Gabriela Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I actually really disliked his undergraduate class on the new testament that I took. I thought Dr. John Bergsma was a much better teacher. I think you'll find that is true at almost every college except maybe the most prestigious of colleges. I think it has less to do with the professor and more to do with the United States view on what is considered a college level class. A 3.5-4.0 is like the top 30-40% of students these days in the US whereas it should be more like the top 10%. College has become something that everyone should go to and be able to pass with decent grades rather than truly an academic challenge. With a lot of the professors, especially the theology department (which is what I'm most familiar with), you learn what you put into it. You can pass the class with a B or even an A with a little effort, but to really learn the material you need to be spending quality time with the reading materials and outside research of the subject matter according to references and materials the professor suggests during lectures. There are of course the more rigid rigorous rote learning classes such as the biblical studies classes where memorization and intense research is required to complete papers and pass tests. These are difficult more for the amount of workload rather than the difficulty of workload. Excellent post. Props were not enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I have a BA & MA from Franciscan. I believe that its catechetics program is the best in the nation, though not the best theology program. The faith life, professors, and atmosphere on campus make up for it. Yes, it is like being perpetually on retreat. I choose difficult professors and difficult classes on purpose. No one cares who has a 4.0 and who has a 3.2. I know professors on campus who averaged 3.2 in college. What matters is what you learn and what expertise you gain while you are paying through the nose for tuition. I would rather have a professor who demands a lot and never gives an A, than one who lets me skate through that I do not learn anything with. If you are considering transferring there, can you visit campus ahead of time? Sit in classes, meet professors and students, go to some events on campus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 So University of Dallas VS. FUS.... (Just wondering) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domenica_therese Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Depends if being academically stimulated by your professors is important to you. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domenica_therese Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) A couple majors in UD are regarded as "easy" but I don't know if they deserve that rap. Business, Econ, and Education come to mind. I think the problem with those is that they're some of the more practical majors so they focus more on you doing and constructing things in portfolio type ways to build experience, and some people get by with really mediocre effort. Being at UD is not like being on constant retreat. It's like living on the Agora. 8) Edited February 28, 2013 by domenica_therese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 So University of Dallas VS. FUS.... (Just wondering) How much is University of Dallas? If it exceeds $32,000, go with Franciscan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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