Best teacher I have ever had! Who ever wrote the previous ratings was an idiot!

All profs need to take a lesson from Rebard. His main focus is getting the students to really grasp the material and not simply memorize.

He loves to teach through stories. That always helps me.

awesome professor, take him for all philosophy classes, helps you understand material, every st. thom professor should learn from him.

A very good teacher, very thorough

One of if not the best professor I ever had. Definitely the best philosophy professor I ever had.

Simply the best teacher at UST; He went above and beyond the clarify difficult material. Was great in the classroom, and also gave me valuable time outside to help me understand Philosophy. Smart, professional, organized - a great prof.

Great teacher and person. presents philo at a very real and "down to earth" manner. he has a great ability to take complex philo concepts and wrap them in the simpiest of words. behind the "ease of understand" there is a brilliant phil

A litte eccentric, but overall, he motivates you to think. He will try to intimidate, but the best way to approach him is to actually know what you are talking about. He will catch your b.s. anytime.

Dr. Rebard is the best professor I have had in college and that is saying a lot because I have had many wonderful teachers. Some may find his unwaivering opinions troubling in our wishy-washy world, but I find it refreshing. His classes have really challenge me and I have really enjoyed them.

This teacher changed my life! he is awesome, he makes u think and reconsider your life. He is not hard if you are a thinker. His lectures are interesting if u like filosophy. Usually has two papers and two tests.

Repeats himself A LOT... Interesting lectures... loved the class

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Rebard. He changed my life. I learned soooo many valuable things from him. I took him as many times as I could (4, I think). He is the most positive and influential professor that I had at UST. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

It's difficult to explain why Rebard is such an effective teacher, but he is. Much of his effectiveness lies in his personal goodness and fidelity to truth. It's contagious!

Rebard is a fantastic teacher, however, as this message board has proven, morons need not apply. People will always disagree with the greatness of teachers with strong opinions, but he is wise, truthful and loves to impart his knowledge on his students. That IS the definition of a great teacher.

Rebard could be more organized, but I enjoy the way that classes are open for discussion on topics that arise and not set to a rigid schedule. This is not high school and I don't need a professor to baby me by setting up lecture modules and worksheets. Rebard's classes allow for intelligent debate.

Incredible man with incredible passion for his work. Always timely, walking in right as class starts and ending his lectures right on the minute for when class ends. Not difficult at all, and repeats himself in different ways so that everyone gets what he's saying.

great guy, open to discusion. If your not interseted in the subject the lectures might be kind of slow but if you are its awsome. very knowledgeable. easy in my class we had to write one paper, take a mid term and a final (all easy A's if you pay attention.) cool guy to talk to after class

Dr. Rebard may seem disorganized, but he's really passionate with his teaching. Some may think that he's only talking to those who he knows, but i didn't know him and in some cases, did not agree with him. The best way to get his attention is to make sure you have a valid argument. He will see through anybody's crap.

Rebard is fair, passionate, and open. He tends to linger on side issues for the sake of students' interests.

THE BEST THERE IS... PERIOD.

Very passionate. We already know he was Peter Kreeft's student in Boston, foremost expert on C.S. Lewis. Likes Chesteron, Etienne Gilson, and Jacque Maritain. His epistemology class was AWESOME!

Good teacher- kind of strange- but I liked his class a lot!

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very interesting. gives great examples.

Doc, is extremely passionate about philosophy. His passion shows in his lectures. He is however, a little strange.But he is a wonderful teacher.

Don't leave the university without this class! A life changer. Rebard is the teacher we all should have and all should want our children to have.

Rebard is the best hands down!!!!! He makes you really understand the topic and he really cares about his students. I am really going to miss having him as a professor. If you hear that he plays "favorites" that is from the people who play solitare on their computer in class. He is the best by far TAKE HIM!!!!

A truly great professor...everyone should take a class with him and find our for themselves why others and I believe he is the best!

Human Person and metaphysics were two of my favorite classes. Not because of the course content, but because of the professor. This teacher is one of the most friendly people i have ever met. Anyone who said thet hated the class or didnt do well probably took the course as a blow off. You just have to go to class all the time and listen and your ok

Good professor in that he really wants you to take something from the class and learn the concepts for life...either you like him or you don't. He likes it when students discuss, but theres no pressure...the most important thing is to some to class and b on time. And good notes will get u an A on the exams, usually just a midterm & final.

Excellent!! Ethics isn't just a 3-credit course; he teaches principles (and more importantly the application of them) that should be ingrained into your life. Does go off on tangents but if you're paying attention, they all relate back to the point he's making. Does make you think, which some people find that to be an inconvenience.

the most life changing professor at our university... take him!!!

Doc truly has arete!! He make everything make sense!!

Rebard is the one, if not the best, you can take at st tommy! Hes easy to talk to, enjoyable, and has great taste in clothes. haha. take him if you want to learn, not if you want to just blow off your years at st thomas.

i thought it was just me that thought he had favorites. i like his lectures, but his grading it biased

As far as Doc goes, he does not essentially play favoritism. If you show up to class on time, never talk and listen he will pretty much like you. Is it that hard? Is it bad to like good students? Those who complain the most about Doc usually are complaining because he did not like them based on their own actions. Show up on time and pay attention.

Yes, he certainly does call on students who actually speak up in class and not those who are quiet but that does NOT mean he plays favorites. I listened (rarely spoke) attended classes, and studied for his tests and he will most certainly grade fairly. He doesn't know my name but that does NOT effect my grade.

Good teacher, picky grader. For metaphysics, we only had a midterm and a final. Even though he gives you a notebook that pretty much a synthesis of what he teaches, he tests you on what he said in lecture. I failed the midterm because I didn't study the notes i took during lecture. Just pay attention and DO NOT skip and you will do fine.

If your goal is a good grade, for the sake of the grade, you are missing the point.Paraphrased from one of the last lectures I attended from Doc:"as the years go by you will be able to remember less and less of the specific lessons from college. The idea is to learn the way to guide your life." If you want to fake it, know that is your decision.

Brilliant. Dedicated. Fair. Inspiring! Highly recommend.

Dr. Rebard is honestly one of the best professors I have ever had. Taking his class is an unforgettable experience. He is very helpful and his lessons are life changing. It was a privilege to have him as a professor and as a mentor. If given the opportunity, you must take him !

I loved taking this class with Professor Rebard. He values respect and punctuality, and he appreciates questions and discussions.

He begins classes with a Q&A and summarizes previous material. Read assigned notes, pay attention to lecture, and review terms and self-tests. He is helpful, and everything is there for you to succeed. He's objective, so all you need to do is take responsibility for your work instead of expecting to be spoon-fed/ an A by default.

Despite a very unorganized class, I actually learned and got something out of Dr. Rebard's class. Read each chapter and takes notes during lectures because some answers to the questions his textbook that he made are only found in the lecutures. Only a midterm, final, and 8-page paper. Do every question and term and he's slighty picky with the terms

Dr. Rebard is clearly passionate and well-versed in Metaphysics. His lectures are somewhat difficult to organize, but they closely follow his textbook. He doesn't take many grades, but they are quite simple if you get a good general idea of the concepts and vocabulary. His words are incredibly inspiring and I learned a lot.

Professor Rebard is a life changing professor. If you don't care about the subject matter, maybe try growing up a little. He truly cares about his students and wants to equip us to live our best lives. Get to know him.

Went into this class off of the recommendation of a friend after they had taken Rebard's class. After demonstrating your interest in the material, he'll respect you as an adult. He's the best prof. I've had. I'm not the brightest student, but this was by far the best class I've taken--it singlehandedly restored my belief in the existence of God.

Professor Rebard is a gem at St. Thomas. His class is manageable if you show up, do the work and participate. He likes to tell anecdotes that go along with his lectures so attendance is very important. The course material can be boring at times, but it's philosophy so it's to be expected.

Professor Rebard really cares about his students. He expects the best out of each and every single one of his students. He is deeply interested in knowing what students think and offers "real life" philosophy. You will be a better person for taking his class!

Rebard is a great professor. He is very knowledgeable about the world and has a lot of wisdom he wants to share. You will always learn something new in his class, as long as you pay attention. He has a textbook that he requires you to have and it is the KEY to passing. As long as you understand that book youre solid. Only 3 required grades.