The best aspects of the course included the stimulating and applicable topics, as well as the professor’s straightforward and enthusiastic teaching method. The worst aspect of the course was the papers as many students felt they were kind of thrown into the course and not well thought out. Also, the exams were somewhat difficult and were not preceded by any review sessions. The course would improve if the written papers were eliminated and if students were given practice exams or review sessions to help them prepare for the exams. Prospective students should ensure they keep up with al the readings and

The best aspects of this course were the professor’s lecturing abilities and the class discussions. Many students agreed that the professor’s lectures were fantastic and dynamic. He didn’t just summarize readings, but he also dug deeper into scholarly issues and questions. Unfortunately, slides were not posted online, so students were always required to attend lecture, but many students didn’t mind it. The worst aspects of this course were the pop quizzes and the memorization. Students were required to memorize a vast amount of information and Hebrew names and the pop quizzes were seen as more of a bother than an assessment tool. It was suggested that no pop quizzes be given because of the effect it had on grades. Better communication would also improve the quality of this course. Prospective students should not be discouraged from enrolling because of their religious affiliation.