Susan Setta is a Philosophy professor at Northeastern University rated 3.7/5 by 38 students, with 3.2/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Susan Setta professor reviews and ratings: 3.7/5 from 38 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
SUSAN SETTA IS MY QUEEN! Seriously, this woman is the best professor EVER. I loved her class so much. She is so intelligent it's unreal. Her tests are definitely tough, but if you take detailed notes in class (every word she says) and study those you'll be perfectly fine. She tells you the essays ahead of time, so just be very clear on the exam.RELS1220 2016-04-09 16:10:27 +0000 UTC
Although pretty irreverent for anybody's beliefs, I think that Setta really tried to tell things like they were. A lot of what she said could be offensive if you're closed-minded, but the information was useful and surprisingly applicable in looking deeper into religions. Pretty easy class in all, go to lectures though!HONR1200 2010-12-31 11:42:46 +0000 UTC
Probably one of my favorite teachers I've had at NU- despite the fact that she's a complete scatterbrain and her notes reflect that. She can be pretty confusing but she genuinely wants everyone to do well and if you go to her office hours, she'll really help you out. she's also the funniest teacher I've ever hadCULTSSECT 2010-04-15 15:46:22 +0000 UTC
Very knowledgeable and opinionated, and teaches an interesting subject very well. Tests are tough, but after the first one you more or less know what to expect. Take good notes.HNR200 2009-07-06 12:18:24 +0000 UTC
You have to go to class and take good notes in order to do well. Her power points are worthless and her lectures are all over the place. Bring your computer and type every single word she says. Then read it over before an exam and it'll be an easy A. She's entertaining and approachable. Be prepared to memorize 20+ religions!PHLU220 2009-04-27 14:08:15 +0000 UTC
I acknowledge that while this class is absolutely huge, Setta does a good job. She's lively, and tries to get people involved. However, the tests are all memory, and I will not retain most of the information from this class. Hopefully, this will improve. On our last test, she sent an email stating our grades ranged from 23 to 98.3....PHLU202 2009-02-04 20:26:19 +0000 UTC
Interesting and passionate teacherBIB200 2008-11-10 23:41:59 +0000 UTC
Great teacher. Makes you want to come to class. She makes the material interesting. It is a tough class but you will learn a lot.HNR201 2008-03-30 16:44:00 +0000 UTC
Great professor. She is really funny and makes the material interesting. Difficult tests, so study hard and take lots of notes! Tests are based on notes, not on text at all. The papers were easy as long as you had a general idea of the readings. Definitely a really good experience..if you have a chance to take her, do it!!HNRU200 2007-12-19 11:56:21 +0000 UTC
Had her for Meaning of Death. Skipped class for more than three weeks straight and sparknoted all the readings, never got below a 90 on the exams. She's very clear, funny, and tries to involve all the students as best as she can. It's still ALL notes and ALL memorization, so if you can get the notes and read them for long enough, it's easy.PHL220 2006-10-03 13:02:25 +0000 UTC
Best class I've ever taken. I'm not a Philosophy major...though i considered becoming one cuz of this class and Prof. Setta. Ok, so u dont get the 1-on-1 some people like, but its a college lecture so get over it. She was VERY clear, even tho it was alot of material, but SO interesting. She's sweet too and makes good connections/examples.MEANINGOFDEAT 2006-06-13 01:19:46 +0000 UTC
professor setta is unfit to teach large groups of students/non-philosophy majors. her style is vauge, her powerpoints useless and her sense of humor NOT funny [ie:she presented students a 'study guide' for the midterm. it was a full page of terms with no spaces in between aka of completely no use.] turned me off from the subject. not worth it.DEATHMEANINGOF 2006-04-25 22:37:39 +0000 UTC
this MAY be a good class for those of you who are philosopy majors.. but otherwise WOW!!! this class is way to in depth and all over the place for a business majors elective class. i would never wish death on someone or would i recommend this class. very low class averages, not that she cares =)MEANINGDEATH 2006-02-24 12:31:13 +0000 UTC
AWESOME PROFESSOR AND COURSE! She knows her stuff and she knows how to teach. Inspired me to add a religious studies minor! Best class and best prof I've had at NU! Take a class with her!CULTSANDSECTS 2005-12-05 10:46:05 +0000 UTC
Awesome course! If you have an elective free you need to take a class with Prof. Setta. She is entertaing, knowledgeable, and amazingly fair on grading. This is probably one of the best professors NU has to offer.BIBLE 2005-04-01 10:54:08 +0000 UTC
Susan Setta has an average rating of 3.7/5 from 38 student reviews.
Susan Setta's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.2/5 based on student reviews.
Susan Setta has taught PHIL1111, PHIL1120, PHIL4390, RELS1220 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.