Have to study to do well but gives very interesting lectures. Great teacher.

He's an amazing teacher, the best I've had in college. You have to work your ass off but you'll learn so much.

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One of the most interesting classes I have ever taken. You have to study a lot but he's a great professor. Make sure you highlight everything he says when he goes over the readings in class.

very hard class, but you'll learn how to study. Listen closely in every lecture, he'll tell you all the answers.

Very hard teacher, but you learn a hell of alot. He is awfully pompous, but he knows what he is doing, so that kinda makes up for it. His classes are worth taking, but be prepared to work your tail off!

Very Hard

Oh Zeff. It was definitely a hard class, but it made you think more than anything. The papers were a bit troubling, just because there was indeed a right answer. But he was very willing to help outside of class. Good guy, but not at all easy.

Wow, hardest class I've ever taken. But I've never become more intersted in the Dalai llama. Zeff is so smart, and though the class is tedious, and the reading is more tedious, I'm glad I took it. In fact, I'm taking him again. You're glad u take it after

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class is difficult, yes, but the subj. is interesting so its worth it. theres no textbk so expect to read a lot of e-reserves. tests arent bad if you study (detailed study guides). a few papers (all less than 3 pgs). zeff is really helpful & approachable.

He's a great teacher...his class is very hard but he will always help you out if you don't understand something...very interesting class

Whoa...3.6 SENIOR GPA just took a Fu@<!^% nose dive for ONE sorry ass humanities credit. Zeff is a GREAT guy no doubt but unless you have your SH!^ together and I mean TOGETHER you WILL fail. Other than that Zeff is very cool.

Great, easy class

It's not an easy class, don't take it if youre not really interested in it. But he's a brillant teacher whos passionate about his subject and theres nothing more important than that. Its a lot of reading but the rest of these ratings are from lazy ****s. Zeff rules

I didnt think it was that hard. He makes everything very straight forward. This class opens your mind and is a great humanitites. Zeff is awesome, well informed, approachable. Overall take this if you have the chance.

Zeff rules! He is so smart it'll scare you, but very chill too. The material is tough but worth the time and energy...His passion for the subject spreads

Great professor, interesting (for the most part)class.

Skeptical @first but ended up loving Zeff. Chill, smart and helpful guy. Class material very hard but all u have to do is take notes constantly in class and u don't have to do all the reading- skim some of it. Tests/papers are okay. Go to class! Also he loves in-class participation.

very interesting class, he's really relaxed. two tests, and a couple quizes, and a question card due every week. you have a couple of papers to write. easy.

Zeff does require work, but you definitely learn enjoyable, intriguing material. Usually courses involve 1-2 2page papers, 1 term paper (7-10pgs), a couple of quizzes, a midterm, and final. Question cards are due every Thursday. May be a little more reading that one is used to for an intro level course. Can, at times, be pompous (in relation to his academic history and abilities) and can be prone to alpha male syndrome, but is a very nice, helpful teacher.

Zeff requires work, but you definitely enjoy what you learn.Usually courses involve 1-2 2pg papers,1 term paper,two quizzes, a midterm,& final.May be more reading that one is used to for a 100 level class.Can be pompous (in relation to his academic history and abilities) and can be prone to alpha male syndrome, but is a very nice, helpful teacher.

Challenges students to think beyond normal boundaries and expects certainty in your work.

A tough class but I learned a lot. Not for the lazy student. He's a nice guy.

i don't think 230 is right, it is the buddhism class though. He's a really great professor! If you study and do the reading in the books to do papers on you'll do fine in the class. however, you cannot be slack or you wont' get a good grade! He makes buddhism easy to understand and overrall is a fantastic professor! take him if you get the chance!

he assigns quite a bit of reading, but i didn't do a lot of it and made good grades in the class. if you put atleast some obvious thought into the question cards and the short papers you're bound to get a good grade. not too difficult, cool guy. takes attendence but hearing the lectures are pretty necessary cause he tests on them.

Nice guy and decent class. has a tendency to get a bit boring. Don't go tired and avoid TR classes (they last soo long). The material is interesting and the workload is completely tolerable. Lecture is easy to follow and you can get away without reading. He gives really clear study guides.

Try to avoid a TR class - they last forever. This class was extremely interesting and I learned a great deal, but it didn't come easy. There is a LOT of required reading, and the tests are difficult. He will help you a lot though, during office hours, and he doesn't choose favorites in class. GREAT professor, not an easy A.

This class was very hard to me, but I did pass. I thought the material was hard to understand. For some reason this course is like taking a phil course. The paper is very hard to right, but I did get a good grade. He is a good professor.

LOVE HIM!! Think he's hott in different way!! Great professor, knows his information!! Kind of hard tests, but is really helpful if you need him.

He's a really interesting guy. There's a TON of reading, but it's interesting. Don't wait until it's almost test time to try to catch up on reading-it's too hard. The ? cards he assigns are great- they were my favorite part of the class. He gives really good feedback, but you have to ask philosophical ?s to get a check plus. tests are hard. STUDY!

Really cool guy...interesting class but can get a little boring.He knows his material really well and you can tell he enjoys teaching it.I've had him for 2 semesters and gotten an A both times without that much work.

Zeff is an amazing professor which is why I took so many of his classes. He provokes great conversation and if you actually participate and TALK, it makes his classes even that much better. If you want an easy A, avoid him, but if you actually want to learn--he's your man! Plus, I think he's really hot!

One of the hardest classes I have ever taken, After doing all the reading and reading it again the stuff we when over in class just went strait over my head he is a good teacher but not for that class

Bjerken is very interested in what he is teaching and adores class participation. He has a great sense of humor as well. He is very willing to help on papers and in preparation for tests. His tests are not hard as long as you study. Question cards may be a pain in the butt, but they are easy and bump your grade up.

Professor Bjerken is amazing. He enjoys teaching the class which in turn makes the class very enjoyable. It's very interesting but requires studying. homework assignments affect your grade so you cannot be slack. but overall one of my favorite classes. Great professor!

Professor Bjerken is very passionate about what he teaches. Attendance is pretty much required if you're going to pass tests and understand the material. I took him for 50 minutes at a time and I don't think I could have been in there for an hour and a half since all he does is lecture. Enjoys participation so speak up. Tests are hard!

Great professor! He was really passionate and it made me want to learn it. He can seem kind of arrogant sometimes but he is a nice guy. Really helpful and wants you to do well in the class. Takes essay part of tests really seriously and there is a LOT of reading... and you need to do it in order to understand the course. But great guy!

101 was not a cakewalk. Bjerken is an interesting lecturer, more so for more 'mature' students (i.e., upperclassmen who actually care). The nature of an intro RELS course is problematic at best, and Bjerkin does a VERY good job of making it accessible thru varied readings and movies. But you pay the price for this in the hard work you must do

Loved this class. Need to read, come to class, and participate; if that's not your thing, you probably wouldn't find this class fun. He is an AMAZING prof; really cares and responds with enthusiasm. So nice. Really helpful, but asks you to try and really think during lectures and discussion which is fun.

This man is brilliant. He inspires students with his enthusiasm and knowledge. He isn't the easiest teacher, but it's 150 percent worth it. If you study and pay attention (as with any class) you'll be fine.

I loved taking Prof Bjerkens' class even if it was my most difficult class. He is pretty funny and his lectures/discussions are interesting. I don't recommend taking this class if you plan to blow off reading assignments or skip class though.

Zeff is awesome. I've taken several classes with him and he is extremely challenging as a professor however he is passionate and great at what he does. If you want to slack off, don't take any of his classes, your grade will suffer. 201 is challenging and I don't recommend it if you aren't a major. However, BJERKEN IS AWESOME.

Bjerken is an excellent teacher but he requires a lot of effort on the student's part. If you need any help he is more than willing to meet with you and discuss how you can improve your grade. Don't take his class if you want an "Easy A" or want to slack off.

He is definitely challenging! You have to go to class and keep up with the readings but its worth it. He makes you think and is also very helpful with improving your writing. Going to class is not hard though because he is quite nice to look at :)

My favorite teacher at the college so far. His class was definitely not easy, but if you attend all the classes and keep up with weekly readings- it becomes very interesting and worth it. I believe he permanently changed the way i think critically and I learned SO much for a 100 level course.

My favorite professor at the College-gives multiple examples when lecturing, even more helpful during office hours, but make sure you read the assignments! He loves class discussion, and might call on you. Only allows three absences, but his classes are always interesting.

Professor Bjerken is awesome. Hands down one of the best professors at the college. He is very passionate about his subject. The lectures are long, but he makes them interesting. Word of caution: If you want an easy A, this is not your sort of class. A easy grade is obtainable if you put in the time and effort. Attendance is mandatory!

Even though the class was not the easiest, he was a great teacher. Loved the class material and his enthusiasm for the subject.

My fav class all semester--wish I was majoring in Religious Studies because of this guy. Lectures give clear information, assignments ALWAYS returned with feedback which is helpful, tests and essays are challenging but in a good way. SO MUCH READING--understandably so & worth it, but used up my 300 free printing pages :( Take this class. Awesome.

Bjerken is awesome! I'm not religious myself and he has made me switch to a religious studies minor! He is super helpful during office hours and is accommodating to SNAP students. TAKE HIS CLASS, there is a lot of reading, but the overall experience and what you take away from the class is worth it

Bjerken is a good professor, but he means business. No extensions or sympathy, no matter what. This class was extremely challenging. He gives good feedback, but in doing so rips your paper apart. Take him if you want to learn a lot, but you'll have to be a grownup! Very "tough love" kind of professor.

I'm a bio major but this religion class was by far my most involved class for this semester. It wasn't SUPER easy but an A is definitely obtainable. He's very clear and detailed about the material we cover. Nice guy, interesting class. Only thing I can complain about is the mass readings assigned, RIP to my 300 free pages.

Bjerken is awesome but don't take for an easy A. There are a lot of reading assignments but they're interesting. Tests and essays were difficult but he gives feedback on all assignments which is really helpful. He likes when you participate and his lectures are great, take this class it's so worth it!

Dr. Bjerken was a great teacher, just had a LOT of reading outside of class. However, the discussions were interesting and I did learn a lot. You do have to participate though; he will call you out if you don't. The graded assignments are hard and the essays have complicated topics. My best advice is to go to his office hours as much as you can.

You have to read quite a bit in this class but you can easily make a B if you complete all the reading cards and pay attention in class. The lectures get boring but the material/films you watch are pretty interesting. Everyone is encouraged to engage in class discussions and makes up a small percent of their grade.

Outstanding teacher. Combination of readings, movies, professor's personal knowledge and class lecture discussion provide students an excellent understanding of the subject and a great learning experience. I look forward to taking another class with him. Important to do the reading assignments and go to class.

Dr.Bjerken's 101 course is what introduced me to the study of religion and brought me to become a minor. There are a variety of interesting readings in this course and every class period is outlined clearly with different discussion points. Students are always encouraged to share their opinion and all the tests are open note. Must apply yourself!!

This is my third time taking Bjerken. He cares so much about religious studies and expanding the knowledge of it. Yes, there is a lot of reading and tedious feedback, but it's all because He wants students to do well. Through his classes, I've become a better writer and analyzer. If you want to learn and grow as a student, you should take his class