4.3

Steven Rzonca

Theology - St. John's University - Jamaica/Queens

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I would definitely recommend his either of his courses

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I loved this professor

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THEO3305
Dec 13, 2002

Great Professor. The BEST!!!!!!

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THE3305
Jan 19, 2003

great teacher- actualli make class fun! definitely take him if possible

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PERSCHURC
Feb 5, 2003

Warm, friendly, makes class enjoyable, fair tests

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THEO2400
Mar 7, 2003

love his personal stories but often gets u confused with the lecture. BUT really hard to read the textbooks very boring course but he makes it fun!!!

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HON3750
Apr 8, 2003

Cool.

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THEOLOGY
Apr 10, 2003

I absolutely love his class. He's an adorable, jolly old man! I love his stories and it makes you think deeply about your life! He has a deep impact on students' life!

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THEO2400
May 5, 2003

No Comments

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THEO2400C
May 16, 2003

Nice guy, easy quizzes but you must participate to get an A.

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THEO2400
Jun 21, 2003

Its an easy class, quizes are not hard at all, but don't be fooled. if you don't participate, you wont get an A even if you have 100 on all 3 quizes.

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THEOLOGYS
Jul 15, 2003

Hes the best theology teacher. Ive enjoyed both his theology class and got A's. Participation is a must, but its soooo easyy. You talk about relationships and everything. He's so cool.

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THEOLOGY
Oct 10, 2003

He is very nice and friendly and doesn't make it boring. I havent got any tests so i dont knwo how he grades but I still think hes an A

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THE1000
Oct 25, 2003

One of the best teachers I've ever had!He somehow manages to teach the material,tell his stories and still have time to let you out early.He makes the material so interesting you learn the material without even realizing it.Definitely take him if you can!

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THE1000
Oct 27, 2003

Professor Rzonca is my favorite teacher at St. John's. He makes the class fun and loves to tease his students.

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THEO1000
Nov 13, 2003

Aight, I aint't gonna hate on this professor because he gives you whats gonna be on the test. Now you think it is an easy class but you have to know the info cold to get an A.

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THEOL100C
Dec 12, 2003

he is best, makes the class is fun, his test are not hard, lets you out early and best of all he is really nice

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THE1000C
Dec 13, 2003

Awesome teacher

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THEO1000
Grade: A+
Mar 1, 2004

Yo..this guy cannot teach for his life...dont believe what these other people are talkin about, who wants to participate at 7:30 in the mornin..the tests are tricky especially the midterm...HORRIBLE..

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THE1000
Apr 4, 2004

Shouldn't be teaching. Very pompous, loves himself and thinks he is someone important because he used to work for the bishop. Hands down the worst class I've had at SJU. Reads right from the book in class. Real pompous dude.

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THEO3210
May 6, 2004

MAD easy and MAD FUNNY. He points out the stupid side of humanity. Very intelligent and VERY COOL! Gives u take home exams, and exams are EASY! TAKE HIM!!! He loves to argue too!

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THEOLOGY
May 27, 2004

This class is a JOKE!! His test are soooo easy and the class is fun as well. If you want an easy A TAKE HIM!

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THE1000C
Oct 20, 2004

If you have any sort of intelligence, you will take this class. If you attend class, you'll get an A. He gives you 1 answer on each 20 question test. The big project is a 12 minute presentation by a 3/4 person group on things like saints, the church, and other simpleton topics. Easy A!!!

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THEO1000C
Oct 28, 2004

HE IS THE BEST PROFESSOR AT ST.JOHN'S. HE MAKES THEOLOGY INTERESTING, IT'S NOT SOMETHING MOST PROFESSORS CAN DO. DISREGARD THOSE TWO NEGATIVE COMMENTS. THEY PROBABLY NEVER WENT AND FAILED AND ARE MAD B/C OF IT. TAKE HIM....I GUARANTEE YOU'LL ENJOY HIS CLASS.

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THE1000C
Nov 7, 2004

Awesome guy. He knows a lot, and is very interesting. Show up to his class and you should be able to get an A. I don't know how he does it, but he makes theology interesting.

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THEO1000
Nov 18, 2004

HE IS EXTREMELY NICE AND GIVES EASY TESTS..I NEVER STUDY FOR HIS TESTS BUT I GET A IN MOST QUIZES...I LIKE THIS GUY..THOUGH I DON'T LIKE THE FACT THAT HE TALKS TOO PERSONAL..SOME PEOPLE TAKE IT VERY SUBJECTIVELY..LIKE I DO..BUT NICE, ENTHUSIASTIC AND MAKES THEOLOGY CLASS ENJOYABLE AND MEMORABLE..

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RELIGION
Nov 30, 2004

You have got to be kidding me. I'm not sure these people took the same guy I did. What a nasty teacher. He's kind of full of himself too. Most of the time he reads from the book. Participation is required, but he doesn't ask questions. Stay away

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THEOLOGY1000C
Jan 18, 2005

Maybe this class was easy for the people who went to Catholic high school, but I really had to work for my B+. A group project at the end of the semester is worth 40%. He's a nice guy, but tends to just read from the book...very little outside discussion. Pretty boring at 7:35 in the morning!

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THE1000C
Jan 26, 2005

He's an awesome professor, although he may read from the book, he makes it fun. His tests are easy, just study what he goes over in class, and you'll be fine. Group project at the end of the term.

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THEO1000C
Feb 3, 2005

he thinks of himself as some hot shot.....desperate for a PHD.

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1000C
Feb 13, 2005

The guy reads from the book. He's not the worst teacher I've had at SJU, but he's definitely the most boring one I've had. This guy sort of loves himself. His opinions are supposed to be taken as fact. That's not really the way you are supposed to teach. The group project is ridiculous...

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THE1000
Mar 17, 2005

Nicest most compassionate teacher I've had, really helped my group out when we had some personal issues, very knowledgeable and made a huge impact on my life- if you want a really positive experience from a required course TAKE HIM you will get a lot out of it. Go to class and participate & ur set

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THEO1000C
Mar 18, 2005

A VERY STUCK UP REPUBLICAN! NOT well informed of global issued AT ALL! PLEASE HATE HIM..needs to get out from St. Johns ASAP

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THEO1000C
Mar 19, 2005

Not the worst teacher but not the best. Gives 3 quizzes,a final, and a project worth 40%. His lectures are interesting but sometimes overwhelming at 7:30am. Tests come straight from the book even though he says they come from the notes.

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THE1000
Apr 7, 2005

Easy A. Gives like three quizzes which are really easy, A takehome midterm and final. If you get an A before the final, you do not have to take it. Group project, which is 40% of your grade. Kind of boring, but tries to make it interesting. Very easy A.

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THEOLOGY1000C
Apr 28, 2005

easy tests, but talks as if he is some great theologian

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1000C
May 1, 2005

He is an amazingly nice professor. His quizzes are pretty easy as they are based on the textbook and his notes. Midterm and final are 1 page double spaced papers on topics he gives to you. There is a group presentation that is worth 40% of your grade however there is no writing to hand in.

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THE1000
May 6, 2005

great teacher. you grade your own test, 3 test one was a partner test and other was you just show up and get easy A. mid term and final are 1 page papers one presentation which was easy. only thing is he thinks his opinions are always right. he passes around a sign in sheet. easiest class ever taken

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THE1000
May 7, 2005

Prof. Rzonca is one of the best teachers and certainly one of the most kind human beings that I have ever encountered. He knows his stuff really good, but most of all he knows how to teach it. 3 easy quizes and a presentation that worths 40% of the grade. Loved him from beginning to end.

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THEO1000
Jun 18, 2005

he is really easy, we had a take home midterm and a take home final. the only thing he really looks at and cared about is the group presentation big part of grade. he cares alot for his student, pretty kool. o and he has 3 quizez but he reviews before them. hes one of the coolest prof's ever. hard to fail his class.

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THE
Aug 18, 2005

Just ridiculous that this many people like this man. Now that I have graduated, I can honestly say that he was the worst professor I took at St. John's. I graduated Summa****Laude and am presently in law school. Take a real student's opinion to the bank...stay far away

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THE1000
Grade: B-
Oct 18, 2005

This guy is a brutal professor. Probably the worst class I had at St. John's. He just reads from the book and is very boring. Stay away

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DNY
Nov 25, 2005

he was a great prof; teaches the class through religion unlike most dny classes, ours didnt complain bout him, he tells u to go to the city 2x with a partner (no class trips at 7 on sat. morning) - class discussions r really gud, but u need to read the assigned readings, which are very short...midterm and final is a short paper, n u get 3 quizzes

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DNY
Dec 6, 2005

in the beginning it starts off all about dny but as the semester progresses he goes off track completely..but in a good way he's pretty interesting at times. loves his wive like crazy you'll know that by the first or second day!!

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THEOLOGY2310
Dec 15, 2005

This Professor is the best professor you will ever have. Amazing guy. For those who said he was bad-- u probably never went to class-- and u failed. He has no final or midterm-- They are both papers. And he loves to teach about religion, his wife, life in general and a very wise man. Take him.. u wont regret it

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THEO1000
Jan 5, 2006

great prof, knowledgable. gives two papers must be a 1 page summary only. great and keeps you awake at 7 30 am

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THEO1000C
Apr 11, 2006

NO Midterm or Final just two 2 page papers. This is the best professor at SJU just cuz of his knowledge and he is NOT boring at all. WILL keep u interested throughout the whole class.

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DNY
Jun 19, 2006

He is such a great professor. Had him my first semester, calmed me down. Funny and intelligent, knows his stuff. Makes friends with students, I will miss him!

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DNY100C
Oct 24, 2006

He's nice. His class is rather difficult though because he takes his job VERY

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DNY1000
Oct 24, 2006

He is just the best

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THEO100C
Nov 3, 2006

By far my favorite teacher here at St. Johns. He is truly an amazing man who is not only your prof. but a friend. He is extremely smart and you will really learn a lot from him. Def take this class!! i miss him!

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THEO1000
Nov 12, 2006

He is a very good teacher.the mid-term and final are 2 page essays. if you pay attention you are guaranteed to get nothing lower than a B+.

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DNY1000
Nov 29, 2006

This Professor is great. You are truly blessed if you have this man. He knows his stuff, at times has intresting facts about his life to share, very friendly, makes friends with his students and is always looking to help his students out.

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DNY1000
Dec 8, 2006

great guy. very helpful. gives a lot of work but on interesting topics. keeps lessons short and simple. very good with the students.

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THE1000
Jan 5, 2007

This guy is a good prof and I got a good grade in his class. He is very nice and gets off topic a lot but to me that's what makes him interesting. But overall, a good teacher.

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DNY1000
Jan 7, 2007

WELL BASICALLY... HE'S AMAZING... =] I GOT AN A IN HIS CLASS. NOT ALOT OF EFFORT 2 PASS THE CLASS. JUST PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSIONS & READ WHATEVER HE TELLS U 2 - IT WILL BENEFIT U IF U SHOW HIM UVE READ. LOVE THIS GUYY!!

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DNY1000
Jan 17, 2007

Great professor. Test's can be tricky. He gave a multiple choice test once and all the answers were true. Just study and do the readings and you will be fine. He really cares about your progress and hates it when you don't try so participate or he just might hit the class with a pop quiz...should have gotten a b+ but got an A. He'll help if you try

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DNY1000
Mar 23, 2007

This professor is the soooo great! he loves and truely cares for his students... i got a 50 and 75 on my quizzes but i went and talked to him, made him see my grades were important to me and i ended up with an A- for the semester!! DEFINETLY TAKE HIM!!!!!!! towards the end of the semester you have an easy group proj. that is the majoirty of ur grad

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DNY1000
Apr 12, 2007

He's one of the best professors there are. He is able to keep you interested in whatever he is talking about. There aren't that many quizzes and they're not that hard.. it's usually 20 questions but he gives you a freebie so only 19.. three reflection papers..a group presentation that's not too bad either..

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DNY1000
May 15, 2007

Has his favorites but he cares about his students like no other professor. Do the assigned reading so he doesn't get mad, show up to class and participate...u'll do fine.

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DNY1000
May 26, 2007

He really cares about his students. He's an easy grader but u really have to do your work. He's very easy going unless u don't read. He doesn't give that much in the first place so if u don't do your assignments he flips. The midterm and final were take home essays. There is a group project worth 40 points of your grade. Fail that fail the class.

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DNY101
Nov 2, 2007

the best teacher in st johns. he truly cares about his students gives a fair amount of work but is a fairly easy grader. study for his quizes and do the readings (not much) and your set. idk if he still does it but the last grade is a project.. impress him make him laugh you got an A+ in the bank nicest man alive

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THEO1000
Nov 18, 2007

Easy teacher, find a buddy to grade with and you'll be set. Read a little, participate and you'll do fine.

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DNY1000
Dec 13, 2007

Awesome professor. Class is based on religions in NYC. There are 2 quizzes (3 if there is enough time left in the semester), 3 reflection papers, take home midterm, and take home final. Everything is easy to do. There is also a group project worth 40% of your grade. Pick an interesting topic. Do a nice powerpoint or video presentation. GL & HF.

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DNY1000
Jan 31, 2008

Wonderful prof. He is a realist, and only wants the best for his students. Just do the readings for the 3 quizes(not bad at all), and actually show him you are interested in your education. If you do this, along with actually taking the time to talk to him, you will get an A.

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DNY1000
Apr 5, 2008

EASY PROFESSOR. HAVE TO READ A BIT FOR SOME EASY QUIZES. YOU HAVE TO DO A SEMESTER PROJECT. NOT THAT DIFFICULT. HE'S NICE AND CARING. TAKE HIM FOR AN EASY A!!

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DNY1000
Apr 17, 2009

At first i thought he was pretty hard, but he got really easy as the semester went along. His quizzes on the book are so simple, just stay awake during the movie he shows and you can ace the quiz. His semester project is a really easy group project. I would recommend you take him, but maybe not 7:30 in the morning.

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THE1000
May 13, 2009

He was OK I guess. Two quizzes which were both kind of hard. No HW. A group project at the end is 40% of the grade. No midterm or final, just two, two-page papers. Very hard to get lower than a B.

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THE1000
May 15, 2009

he is really and truly a nice man. hes udnerstanding and kind and really down to earth. the class wasn't bad.. not to much work.. tipical quizes.. midterm paper.. group projects and final papers. i would deff reccomend the class

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THE1000
May 17, 2009

He's an awesome professor. Just two quizzes (you just have to remember vocabulary). Your final and midterm are take home essays. Basically very easy to get a good grade. He's really funny too.

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DNY1000
Aug 21, 2009

amazing professor! i loved going to his class, hes really easy going. we had a couple of essay assignments to do. i handed all of them in on the last day of class and got an A. he's really interesting i would take him again in a heartbeat

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DNY1000
Nov 19, 2009

professor rzonca is really an easy going professor.. we had 3 reflection papers on 2 off campus events and 1 on campus event..we had 2 easy quizes..the midterm was a take home essay based on readings from the text and the final was a 2 page paper about 1 thing you'd change about his class..also lets us out early every time.hes an interesting guy..

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DNY1000
Dec 19, 2010

Rzonca gave quizzes on an awful book that were way too hard on useless information pertaining to ethnicity and religious make up for NY. also, he seemed to only care about the ozanam scholars in the class. He's better than other DNY teachers, but definetly worse than others and i just flat out hated the class, so STJ ELIMINATE DNY...IT SUX!!!

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THE1000
Jan 20, 2011

Prof. Rzonca is awesome! He is very reasonable and understands you have other classes in a semester. This guy has had so many adventures from fighter pilot to international banker!!! TAKE HIM!!!!

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DNY1000
Jun 14, 2011

Sometimes interesting. I tried in this class and got a C+. Very unhappy. Try to get someone better if it's possible.

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DNY1000
Nov 14, 2011

He is such a chilled teacher. All notes are from the textbook, so no need to copy notes. DNY and Theology are boring, his class is boring but the exams are manageable. He let you grade your own quizzes and tests. He's very understanding and nice. TAKE HIM! He's one of the best profs. You don't need to give 100% to get an A.

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THE1000
Nov 28, 2011

He's a really nice guy and definitely cares about his students. He gives a few quizzes, but my class might be different because I am in the ozanam program. He shows personal interest in his subjects (theology and DNY) which helps students connect more easily. I would definitely recommend his either of his courses.

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THE1000
Jan 17, 2012

He is my absolute favorite teacher! He is funny, understanding and you can tell that he loves his job! He teaches well and his exams are easy if you take notes. He has very interesting stories to tell and cares a lot about you as a person. I would definitely recommend this teacher!

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DNY1000
Mar 28, 2012

This teacher was one of the best teachers I ever had and his class was absolutely amazing !

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DNY1000
Apr 13, 2012

The best professor I have taken at St. John's so far. He is so sweet and always willing to help. Half of the class is him telling stories about his life but they're all really interesting. Absolutely take him!

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DNY1000
Jan 14, 2013

Great class! Tests based of notes, in class movies, and reading, so make sure your notes are on everything said and don't miss anything because everything in class can be on tests. Requires reflections on different places you've been in NYC and those will def boost your grade. Easy A in my opinion!

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DNY1000
Apr 1, 2013

he is an amazing professor! he is so interactive with all the students and makes the class fun. i recommend everybody take him as a professor!! he's amazing.

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DNY
Dec 15, 2013

he's the man. what he teaches might be very boring, but the only reason it's bearable is because of him. you will learn a lot.

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DNY
Oct 24, 2014

I loved this professor! He cares a whole lot about his students and while DNY with him included lots of dry material, he somehow made this course still amazing and I always looked forward to his classes even though one of them was at 7:30am in the morning! He is very helpful and understanding. Show up to his classes though!

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DNY
Mar 6, 2015

Professor Rzonca was an absolute pleasure. Aside from being passionate about the class, he's very understanding whether it be about grades or any predicament you may be in. He's very clear on what he expects and as a plus, he's very funny! I would highly recommend any of his courses, you won't regret it.

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THE1000
Nov 1, 2016
Would take again

Great experience! Wish more professors were like him.

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Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

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Textbook Required

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Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (1)
B- (1)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 2 reported grades
A+: 1
B-: 1
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THEO3305

5.0

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THE3305

5.0

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PERSCHURC

5.0

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HON3750

5.0

(1)

THEOLOGY

5.0

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4.0

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3.5

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3.0

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