Literary Approaches to the Bible

Peggy Ellesburg lectures well and the subject matter was very interesting BUT - the problem is the class was a seminar, not a lecture, and she didn't seem to know the difference. Other students have mentioned the fact that she plays favorites...and I'd have to agree...she'll love you if you've gone to bible school or have other arcane religious knowledge (although only if it's of the western persuasion). I am usually a talker in seminars...I enjoy taking part in lively discussion - but it was basically impossible in this class - because Ms. Ellsberg talked the entire time. By the end of the semester, although I had fastidiously done all of the work (probably more than most students had done) I couldn't figure out how she could grade me because there was no place in the classroom where I could have exhibited any knowledge.
On the positive side, she's funny and interesting - quite a character - and tells great stories. BUT - I think that she's not what I would call fair. I think a grade from her is pretty arbitrary. Ultimately I was glad I took the course because I found it engaging - but I ultimately I also lost an amount of respect for her teaching. I guess what it comes down to is that she's a bit self-absorbed.