Great professor. Not an easy course, and Prof. Walker constantly pushed us to challenge simple stories about religion. But this was the best GE class I've taken at UCSB. Walker cares a lot about his students, and if you put in the work (and go to class & follow written comments), you'll do well and learn a lot.

Professor Walker is one of the smartest, most interesting, well spoken, and intriguing people I have ever met. He is incredibly knowledgeable about any number of subjects, and always has something insightful to add to comments in class discussion, no matter what they are about, or what outside sources are mentioned. His classes are must-takes.

Absolute favorite professor and class I've taken at UCSB (which I say as a math major). Prof. Walker covered some really interesting topics in lecture and challenged me to think about American religious history in an entirely new light. He has a unique lecture style but I really looked forward to it because he really kept me engaged the whole time.

Walker tied in lots of pop culture references! The TAs were super helpful; only 2 online tests formatted as exams. Walker had some very interesting connections to real-world and newer examples tied into religious history. Every lecture felt like attending a conference!

One of the best classes I've taken in my entire life. Professor Walker's lectures are unorthodox but super compelling. The connections and arguments he makes are absolutely fascinating. If you go to lecture and pay attention you'll do well.

he mumbles but content is quite interesting. He's got a nervous energy about him but he's sweet and passionate, particularly about wrestling, which felt like a weird tangent to go on in the class but it made sense in the end. Midterm and final were online and open note. If you go to lecture you should be fine for the exams.