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Prof Ridgely is one of the most genuinely caring professors I had the pleasure of learning with at UW. She picks interesting readings and clearly knows her material inside and out. I truly felt like I wanted to produce good work just because I cared about showing her that I took her feedback seriously, but was never afraid of getting a bad grade.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Ridgely was incredibly caring and thoughtful. She was truly passionate about the subject she taught and wanted to see her students succeed. She gives very productive feedback, and all of her readings, lectures, and assignments work together well to create a cohesive lesson. Her class gave me a new perspective on the subject.Rate My Professors ↗
I loved her. I am not a religious studies major or religious person, but this class was my favorite I've taken so far. It was super interesting and engaging and really made you think. Professor Ridgely is also super sweet and awesome! Take a class by her!Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Ridgely was such a gem and this was by far the most interesting class I've taken in college so far! I'm not a religious studies major but I would recommend Professor Ridgely and this class to anyone. It's a small class so discussion is very comfortable and she makes it fun and clear that she wants everyone to do wellRate My Professors ↗
Prof. Ridgely is a genuinely caring individual. She personally reaches out to students if she senses something remotely wrong, and she makes discussion/lecture an intriguing time. I would definitely take another one of her classes!Rate My Professors ↗
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ARTHIST 799 is an independent study course where students conduct directed projects arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleExamines the creation and interpretation of the First Amendment through the lens of American Jewish communities and minority religious engagement with the Supreme Court.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
RELIGST 681 is a senior honors thesis course for independent research in the honors program.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
RELIGST 682 is a Senior Honors Thesis course for independent research by honors students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleRELIGST 699 is a directed study course where students conduct advanced projects arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | ARTHIST 799 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | JEWISH/RELIGST 214 | Religion and the First Amendment |
| Fall 2026 | RELIGST 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | RELIGST 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | RELIGST 699 | Directed Study |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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