Reviews of professor Stu Talene

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Too much work for a 100 level. Lectures were boring and numerous, hours of videos on top of class lectures. Too many papers, and instructions for each were given quite last minute. Textbook is online and incomplete, super inconvenient. Had to read multiple chapters of the Bible, along with textbooks chapters and countless video lectures each week.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He is such a wise professor, I learned so much. His lectures are interesting & he teaches the proper context. He will stop to answer questions and explains assignments well. Ask questions & prepare for the exams & you will do good. He shares his wisdom & knowledge, & opened my eyes to the beauty of the OT. I hope to be another of his classes.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Stu is pretty good, he is very passionate but there is way to much content for a first year course. It is a difficult course for sure, the first midterm was difficult but he does give the essay question to you before hand. His TAs grade hard but stu himself is a relatively easy grader. Unfortunately its the TAs that do the bulk of the grading.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
RELS 101 was my favourite class this semester. Lectures are all over and confusing, but he tells you what is important, so pay attention and you will succeed. Accessible outside class and very passionate and inspirational. Genuinely cares for each student and is a wonderful authentic person. Midterm was easy and final is doable if you study.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
RELS 111 Is a tough class (Intro to old testament) but you learn SO much, it's basically an ancient history class.

I wasn't prepared for it at all, which made me pretty stressed throughout the term (made midterm and a 2000-2500 word paper due on the same tho)

overall an Amazing Prof 10/10 very fun and understanding. 
you'll be happy u picked him.