[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:19.471340+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NDI0Mzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2752255","instructor_name":"Chance McMahon","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2023-02-11 03:23:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are garbage. Absolute nonsense. At first, it was funny, but it got old fast when you had to write an essay on the lecture content. You had to write 4 papers. There were 5 to write but you got to skip one. I skipped my last paper so I could quit going to lecture a month early. This was a smart move. The papers are graded by your TA. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2752255","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:19.471340+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1OTA1MjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2752255","instructor_name":"Chance McMahon","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2022-03-04 20:07:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Genuinely the worst TA I've had. Super awkward and boring. Just reads from the slides and paces. Avoid if you can!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2752255","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:19.471340+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODQ3NzEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2752255","instructor_name":"Chance McMahon","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2022-02-11 18:00:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"I doubt that a professor could be worse than Professor McMahon. For a course that was intended to be "introductory" (as the syllabus said), this class was anything but. Not only were the required readings dense and way above my head, the only graded assignments were papers based on these exact readings. Just don't.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2752255","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:19.471340+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjI2ODc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2752255","instructor_name":"Chance McMahon","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2021-12-22 01:41:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"He would read directly off slides about really dense religious material- not engaging content either. The pre lecture readings were VERY long and difficult. Whole class is based on 4 essays + participation and an A is 94%. Grading was overly harsh and many students struggled heavily to succeed in this class in multiple aspects for a 102 level.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2752255","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:19.471340+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDc3OTE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2752255","instructor_name":"Chance McMahon","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2021-12-12 01:11:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was severely boring. The Prof is awkward and is always out of breath when lecturing, which makes listening to them painful. If you're incredibly interested in religion, maybe you would like it, but probably not. The readings are frequent, dense, and hard to decipher, and also very long. Slow readers need not take this course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2752255","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjUyMzk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2026-02-27 23:07:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"I give this a reluctant 5. The content is interesting and the conversations are just so important and riveting. That said, this is much more difficult than a 100-level course. The readings are long and at least my TA was a very harsh grader. I still really recommend the class and an A is possible, but don't take it as a throw-away course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDE0NjUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2025-12-29 22:19:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"While the overall grade of the class ended up being fine, the course material was heavy with a lot of reading that was overcomplicated for a 100 level class. Her feedback is often unclear and grading remained very subjective throughout the semester. I would not suggest taking this course, as it too few credits for the dense course load.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjUwNTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2025-12-15 01:13:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Never let us out of class on time. Called me the wrong name replying to an email where my name appeared three times. Lectures are not engaging, otherwise I would have found the class very interesting. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTYxMjQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2025-12-10 23:49:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"The reading for 102 is lengthy, dense, and hard to understand. Lectures are boring, with Dr. Norman sometimes spending half the class on the title slide. My TA was amazing, and discussions help a lot. Content can be somewhat interesting when applied to medical cases, but unless you actually care about it, DON'T take this class if you don't have to.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTUxMDM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2025-12-10 18:52:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Norman was amazing! She was so passionate about what she taught and did an amazing job with lectures! The essays were a bit difficult at times, but the TAs gave amazing feedback and helped you improve! The one thing is you NEED to participate in discussions as the TAs grade participation very seriously ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTM0NzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2025-12-10 01:07:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"There is so so much reading for the class, even though it is not many credits. She doesn't believe in giving 100s. There are not many assignments at all, so it is very hard to raise your grade. In discussions, there are participation grades each week but she never gives a 10. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzUwOTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2025-10-23 22:20:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"For a 102 class, she has very realistic expectations. She does not believe in giving 100s, which creates an environment where you can grow. You really don't need to read that much, and grading is forgiving on writing assignments. She is humble and encourages students in class. I'm excited to take many more humanities classes in the future!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzI3MDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2025-10-17 14:19:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her expectations of students are completely unrealistic for a 102 class. She does not believe in giving 100s, if that tells you anything. You read an insane amount as well, and writing assignments are graded more on grammar than anything. Her pretentiousness and public shaming of students make me never want to take a humanities course ever again. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTI3NTA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2025-01-11 06:00:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Norman was an amazing teacher who clearly is super passionate about what she teaches, which makes going through the content a little easier. This class does require a lot of reading that needs time to be broken down. super interesting content when she explains in class, but lots of material to read through and understand before each lecture.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTIwNzk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2025-01-10 01:39:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Optional Lectures doesn't say much. Really depends on the TA they do the most for grading and teaching. Discussion is very mandatory and helpful. All papers, offer extra credit and participation. Too much reading for any entry level class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDg5MDg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2025-01-06 04:22:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"So engaging and clearly loves what she teaches! Every discussion was very valuable and the lectures were meaningful and well planned. She always arrived prepared. Although there is a significant amount of reading, the books/articles chosen are rich and thoughtful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTc0MTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2024-12-09 17:56:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Norman is a very knowledgeable professor. Her lectures were informative-heavy but very interesting and attention grabbing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzg1MjIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2023-12-23 21:09:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought Dr. Norman was a sweet lady and enjoyed going to lecture. However, my Grandmother died and she say no to an essay extension so. I have a tainted view of her now. I loved my TA though, Abby was the best--I would say my best TA so far at UW. She will be a TA next semester for RG 102!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjYwMzM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2023-12-14 00:59:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this for an \"easy\" humanities credit and hated it. There's so much reading for an introductory class, and they're all abstract and vague. It was so hard to get a grasp on what you were learning. Lectures were so boring and always went over time. The TA was a harsh grader and NOT good at explaining concepts. Don't take if you don't have to.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDc5NjU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2023-11-30 23:09:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall this class assigns way too much reading for a level 100 class and one of her TAs is an extremely hard grader and does not welcome ideas during discussions. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU DON'T HAVE TOO. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzYzMjI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2023-11-09 04:00:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr Norman was a very boring lecturer, it's very difficult to want to go to her lectures and be fully attentive. She assigns way too much reading for an entry-level, three-credit class. There were only 3 required essays that weren't too bad but grading was pretty harsh in my opinion. If this class isn't a requirement for your major don't take it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzA1MDg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2023-01-09 17:11:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was not a very captivating lecturer and kept us late most classes. Overall not awful, but would not take again. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDAwODYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2021-03-02 03:39:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"It was truly a privilege to learn from Professor Norman. She is an amazing professor and person and knows so much about religious studies. She inspired me to want to try my hardest in her class and put as much effort in as I could. I miss this class every day and wish I could take it again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzODgyNjA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2020-11-24 18:48:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"During my time in her class, I've never really interacted with her since her lectures were prerecorded. Her TA was really nice though. Grading wasn't harsh but expect a TON of reading.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODQ5MjE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2020-01-19 03:58:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"For an intro-level class, there was SO MUCH reading. Get ready to read an amount similar to a 5 credit class, even though the course is 3 credits. Online quizzes are worded EXACTLY like lectures, so they're pretty easy. She is very very particular for how you write the essays, though. There was a sign in for each lecture, but missing 2-3 was okay.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:36.948248+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMjY4NTM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1681873","instructor_name":"Corrie Norman","course_label":"RELIGST102","course_id":"RELIGST 102","course_uid":"course_764885597d0c7e7717192fc1","review_date":"2019-10-07 20:31:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"An ABSURD amount of work outside of class for 100 level intro class. About 50 pages to read for every lecture (twice a week), sometimes more, usually not less. Multiple 4 page essays. She speaks in extremely opinionated terms. This is not like a normal religion class- there is black/white right and wrong- opinion is not welcome or discussed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1681873","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]