Take this as your intro level religion class. Don't need any prior knowledge of Buddhism. Everyday is a lecture, but interesting for the most part. You get a one question quiz each class that's super easy and basically just an free point and for him to take attendance. There's a reading due before class but lectures don't relate to the readings.

Incredibly interesting guy teaching an incredibly interesting course. Easy if looking for a religion credit, but still really engaging.

I took this class as a religion requirement and I would recommend. The class itself barely has any required work other than short nightly readings. The tests and quizzes are very straightforward and there was no additional writing or projects. Prof Grimes is very passionate about Buddhism so that made the classes very interesting. Overall easy A.

Professor Grimes was great. He is very passionate about buddhism which makes it a lot more interesting to learn about. There were only 2 quizzes, the midterm and final which were incredibly easy. There is a reading every day and then he gives a 1 point "quiz" everyday that is super easy to get right if you pay attention. Overall, very easy.

Such a cutie pie. Very passionate about Buddhism, became a monk for a bit, and knows his stuff. 1 question quiz each class on the lecture, a midterm and final that are one page: multiple choice, open ended, & fill in blanks. HW is reading & annotating. Super chill guy and makes the class interesting. Take notes on the powerpoints and you'll be set.

I mean it was legit the freest A i think I have ever had, bro legit doesn't care about his kids at all. Hes mad weird but if you do the bare minimum you will get an A. These other kids just don't know how to study it appears

don't listen to these ratings, he's literally the best. such an easy class, best religion credit if you need one, theres like 2 tests that are made to make you pass. there is no way you can get lower than an a

hes awesome, dont listen to the reviews, the class was super insightful and grimes is the absolute best TAKE HIM!!!!

I took his class and it was boring but interesting. It was easy. We had reading homework that was very easy and all we had to do was ask a question on the reading. We only had a midterm and final and we do a jeopardy in class before and go over everything you need to know. It was a very easy and chill class. I recommend taking it.

he's a great teacher, easy homework, and the midterm was multiple choice and two pages. take him don't listen to these trash reviews

Disregard all the awful ratings they're fake - Samuel Grimes is actually a good professor. Although he is quirky and sarcastic at times, he is very understanding and very passionate about Buddhism. The class was so easy though, he was such a chill teacher - not hard at all. definitely recommend for religion.

Not sure why this man is getting review bombed because anyone who took his class knows he's a chill dude. To give you an idea of his character, when I was out of class for 2 weeks due to personal things, Prof Grimes allowed me to makeup missing homework and gave credit, which is more generous than the average prof imo.

Despite the fake bad reviews, Prof. Grimes was overall a good professor. Class is typically lectures, with a pop quiz in the middle but it's always easy if you had been listening to what he said that day. Overall, it was a good class for the religion requirement and Buddhism is a really interesting topic!

Professor Grimes was an easy A. Funny and knowledgeable about Buddhism.

Professor Grimes is a really good guy and honestly a great prof! He's extremely interested and passionate about Buddhism and has traveled a lot to study it. Class is easy to digest and understand if you do the readings. Quizzes every class period but if you were paying attention they're easy to get right. I'd take his class again!

This class was a very easy way to get your religion 1000 level credit and would be very hard to do poorly in. There are daily quizzes in the middle of the lectures but are normally just one word answers.

I loved this course

Prof. Grimes is very passionate about what he teaches. There is a 1 question pop quiz every class based on the lecture that day, so as long as you pay attention, you should be fine. The midterm and the final are both just one page front and back. There is plenty of resources given to study from. You should take this class.

Weird but chill, just keep up with the assignments and you'll get an A.

Pretty straightforward class, just do all the Perusall readings and make sure to come to the exam reviews!

Dont listen to the fake reviews, Prof. Grimes is a great teacher and is very passionate. There is a one question pop quiz every class, but its usually just 1 word answers. The Midterm and finals are both 2 pages and extremely easy. If you want to complete you religion requirement in the easiest way, and learn something cool TAKE THIS CLASS!

This has been my favorite class at FU so far. Prof Grimes was such an awesome professor, he has so much knowledge about Buddhism and it was so fascinating. Everything is explained so well. There are no tests during the semester, only a midterm and final, and he prepared us very well. I TOTALLY RECOMMEND THIS PROF!!

Great Teacher

Super awesome teacher. Even if you don't care about Buddhism at all, take this class for your religion requirement. Professor Grimes makes the topic super interesting and clearly cares a lot about teaching. Easy daily quizzes and some light reading but nothing hard. Provides AWESOME review for the midterm and final. TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!

.His class is easy, there are quizzes every class about what we learned that day but if you pay attention theyre not hard.

Take this class for intro to religion course. Super easy, sometimes heavy on the content each class but for final and midterm gave us all the information on what will be potentially on the test. Quizzes are every class based on his lecture that count toward grade and class attendance.

Sam Grimes is a great teacher. I was originally hesitant on taking Buddhism as a required religion, however each class was engaging (sometimes was a bit boring) but taking the class is definitely worth it for an intro religion course. There are quizzes based on his lecture almost each class that are worth your grade and attendance for the class.

Professor Grimes's class was hard at first, and after not doing too well on my midterm, Professor Grimes gave was super accommodating and helpful for how I could have done better. Yes, his quizzes can be hard, but he genuinely wants people to do well and it tells! Take him!!

He gets harder every year because he got in trouble for being too easy. Quizzes everyday based on the slides so that's also how he takes attendance. His tests are nothing like they were on the Review day so make sure you to notes throughout the whole semester. Only 2 tests and its one page long with mc, matching, and definitions.

Idk what all these bad reviews are about this class was so interesting and easy and he gives extra credit for the quizzes that can sometimes be unclear. I was never once stressed about this class at all.

He is a hilarious professor who keeps his lectures interesting. Make sure to pay attention during class so that you can do the one-question quiz at the end.