I took this class because nothing else was available, but Im glad I did. I learned more about religion and the content of lectures was really engaging. She doesn't want the class to be stressful, and it wasn't. If you follow the rubric its almost impossible to not get an A. 2 papers, 2 weekly reading and lecture quizzes and a weekly assignment.

Professor Thomas was always engaging and funny during lecture. Her motto is to get her students working, but not stressed, and she certainly does that. She got me really interested in a religious studies I wound up picking because it was all that was left pass 3. If you see one of her classes, take it.

Easy grader who gives lots of extra credit opportunities. The material may be confusing at times and there is a hefty amount of reading but overall would take again.

I really enjoyed taking this class with Professor Thomas. The class itself is not super interesting, especially if you do not already have an understanding of religion, but she made it engaging. She is an easy grader and gives 100% on quizzes even if you fail because she cares more about you being there. Show up and you'll get a good grade!

Readings + Lectures were interesting and she was very accomodating + understanding this quarter. She does lecture + reading quizzes but you get two attempts and they're easy if you're paying attention; the midterm and final are short papers which you work on in span of couple weeks with rough drafts + peer reviews. Would recommend!!

This class is amazing!! Take it with this professor, it is interesting & enlightening. I love her lectures & how she teaches. Dont know how it will be in person since we have been online so far but I am excited to go back! I havent ended this course yet but I got so excited, I wanted to share this! I usually never do these. Manageable class.

Prof. Thomas is very sweet and knowledgeable! There are a lot of readings in this class, but theyre all interesting. Lectures are a little slow sometimes but very interesting! Tests are not multiple choice so make sure you know the material. All in all, a great prof and I enjoyed the class!

I took 2 of her Jesus & the New Testament classes, but they fixated on Bart Ehrman's views, which most NT scholars, including non-Christians, wouldn't support. Sure, they're attention-grabbing, but to be open-minded, do your due diligence & research the works of William Craig, Dan Wallace, Craig Evans, Mike Licona, Michael Bird, N.T. Wright, etc.

Thomas is so sweet and really knows what she's talking about. This class had a LOT of readings, but they were pretty interesting and you could skate by without reading them every once in a while. Lecture slides are always posted on GauchoSpace but they're pretty vague and require attendance to lecture. Doesn't give MC tests so know the material. :)

Professor Thomas is a solid teacher. There's a lot of reading, particularity in the first half of the quarter, but it's all really valuable and/or interesting. I learned much from this class, however I did feel that it lacked a specific focus by the end. The grading is relatively easy, and exams are graded generously. Prof Thomas cares very deeply.

Lectures are truly the most boring material I think possibly offered at UCSB. her slides do not make sense in the slightest and you can't tell if what she's talking about is just a tangent or if its related to the class. she's condescending in her emails and if you speak with her after class. wouldnt take another class with her or recommend

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.