Study of Gnostic and Manichaean religions as philosophical and ritual systems, as book religions, and in their interrelations with Christianity, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and Platonism.

Prerequisites: Upper division standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
THOMAS C M
Christine Thomas
4.3
55 reviews
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RGST137 . Thomas C M 1 Year, 6 Days Ago

Third time taking Dr. Thomas for a reason. Show up to lecture, pay attention to what she has to say, and the assignments and final come naturally. Lots of reading, but if you like religion it's always interesting. She is super funny, smart, and engaging, and loves a tangent.

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RGST137 . Thomas C M 7 Years Ago

Professor Thomas is intelligent, nice and approachable. She is very organized and her expectations are clear. Two online quizzes (10%), two very short research assignments (10%), attendance (25%), midterm (identify terms and short essay, 25%) and final (essay format, 30%). There are no surprises regarding assignments, she provides study guides.

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RGST137 . Thomas C M 15 Years Ago

Disregard any bad comments you read about Prof Thomas. She is an EXPERT in her field. Anyone who calls her a picky grader is just ignorant about Christianity &those "minor details" missed are prob. fundamental characteristics, not mere details. MUST attend her lectures if you expect to keep up with the course, but she never takes attendance.

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RGST24 . Thomas C M 17 Days Ago

Amazing professor, clearly so knowledgeable. Very compassionate, loves a tangent, and prepares sufficiently for all tests and essays (scaffolding lover). Lots of readings but all interesting and informative. Attendance is not mandatory, but in class quizzes on lectures, she drops a couple low scores, so not unflexible by any means.

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RGST24 . Thomas C M 22 Days Ago

Dr. Thomas is absolutely amazing! She is very knowledgeable and well spoken. Attendence is mandatory, but her lectures give you all of the information you need for assignments. One midterm in class, which she helps you prepare for. If you're interested in trying out a religious studies class I definitely recommend taking one of hers

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RGST24 . Thomas C M 1 Year, 28 Days Ago

Professor Thomas is a lovely lady. The class was VERY boring at times, but I learned a lot. There were easy in-class attendance quizzes everyday (the only reason I went). There was lots of reading, but the grading was super generous. She went on many tangents, but thankfully, she gave good study guides and lots of instruction for the final paper.

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