Recent recorded grades — Spring 2017: 3.64 GPA, 71.9% A/AB (n=32 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.96 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.77 GPA, 84.4% A/AB (n=32 letter grades).
Fall 2026
Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean
Examines ancient religions within their political, social, and cultural contexts, covering ritual, representation, and persecution.
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Jeff Beneker
Summary
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Historical reviews of Jeffrey Beneker: Success relies on reading and marking important quotes for citations in exams and papers, with clear guidance provided for achieving top grades.
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Professors
Fall 2026Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Jeff Beneker is described as organized, clear, and engaging, with interactive lectures that make attendance worthwhile. Reviewers appreciate his straightforward exams and clear expectations for high grades. One historical review notes his sincere efforts to support the class during a personal issue by arranging substitute instructors.
JEFFREY SCOTT BENEKER is recorded teaching in Fall 2007, Spring 2015, Spring 2017, Spring 2024, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 12 / 24 | 0 |
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 9 / 24 | 0 |
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 2 / 24 | 0 |
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the class
Historical reviews of Jeffrey Beneker: Jeffrey Beneker receives high praise for clear expectations, interactive lectures, and straightforward exams, making attendance worthwhile despite required participation.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2017: 3.64 GPA, 71.9% A/AB (n=32 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.96 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.77 GPA, 84.4% A/AB (n=32 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Jeffrey Beneker: Success relies on reading and marking important quotes for citations in exams and papers, with clear guidance provided for achieving top grades.
Historical reviews of Jeffrey Beneker: Students value the organized, relatable presentation and supportive assignments, though one review notes a personal issue required substitute instructors.
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Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean
Recorded 2026-09-07Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean
Recorded 2026-09-07Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean
Recorded 2026-09-07Raw records
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