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Reviews (119)
Keeps contact with students alive. Great person.
Very good teach. I actually always wanted to go to class.
He's a nice guy, but he couldn't teach. Tests were pretty easy. The Gordon Rule paper, however, wasn't. You'll be spending more time at the library than at the mall with your girlfriend.
You can tell that he's very knowledgeable about the different world religions and the different practices, but he just doesn't know how to teach that well. I don't know how else to explain it. If you read the chapters in the book, tests will be easy.
He sucks. A lot of people think he's so great and everything, but I think he's a crappy teacher. Lectures had a tendency to be off-topic, and tests were a joke. I got A's with minimal study. If you really want to learn, don't take him. He's awful.
You buy his book and he goes over it in class. All his tests are online, super easy! And you can take them an unlimited number of times until you are satisfied with your grade! Sarcastic jerk though, but it makes the class fun, cool guy.
He is very clear about what is expected of you. He knows his subject matter but there is a lot of info. to cover in World Rel. & Holocaust classes. He likes class participation and has a sense of humor. Grading is fair. Good notes are essential. All in all, a really nice guy.
He is nice!!! easy to get a A unless you have to spend a lot of time on the test!!! ( Rel 2300 is webct, u can do the tests many time, PHI 2010, u have to prepare a A-4 notes card for the tests)
Took him 4 different times for 4 different classes and always got an A...
Very easy teacher, his test on webct, and can be taken an unlimited # of times. Does any1 know how his test are like in the summer for PHI.
He is the easiest professor I have ever had, easy A......str8 up. All test are done online and there are unlimited attempts. Check online randomly to see when the test are due because he doesn't teel you. He is cool..........
Interesting class and very informative. I took the online class and found it easier than sitting in class and yet fun enough to log on daily.
Good prof. can open your mind. It's as easy and fun class.
This is one of the worst teachers alive. I beg anyone out there not to take him. I just found out that he himself posted three of last comments on this website about how good of a teacher he is and how easy his class is. This class basically allows you to have no life. Please do not take him.
Take this class!!!! Test are very easy since its online and u can take them at home unlimited amount of times, so u have control of your grade. U got to be an idiot if u don't pass this class EASY A!!!
Fantatsic professor, he has the best grading/learning system I have ever seen, by letting you take the exams as many times as you wish, he knows you will learn and be more critical of the information through this testing process. He rocks!
THE TESTS ARE NOT EASY, YOU "REALLY" HAVE TO READ THE BOOK (EXPENSIVE BOOK FOR BEING JUST COPIES THOUGH!)BUT YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO REPEAT THEM AS MANNY TIMES AS YOU NEED. THE TEACHER IS VERY, VERY NICE, HE KNOWS A LOT AND HE IS VERY FUNNY!!
I can't beleive someone can not like him. You anonimus stranger I wish you 100x worst professors in your life (see comment below). This is one of the sweetest and intelligent professor you can find. He knows his topics back and forth. He is superb. I took him 2x and will 1x more. He is excellent. Guys don't listen to bad critics. He is great!
LOVE HIM!!!! great teacher taking him again for another class! just show up listen to him and take the test online.
If you don't pass this class than its your fault because his class is test base and you can take his test until you are happy with your grade.( Let me just say that all of his tests are online and its open book)
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You want to pass? Go to class, read the chapters, and take the online OPEN BOOK tests! Hello? Any easier than that? You obviously have to read BEFORE you take the test. Just in case you don't do well on the test, you can retake it until you do get the grade you want, the grades average out at the end. I recommend him!
Godby is cool as sh--! No need to take notes, because he lectures out of his self written text. The tests are open text, but I recommend you read and pay attention in class prior to taking them online. Attendance IS important and don't be late!
This class was boring. I took his class on line and he did not impressed me. He made a mistake on telling me the right topic for the writing credit, thus I ended up with NO CREDIT! What an XXXX! I bought the stupid book, which is not a real book, it's just papers HE put together! What a SCAM!
Excellent teacher! VERY easy to get an A
Wonderful cool dude. Funny and interesting. Best teacher at BCC, you will enjoy his class. Tests are all on line and easy if you read the material. How could you not get an A? You must take this class for PHI 2010 and religion.
great guy and fun class, but the tests online did hurt me because i didnt read ahead of time. just do that and you will be fine. he plays alot of movies.
Professor Godby's class was as typical of a class as any other. There was nothing out of this world. I would say that 25% of the class was pure factual information and 75% was his own full opinion. No student should pay money to hear another earthling's opinion when one can watch these in the news for free.
this man is a trip he shows a lot of movies and he is fun. you only have to do the open book testat your own time and pace as many times as you. all you have to do is read this books and if you feel like, look at the slides on his website. EXCELLENT TEACHER i am going to take him again for ethic
if you going to take phi2010 you have to take this teacher. Is an easy "A" open book test cannot get any easier than that.
He is an excellent teacher and although some students don't understand his methods he makes sure you know the information. You can do well in this class by consistently doing the work. He's a good teacher and nice.
in this class you really need to read the chapters before you take the test and pay attention in class. if you do that then you should pass with no less than a "B" he also gives a good chunk of extra credit so you should pass the class.Now,as for his teaching some say his wack others think he's funny i know that you will get annoyed at least once
As long as you read the material "his paper book," then you should do well. DO NOT take this class if you need writing credit. He's a complete **** when it comes to the writing credit.
Easy A!!!!! Great teacher......
hE'S GREAT
awesome teacher!
Take his class for an easy A, but dont take his class if you want to learn something. Horrible teacher. I havent learned anything and I have an A in the class... I would never take him again
If you follow his syllabus, you'll be alright. He's fair and his material is clear and that's all that matters.
The class is easy to get an "A" b/c you can repeat the tests as many times as you want, but don't expect to get writing credit. It is next to impossible to get writing credit from him. So BEWARE! He finds excuses not to give you the writing credit. Many of his comments were inappropriate. I would not take this professor!
I can say that this class is pretty easy. You do need to read the chapters but it is easy like other students have said you get to take the test "unlimited"times until the closing date of the test. Read the syallbus. Make sure you do the discussion postings. Now, as to writing credit it was hard for me but he was there to help me out.
very good teacher. easy A class. student can retake test as manytime he or she wants.
EASY CLASS!...EASY A! ...JUST READ...TAKE THE TESTS AS MANY TIMES U NEED TO!..EASY GRADE!!
This instructor is a bit eccentric, and sarcastic. Demeans all religions equally. The first class was a discussion of sex in world religions. He really doesn't teach. He uses movies and some discussions. Likes to call male studdents mam. Its easy to get an A though. I thought my paper sucked, he gave it a 95.
Professor is pretty bad, but the class is easy. Just read the chapters first, then take the open book tests as many times as you want to geta good average.
THIS HAS TO BE THE EASIEST 'A' ANYONE CAN GET.... JUST SKIM THROUGH THE VARIOUS RELIGION SECTIONS AND THEN TAKE THE TEST UNTIL YOU GET AN 'A' AVERAGE... EASY 'A'
Worst teacher on earth. He asks you questions in the test that do not have to do with anything! He is really bad. I wouldn't recommend him to anyone!
Very cool teacher! He's laid back, gives you plenty of food for thought. THe class itself is interesting but he takes it a step further. We watch some good movies, and the presentation we have to do isn't bad at all. However watch out for his test, if you want an A you HAVE to read BOTH books. Other then that I totally recomend this class!
I took his on line class. First of all he did not respond to my emails, so it was almost imposible to comunicate with him. It is an easy A this class. I didn't read his textbook (which is very bad organized and too expensive for just regular papers) I passed all the exams by looking up for the answers on the Internet during the exams. Sucked....
As said b4 he is eccentric, sarcastic and moody. (Almost as bad as the Mrs.) The clarity of information during class is extremely low. It's as if , if you're not watchin a video 2 take notes on, u are spendin free time with him not takin an actual class. His lack or organiztion can only be rivaled by his Wife
I took this class on line. Lots of reading. He wrote the book for the class(tons of typos). Alot of his test questions are unclear, HOWEVER, you can take each test as many times as you want(until locked) so there is NO EXCUSE for anything less than an A. I wouldn't take this class again. Good luck!
do you need to go onto campus for anytime in the online religion course? or ever meet with him?
I took almost all the classes he offered. After leaving I've been thru my 4 yrs of college and then some, but to date Godby is one of THE best professor's I've ever had. There is no comparison, he is smart, kind, interesting and very well versed in his subjects. If you work & respect him he's the best teacher anyone can ask for.
I took his world religion class online. I really learned alot and the tests were not bad at all!! Take him and read the chapter and you will get an A
He mad eme enjoy this class. he knows his stuff. his test are not bad. i would recommend him, just take notes and pay attention
I agree with the person before me. "His book," which he obviously did not have editted, was horribly written with a million grammatical errors. When you ask him questions, he respeonds back with sarcasm and is just a jerk. He is not clear and his book is biased in some parts. I was expecting an easy class, but it wasn't.
Only take this class if you have time. I thought this class would be easier than my Gov't class at the time, but I found myself spending a lot of time reading all his material, I got an A but with a lot of reading-be prepared. Got kinda frustrated on tests since you would get the right answer but still get it wrong for some reason. Good luck!
It is a LOT of reading from his own book. Which is not carried at the college bookstore, and thus I had to pay for. The book has a lot of contradictions. It's still not that hard, as all tests are at home where you can google, wiki, reference notes. The discussions online are good, but I would have liked a general discussion/question area.
Lots ans lots of reading!!! Interesting class, but to much material.I took the class online and got an 'A'.The book has a lot of mistaked and the tests are tricky. For some reason most of the time the right answer was wrong.
I THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE AN EASY CLASSS. IT REQUIRED A LOT OF READING FROM HIS OWN BOOK WHICH I THINK IS BIASED. THIS CLASS TAKES UP TOO MUCH TIME I GOT A B BUT IT STILL WAS A WASTE OF TIME.
great teacher, lots of fun, very funny!!!! Very easy class, the fully online religion course is very different.
Textbook is biased, has too many typos and is lyk $70. A lot of work, but pretty easy if you have time. A LOT of time. He answers in as little words as possible, and is kinda grouchy
The worst teacher I have evet had in my 2 years at BCC. I have some mean teachers but this one is very infair and the tests have nothing to do with the reading, which is alot. NEVER TAKE THIS CLASS, you WILL FAIL.
fair teacher, lots of reading! Best to take with someone u know especially if its online. i neva read the book, i simply searched for the answers within the text or google it. A bunch of friends n i did d class online so it was hassle free!
This had to be one of my MOST favorite professors at BC. His class is fascinating and it made me want to attend his lectures. Tests are VERY simple and the grading is beyond fair. I recommend everyone to take a class with him. He is funny, clear and to the point. Over 90% of the students got an A. GREAT PROFESSOR!!!
JUST COMPLETED THIS COURSE AND GOT I A "B". I SUGGEST YOU TAKE IT ONLINE LIKE ME. THE GOOD THING IS U CAN DO THE TEST UNLIMITED AMOUNT OF TIMES TILL YOU GET A GOOD SCORE, TIMED TEST THO. SHOULDNT GET ANYTHING LOWER THAN A "B". DONT BUY THE BOOK. JUST RESEARCH ANSWERS ONLINE. PRETTY EASY FOR THE POLICY, BUT ALOT OF READING!!
He is awesommeee! Gives great lectures shows great detailed movies that got me into the Holocaust seeing different points of view. Opens your eyes to whats going on around all around you! Tests are not even fair its sooo easyy and can take them multiple times! You need a history credit DEFINITELY take him for Holocaust!
I took Professor Godby online and received a b. You need the book as there are specific quotes and questions on the test. A LOT OF READING!!! The only good thing is he allows you to retake the test but it's an average of all of your retakes. You have to buy the book somewhere else and you cant resell it as it changes every semester.
His textbook is horrible and I have no idea how he was allowed to use it!?!? He isn't helpful. He answers your emails with one word responses. I felt like I was waisting his time by asking questions which is terrible. I got a B by reading the text and googleing the test answers. The text is Bias. Watch what you say in your discussion questions!
HORRIBLE! I took his online class and was very disappointed! The text he makes you buy is biased and basically hand written, (which you can't sell back). He presents his teachings in a biased manner. His discussions are aimed to bully you & god forbid you stand up for yourself, he just belittles you. Overall he shouldn't be teaching religion.
If you're looking for an easy class to take online..this is it! Don't waste your time buying the book, just google the answers. You can take the quizzes as many times as you want till ur satisfied with ur avrg (timed). No final exams, no midterm. Make sure u read 50% of the posts, he can tell and will effect your discussion grades. Easy easy class!
If you're looking for an easy class to take online..this is it! Don't waste your time buying the book, just google the answers. You can take the quizzes as many times as you want till ur satisfied with ur avrg (timed). No final exams, no midterm. Make sure u read 50% of the posts, he can tell and will effect your discussion grades. Easy class!!
Took him online .Easy class never read the book just skimmed it and used internet to find most of my answers but you do need the book and try not to get anything lower than a B on his exams.
omg, horrible professor!!! i took this class in the summer and it was a waste of time, no matter how much you read and try to study, he makes it soo hard. DO not take this class is you want to fail!!
I took this class online it was very easy you will need to read the book and the PowerPoint slice but this class its easy go head and do it you will learn a lot
I took this course online during the Summer and got an 'A'. I am the exact opposite of religious, so the textbook being clearly opinionated didn't bother me much. The quiz grades are based on an average of unlimited attempts; Google is your best friend if you're feeling lazy, however, reading the text makes earning an 'A' practically effortless.
Really easy and fun class...love this teacher
online class. Pretty easy as long as you read, you can retake the test as many times as you want so your grade is really up to you. Overall i didnt enjoy the class though the teacher is extremely opinionated and honestly seems like he tries to confuse people about their own beliefs. Dont take anything personal but stand up for your beliefs.
Who has taken this Professor in a face-to-face class????? I'm debating whether to take him online or in a classroom. HELP =/
I can't belive other comments. This requires WAY more time than your degree classes. I am NOT lazy, but 1st assignment was 110+ pages of reading, 6 power points and a video...its an elective! Had to devote more time for this class than all my degree classes. Quiz retakes change EVERY time so you are basically starting over & internet WONT work!
Took him ONLINE. He is basically an easy A IF you read the book and participate in conversations. The whole class consists of timed tests once a week and a discussion question once in a blue moon. He is very intelligent and helpful, and tests are easy IFFFFFFF you read and take some notes on the book.
Took his online class. He is very smart and helpful. Class is easy if you make lots of notes with the page number so u can take the test with the book. He lets you retake the test as many times as you want but the question do change. 5 discussions as well. Easy class but you NEED to read. I recommend taking this class and would take it again!
Pretty easy class but you will need to read. 5 discussion posts and 9 chapter quizzes. You can take the quizzes as many times as you like but the questions change each time. I basically read the chapter and took the test right after (about 2-3 hrs per week max study/test taking/posting time. The text is not easy to follow (no glossary or index).
Overall easy class. 5 Disqussions and basically a timed quiz every week. You can retake the quizas manytimes until you reach an A. At theend of the semester he lets you make up or get a chance to raise your grade. So in the end your basically the one deciding your grade.Does require reading but i found it very interesting.Got a B in the end :)
You need to read the entire book, possibly highlight (I didn't but that would've made things easier). I don't think it was mentioned that the final test grades are AVERAGES of your scores, so best to get it right the first try! You do get plenty of opportunities to get an A, including an easy syllabus test for about 5%! Great professor and easy A!!
This is the first class that I have ever disliked during my time at Broward College. The professor allowed shouting on the discussion board without correction, which I know is against school policy. When in on-line classes I have always had excellent response when I needed to ask a question of the professor. Not in this class.
I took this class on line. I tell you this, there is a lot of reading. You are allowed the take all test as many times as you want, but for each one, when you take it more, you have to average that grade (for one test, total the points /'ed by how many times you retake). AGAIN, you have to read, but I really liked this class. Do your discussions.
He gives 11 tests including orientation test. Tests are unlimited with total average from attempts. 5 discussion question, you will need to buy his book from campus bookstore because questions on tests with the answer comes from book. It is a easy class to pass with some effort. Very interesting class!
Professor online class has 11 tests including orientation test. Tests are unlimited with total average from attempts. 5 discussion question, you will need to buy his book from campus bookstore because questions on tests with the answer comes from book. It is a easy class to pass with some effort. Very interesting class!
prof. godby is a great proffesor always in a good mood and always smiling even though I attended almost every class lecture it is not mandatoty all assignments are online and you can take them multiple times till you get the grade you desire. His textbook is crucial I had to read read read and read alot more to get my A. not stressful & I recommend
I took Prof Godby for World Religion online and it was one of the most interesting classes I have taken. There is a lot of reading but exams are right from the text and powerpoints. You MUST read...
All questions from quizzes and tests are straight out of the book. Very easy class as long as you do the discussions and just search and find the answers in the book. Recommend him for an easy class.
Interesting class to take. You have to read the textbook in order to pass the quizzes. He responds a lot to your posts to the discussion questions. He challenges u a lot. An Easy A!
WOW! His class was not easy at all. I had to work so hard for his class, and devote about 2 hours PER EXAM. Although you may say that his exams take unlimited attempt, there are over 10 forms, so it is pointless.. Anyways, please if you want an easy A do not take this class.
Nice guy...but acted as if he didn't want you to show up for class. When you did...it was a movie. He wrote the textbook, which was horrible!
Super easy. Take tests and do discussion questions. The tests require you to read and the reading per week is a bit much but other than that I have no complaints. Everything is very straight forward.
Okay, the pros: discussions were interesting and engaging. I appreciated how he challenged us. Format of the book is perfect - more of an outline than a traditional book, making the reading faster. Cons: the book is written poorly. There are a shocking amount of typos and grammatical errors; same for his tests. Smarter-than-thou tone in discussions
this man is very mean and rude!
You MUST read the text book to pass this class. I took this class as an accelerated online class. There were about 11 tests and 5 discussions. They were easy 20 question tests. But again, READ the book. The book is not the best quality but easy to read. I really learned a lot in this class and enjoyed it very much. No complains about Prof Godby.
Expects a high level participation from you, with a low level on his part. He wrote the book & it's TERRIBLE. I enjoy reading & was very interested in this class prior to taking it, but he made it a chore. He requires you to watch movies that are supposed to be at the learning center but are not & when asked about it suggested I buy it on Amazon.
Very easy class, but you have to put in the work. I took this class online and your allowed to retake the quizzes as many times as you want before they close. I took this during the summer so it was very fast paced, but as long as you read the book your fine.
Took his online course. Requires a lot of participation. Rude and mean. Antagonistic questions for discussion. It wasn't what I expected of a World Religion course.
READ HIS BOOK! READ HIS BOOK! READ HIS BOOK! That's your remedy for getting an A. Gives feedback on ALL discussions and is a very unbiased Professor. You will learn online and will get help... I received a B because I had other obligations but this class is an easy A, only if you READ and follow his instructions... Most importantly, you will learn
If you taking this class you must have lots of free time to read, he has a lot of typos on the quizzes that he requires us to take. You MUST READ EACH SELECTION, i suggest take notes that they only way to pass . I Received a B in the class but was aiming for a A.
Took him after reading the bad comments on here and now I regret it . He dropped my GPA horribly . He requires u to buy his heavy ahh book which ISNT helpful it actually makes it more confusing . No final and attendance isnt mandatory cause all we did was watch weird movies . I wouldnt take it again honestly . But im selling his book lol hmu .
Horrible, do not take this professor if you can avoid it. Grading is subjective to his opinion, he took a very interesting subject and slanted it to his own very sarcastic and jaded viewpoint. What you learn in his class is his distaste for religion, starting with being forced to purchase his own books as required texts.
The key to passing this class is reading. Dont pay attention to the negative rates. He's very open in allowing you to come to his office if you need help. He'll point you in the right direction. Rarely had class though, it was more online then ever maybe about 5 classes in 16 weeks. however i been to his office for test help many of times.
He is always willing to help and his lectures are interesting, he is always a little bit opinionated. All I can say if you take this class you have to get the book, that's the only way you're going to pass. It's basically an online class because all of the work is on there.
I was a little bit skeptical when taking this course as, I read comments about this professor when first registering. He is not rude at all, very helpful, insightful as well as inspirational. He is an easy grader on essays and, most of the course work requires reading. If you read you will pass. AND YES YOU NEED TO BUY THE TEXTBOOK!
do not recommend him. he does not make attendance a must which actually made me learn less than I wanted to. lectures do not make much sense. wanted so much more from this class but got nothing.
Meh. Could be so much more than it was. Avoid and find a better teacher
I enjoy this class, the work was easy and he doesn't take attendance so it doesn't matter if you show up or not. Most of the work is online anyway but I would take his class again. I learned a lot.
He seems mean but he is just trying to scare students. He grades super easy if you just follow instructions. He shows very good films in class.
Don't take his class. He gives you guidelines to follow but puts in automatic zeros even if you did the work. I got a zero after doing a three page essay that was said is required. I'm fine with critique, but he doesn't give exclusive detail as to why he fails you even though you did the work. Waste of a class and money don't take him.
Professor Godby is a good professor.I took the express class. His lectures are interesting. We watched some films that were great and interesting. There is a lot of Pearson homework and there are a couple of essays you have to do. His class isn't super hard, you just have to keep up with the work. His test submissions are unlimited which is great.
easy A or B depending. you dont need to attend everything is online. lectures are nice and kinda dramatic but overall he is cool. theres movies you watch too. i honestly could of took this in a shorter term but its easy overall
I stopped showing up for the last 2/3 months of the semester and still passed. Everything is online so just do your work on time and you'll pass. There are three chapters and each one consists of the online work, quiz, and essay.
THIS WAS THE WORST CLASS EVER HE WROTE THE TGEXT ITS ALL HIS OPINION LOTS OF READING VERY BORING MATERIAL ! I THOUGHT THIS CLASS WOULD BE INTERESTING AND IT WAS THE ABSOLUTE OPPOSITE !
very boring boring class but he is very nice
Professor Godby is a good teacher. He made is classes interesting. You do have to read the material and there are essays. But Mr Godby is fair and if you do the work he will give you a good grade.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
19%
Textbook Required
64%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
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PHI2010REL2300
5.0
(1)RELHUNPHI
5.0
(1)ALLSECT
5.0
(1)RELIG111
5.0
(1)EUH2023
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
RELIGION
3.5
WORLDRELIGION
3.0
RELIG111
3.0
REL3000
3.0
REL2000
2.8