Reviews of professor Kendall Marchman

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Your grade is comprised of 3 papers and 2 tests. 2 papers based on readings and then a final one at the end of the term. Whatever you get on your term paper is likely what you'll end up with in the class. The tests are based on his lectures, which he doesn't really give because he's too busy rambling about irrelevant material. Good luck passing.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The class is lecture heavy; however, he keeps the class enjoyable with jokes and clips to help visualize the concepts being learned. The class has 6 pop quizzes but he tells you the class before to be ready for one, your lowest gets dropped. Come to class and review the powerpoints/notes and you should be in great hands on his two exams.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Class is mostly about Buddhism, but I didn't mind because it was a religion I was already interested in. A lot of reading, and the texts are pretty difficult, but he explains the concepts well in class. A lot of material but if you understand the major concepts, tests are pretty reasonable.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
He was awesome!!!! Very lecture heavy but they were entertaining. You get a notecard on the tests so that is very nice. There are some pop quizzes but he warns you day before and if you went to class, you'll be fine. Definitely one of my favorite professors yet.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Marchman is a great professor. He mixes lectures and class discussions, and he notices when you don't talk in either (so speak up!). There's not a lot to his class: 7 quizzes, 2 tests, and attendance/participation. All you need to do is show up, do the readings, and study to make an A.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Marchman is engaging and funny. There are a few "pop quizzes" but he gives ample time to prepare. A little unfortunate that the midterm and final determine much of your grade, but if you show up to class and participate in discussions every now and then, it's pretty difficult to not do good in the class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The best professor I have had the privilege to learn from.

Goat.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Marchman is an amazing professor in the Religion department at UGA. He has clear expectations for the class and sticks to the schedule. You have a participation grade, however, the class discussion has always been extremely interesting. He reminds you well ahead of time of due dates. Would take his class again! RELI 4404 Japanese Religion

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Marchman is an interesting lecturer and a nice guy. His focus is Chinese Buddhism, but his Japanese religion course was definitely enjoyable. He was very accommodating in his adjustments for COVID. You will have quite a bit of reading every week, a reading journal, a project of your choice, and a final exam. I would recommend taking him.