Reviews of professor Israel McGrew

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
If you have little to no knowledge about theology, refrain from taking Dr. McGrew. Although he is very knowledgable about this class, he does not know how to efficiently teach the ideas. His exams are very difficult even if you do the readings and pay attention to lectures. The essay prompts were very confusing. I suggest finding a new professor.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Do not take this class, worst decision I have ever made. For an intro class, the material does not make any sense and overall he is just not a good professor. I would not take this class again.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
If you REALLY love Theology, take his class and you will probably be fine. But for an intro level class, do not take McGrew. You can get by easier with any other professor. His lectures are all over the place and his notes make no sense. If you want to get an A, you NEED to take notes on what he SAYS, not just what he writes down.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I had Prof McGrew as my discussion professor for the team taught Theo with Duns and Kelly, and although I loved the other two, I would've chosen another discussion prof if I could've. Unlike the other two, McGrew pushed faith onto students and basically said he was mad we weren't just reading the Catholic study bible. His lectures were also dry.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
McGrew's teaching style does not make sense and he assigns lots of papers. Anytime I would catch up with work, he would assign more. Don't take this class

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
If you really want to work hard then it is fine to take this class. But there are easier professors and he teaches in a way that is very confusing. He even said at the end of the class that his class is harder than other Theo intro courses. If you need to take this class, then get ready to work. But if not, then choose another professor.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. McGrew knows A LOT about theology and tries to pass that knowledge and passion onto us. I think he is a really nice guy but just get ready to read a lot. Attendance is mandatory.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor McGrew is a lovely person but I did not enjoy him as a professor. You will have readings every night, several long complex papers with confusing prompts, and strenuous exams. Definitely the most stressful course, for no reason, that I took this semester. I recommend taking another professor if you are not religious.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
McGrew is an amazing professor, He assigns a total of three essays (5 pages double spaced) a semester and that is the only assignment throughout the semester disregarding the midterm and final. If you read the material (or view summaries of the material he assigns) you will do well in class. If you have questions during class ask! He loves that!