I would definitely recommend taking his classes.
Lectures were very entertaining, he's great at asking and responding to questions. He converted when he was like 20 from Judaism so he has a unique perspective and is a master scriptorian. No tests, just some readings and two reading reflections a week (200 words) so not bad at all. Attendance is necessary.
I know a lot of people really enjoy his class, but I found it really odd. Many of his lectures include teachings on doctrine that has not been clarified and he only allows you to miss 1 day (which he is not understanding about). Overall the class work was easy, but I found myself sitting in his class thinking "what is even happening right now?"
Literally the best professor ever! He is hilarious and has amazing insights towards the Gospel. There is homework every week but it is not bad. Attendance is required but, you don't want to miss the class anyway it's so good.
I loved this class so much!! The class time felt like a big guided discussion and you could ask any question ever and he always had the best answers. The only assignments for the class was that you had to write a 200 word response before every class and 2 easy papers throughout, there were no tests or quizzes. Definitely take him!
Professor Baron brings great energy to the class. If you engage with the material and attend regularly, you'll do well. unstuck study was a helpful study tool for me alongside the textbook.
This was one of the best religion classes I have taken at BYU! Professor Baron was funny, engaging, but also super spiritual. Workload wasn't too bad, just some readings before class and a little write-up about them. No tests!
He truly knows his stuff and always brings the Spirit with him. I participated in some of the greatest gospel conversations of my life in his class. Discussions are meaningful and inspiring. You have to be there in person every class period, unless you have a university excused absence. You wonʻt regret taking this class if you actually show up.
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