I thougth the class was really intersting... he expects a lot of reading and there usually is a paper due every week, but come on, suck it up. They arent that hard heh greades on a check scale! He is really intersting if you listen to him so get over your whinny ****, it's college.

Interesting lecture and overall nice guy but, he graduated from Princeton and assumes his students did the same, extremely hard gradder. If you need to get an A DO NOT take his class.

he is very liberal other than that good

Rel & Globalization: only 5 students enrolled, one of which never showed up. Class discussion, as one would expect from such a small class, was amazing. Read 5 books, wrote a critique on 2 of our choosing, & a final paper. Very intelligent. I learned more from Prof Paeth than from any other prof at DePaul. Highly recommended. One of DePaul's best.

This teacher is an amazing teacher. Really encourages class discussion. There is a lot of reading that he assigns and he is a tougher grader, but he's very helpful and available if you have any questions. His class was one of my favorites. Very understanding if you have problems.

I really enjoyed the class, there were no exams, your grade was based on 4 papers. He was fair on the grading, if you put in some effort to your papers you can get a B, but it was really hard to get an A. Dont take the class if you do not like to read. We had to read 5 books for the class.

Paeth is an excellent teacher. It's easy to get a B but very difficult to get an A. He is a hard grader but the class is worthwhile. His lectures are interesting and easy to understand. He's liberal, extremely intelligent and knowledgeable. No exams :) If you like to write take this class.

Very good teacher, places emphasis on debate and writing. Writing needs to be strictly adherent to prompts. He said himself he does not believe in multiple choice tests. People taking his class should expect a B, but receiving an A is very tough.

He is a simple teacher. Anyone who can't at least get a B in his class has a problem. He doesn't believe in multiple choice test so all you have to do is write about 4-5 papers for his class. He is an easy professor.

Very nice teacher, but semi-hard grader, he exspects a lot of reading but you can make it with a B without basically reading any. You have to write 4 or 5 papers and one is about a book. This class was very interesting at times.

great teacher. very interesting class. a lot of reading, but most of it is interested. I recommend to take this class!!

Good teacher, but lots of readings everyday for class. Helpful with papers.

Awesome! He could just as well be teaching International or Peace studies. A lot of reading and Writing, but the class discussions were very interesting. Texts are from many diverse viewpoints.

Class was mostly discussion, with few notes. The professor is really smart and a really nice guy; wished he would've spent more time going over info. relating to the papers. LOTS to read, and 500-wrd posts on BB every class. Learned a lot on war theory-Chrisianity and Islam-and Iraq. Take it if you're into these topics.

I came to this class with absolutely no interest in religion but Dr. Paeth was able to change this. I don't know how he did it but maybe it was because he clearly knows what he is doing and i always thought religion is all about church stuff. And he's kinda hot too.

When I signed up for business ethics, it was only because I had to. But his class was entertaining, I learned a lot about both ethics and the workings of the economy, and we had intelligent class discussions that often had nothing to do with the readings. It was great.

GREAT TEACHER!!! He does make you read a lot and depending on you class the discussions may go off topic, but having the discussions go off topic is the best part of the class. The readings are relevant to the course and he chooses them for a reason so do the readings. He's understand and will let you modify his essay assignments if you ask him.

There are a lot of books to read but as the prof says you don't need to read every single page. He's very well read and that makes discussions interesting. Participation is important and it doesn't have to relate to the readings so speak up. Ask for help on papers if you're confused. Proofread your work and you'll be fine.

BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS! I think this man is the king of books, if you visit his office they are literally every where. Needless to say, you'll do a good amount of reading. Thought this class would be about RELIGION and WAR but we've mostly just talked about War, and finally getting into religion in the second half of the quarter... overall an OK class.

Read and you'll do fine. There are 3 papers: 2 small, 1 research (final), and weekly online postings. He's really interesting/smart, and as long as you ask the right questions he?ll stay on topic of the books. He does, however, bring up themes not presented in class that can be confusing. Read, read, read!

GREAT TEACHER, if u have a change make sure you take him. One of the most brilliant people i have ever encountered...make sure you read though, class discussions are a lot of fun but you need to know your stuff

If you are complaining about reading and writing,you need to realize you're in college and not grade school.There is a lot of reading and writing yes,but Dr.Paeth helps you through it.Discussions do go off on tangents,but overall a great class and his passion for his work means you'll learn a lot!

This guy is the worst combination of teaching habits. A.) Doesn't talk about the reading in class B.) Expects you to read 7 books over 9 weeks C.) Requires attendance. And the final paper - 20 scholarly sources for a 10 page paper!? If you like Jesus, he's your man, but if you just need a religion credit AVOID.

Great Teacher. He does his job and he does it well.

Overall Dr. Paeth is a great teacher. While there is a lot of reading for this class, it is not always required to participate in class. We did not always stay on topic but none-the-less learned a ton. No test. 2 short papers and 1 long. He gave several extra credit chances. Recommended.

Though I had to take his class for a religion requirement, I'm happy I did. Prof. Paeth is very nice and interested in the subject matter. There is alot of reading, but most of the material is thought provoking. There are 2 short papers and 1 long one and thats it really, besides reading and attendence. Made me respect what he teaches.

The best Professor DePaul has to offer. If you're looking for someone who is passionate about what they teach, Paeth is the one you want.

Great teacher, a fountain of knowledge. Discussions in his class were the most thought-provoking and interesting ive had. Also, a pretty good sense of humor.

Professor Paeth really is passionate about the subject. With that said, do not take his summer class if you are looking for a blow-off. Took it just to get the credit in and worked pretty hard for the grade. A lot of readings (I read this before taking the class too).

I'm not going to lie, the readings can get very dense and overwhelming. Be sure to stay on top of everything, attend class, and take lots of notes! I was dreading taking a religion class, the class discussions were awesome, and he's also funny, nice, and more than willing to help if you're lost. I highly suggest him, but stay motivated!

I really enjoyed this class and learned so much from Professor Paeth. He's so passionate about the work he does, which makes it hard not to stay engaged.

He's super passionate about what he teaches but don't take this class if you aren't willing to put in a lot of work. The readings are very intense and very long. And there's a 10 page research paper due at the end of the course.

One of the best professors DePaul has to offer. Extremely intelligent man who cares about stimulating intelligent dialogue in his students. Many of my friends who took this class maintain a personal connection with him. One of my favorite professors by far.

LOTS of work, but well worth it. This class is exactly what we should be going to college for -- regardless of the workload, he genuinely cares about the material and does his best to help you through it. Deeply intelligent (it's hard not to have an intellectual crush on him), kind, and funny. If you like learning and working for it, go with him

Professor Paeth is a very intelligent guy, and makes many references throughout his lectures to help understand the material. Despite him being a very good teacher, he did assign our class three medium-sized essays and a research paper along with a good amount of reading. If this isn't too daunting to you I would highly recommend taking him.

I had him for my FPS class, he was great! We had 4 papers, pretty clear expectations and he was always willing to meet outside of class to help clarify anything. Good at connecting reading to discussions. Participation in discussions is a must and you have to do at least some of the reading so you can contribute. An understanding and helpful guy.

Scott is brilliant. Brilliant. He knows so, so much, and he's a fantastic lecturer. That being said, the amount of reading is downright unreasonable. Five books, some short, some longer, and a discussion board post for each class. Bear in mind that he assigns up to 100 pages per class. If you don't have the time to read, don't take this course.

Had his class last quarter and really learned a lot about the complexities of Christianity. Wasn't too excited about having to take a religion class, but I was intrigued by his lectures and the thoughts he inspired in us were stimulating. A VERY intelligent, well read man. Pay attention, stay off of the laptop, and learn TONS from him about life.

Professor Paeth encourages thoughtful discussion both inside & outside the classroom. His reading list is long, but engaging. As a would be community organizer, I got to PAX 300 (senior seminar) & found myself wishing that the reading list had come around sooner. Finally, we got to talk about organizing!

I had Dr. Paeth in 2008. The course was called "The Maps of Heaven and Hell". It's been 8 years since I took Dr. Paeth's course and it still ranks as the most intellectually intense, spirited, and important undertakings of my life. Be prepared to be questioned, to have your beliefs challenged, and your head spun, but you'll be better for it.

Terrific professor. You have to do the work, but it pays off. Really good in-class discussions.

One of the best teachers I ever had. Great with students, very kind and competent, Scott always brought the best our of everyone. Great teacher!

Dr. Paeth is a well respected theologian that has taught me a great deal. He cares deeply about the material and the students he teaches. He is always willing to respond to questions and challenges his students to evaluate the subject matter critically.

Paeth was one of the best instructors I had at DePaul- mostly due to the fact that he challenges everyone (students, fellow teachers as well as guest speakers) to think critically. As an adult student in my last years of undergrad- I appreciated it and my work was the better for it.

One of the best professor I have had. I am a Muslim and took religion class with Dr Paeth. He was always open to listen to my ideas and actually taught me a few things about Islam. Amazing professor highly recommended!!

I took my first DePaul class (Discover Chicago) with Dr. Paeth and it was an excellent introduction to the city and to the field of religious studies. Picked excellent textbooks and led classroom discussions that made you think about big questions.

Professor Paeth was a blast. The class was a great deal of fun, and the material was presented in a challenging, engaging manner. He was very communicative and easy to work with, happy to answer questions or just have a conversation about the material.

Scott is a pretty good professor. At first, he comes off very condescending, but as the quarter goes on it becomes clear that he really cares about the subject matter and is just a really smart, nerdy person. A lot of reading that, at times, is unreasonable. His lectures are also vague and often not organized, so the reading is often necessary.

One of the most intelligent professors at DePaul. Six years later and I still remember the class and what I learned. Would rank him in my top 5 at DePaul and I wasn't even passionate about the topic we were studying.

I had Dr. Paeth for a SCUPE course. Amazing class, amazing prof.

Dr. Paeth was and is the best professor I've had, ever, hands down. I had him for two different classes, and both times he was engaging, knowledgeable, and friendly. He's open to debate in his classes, and he really knows what he's talking about. Every DePaul student should take a class with him, whether or not the class matters to their major.

Dr. Paeth was an awesome professor.

Professor Paeth was one of the best and most memorable professor that I had during my 4 years at DePaul University. His classes were challenging yet allowed me to reconsider my positions as well as really made me ponder the discussion topics of morality. These very personal topics were presented in a truly non-biased and intelligent way.

I currently am one week shy of completing my graduate degree from Northwestern University, and Professor Path is still one of the best professors I have ever had. The lectures/assigned readings were interesting and engaging. Not an easy A, but well worth the work. I still find our class discussions relevant in my current line of work.

Originally, I was not very excited about DePaul's Religious Dimensions requirement. However, I became so interested in the area after taking two courses with Professor Paeth that I also took an independent study course with him. These courses helped me realize that I was interested in learning more about public policy rather than Business.

At first I wasn't a huge fan of Paeth but over the quarter I really grew to like him. He is a VERY smart person and sometimes comes off condescending, but his lectures were overall very good. He shows videos and is a big nerd, plus he talks about other authors that you're free to explore if you're interested. Take him, he's one of DePaul's best.

I do not rate professors but I was eager to make a rating for Paeth. He is the smartest person I've ever met. His lectures make me want to come to class. He really gets you thinking. It's fun to disagree with him just to see what he'll say. 4 small papers and reading isn't that mandatory. I loved him

Dr. Paeth is my favorite teacher I have had at DePaul. His lectures are amazing and they feel personal. I am considering picking up a bioethics and society minor because of the impact his class has had on me. He is also super funny. Take this class.

I took Prof. Paeth for Evolution and Intelligent Design (LSP112 course) and it was very intriguing. Participation was basically mandatory because he wanted to hear our thoughts and opinions but this made the class even more interesting. He is very smart and challenges his students to think beyond their current ideologies. Would recommend.

made going to class bearable, was very knowledgeable and open to other ways of thinking.

prof Paeth is a cool dude had him for LSP112 science and religion and he's great at conversation and knows what he's talking about so get ready to participate. very very reading heavy read like 5 books ish but you can get away with skimming but it makes it hard to participate in conversation. Overall great guy would recommend

He knows what he's talking about so he's very interesting to listen to in lectures. There's a lot of reading but tbh I rarely did it and passed all my assignments. He never took attendance in my class but it was quite small, and even though it was a seminar, I never spoke a word and somehow passed. Cool dude, 10 page paper as a final though.

Scott Paeth is a good professor and did not grade too harshly as people say he does. If you read the books, then you will be able to do well on the essays. I don't recommend this for a summer class because there was a 3-page paper due every week and 300-500 pages to read every week. Overall I was skeptical because I hate writing, but it was not bad

Professor Paeth is a very intelligent, caring, and fun person to teach this class. Has a lot of personality and is always encouraging discussion, thoughts and opinions. Lots of homework for REL252, but Professor Paeth is one of the best religion teachers at DePaul. I've taken him twice and it's always been a great experience. Great guy overall too

I loved having Professor Paeth, he is a very very nice man (dad vibes) and he's funny in his lectures too. The REL 351 class is super interesting, even if you are not religious, but it does require a lot of reading and writing. I would recommend it if that's your strong suit. Overall an awesome guy!

Professor Paeth is a great person with great insight into religion. The class was super interesting and had you thinking about different views of despair & hope. The class is not easy and has a heavy workload. You write a paper a week and have to read at least 100 pages of a book a week. The final paper is 2,500 words. Great Professor/Hard Class

Professor Paeth is a caring and engaging teacher. While the workload is heavy, his lectures are informative and discussion-based. Unstuck AI proved helpful for essay prep.

so i don't actually go to depaul and ive never taken one of his classes by dr. paeth is actually my pastor. he is awesome and all of the great reviews of his teaching matches is great pastoring. love this guy.