PhD · Faculty (permanent appointment)
Theology (virtue ethics, bioethics, narrative theology, moral theology)
Education
- PhD Theology, Boston College
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Lively Hare
B+/A with a lot of effort, one-hour weekly synch
positive
- CourseTHEO 13
- 4.0 attainableYes
Had her for Theo 13 and would say she’s B+/A with a lot of effort Teaching Style Ma’am Nalupta only holds one session per week and would have it only for an hour even though you are scheduled on TTH. Ma’am expects you to do your part to do individual/asynch learning before the synch class. Make use of the learning hours and do it accordingly so that you aren’t left behind. Her synch class is mainly there to summarize key points of the readings/modules so ask away if you do not understand anything or if you want her to provide examples. She starts off the class with random questions like Favorite Food, Favorite Song, Hobby, then has everyone answer so class becomes less intimidating. She also expects everyone to be on-cam so be ready to be called out if your camera is off. She’ll also call out people who don’t provide inputs in class so better to recite if you can for topics your quite familiar with. It’s a mix of objective and subjective/application naman. For class recordings, she’ll only give it if you ask for it. She also makes you choose a group with 4-5 members as discussion groups just so that you can talk together about the lessons or if she hold breakout sessions which we did twice if I'm not mistaken. We also presented a mind map together in class. Materials/Canvas Consists of 3 modules dedicate to Love, Marriage, and Family. Her modules were quite wordy and she already told us from the very beginning. She loves Aquinas, Aristotle, Peck so make sure to mention them sa reqs. Readings vary. Some could be long or short depending on the topic but understandable. Look for key points if tinatamad ka na magread especially sa modules 2 and 3. She also likes to provide visual learning materials like videos or graphs but just watch them in 2x speed. Everything is detailed and well-organized as some mentioned also sa reviews just lengthy lang. She also locks the modules so makes sure the complete everything to move on to the next. She asks for feedback also at the end of the modules to see how you felt about the number of learning hours and whether or not you found it difficult to grasp. Requirements 1-3 dbs pero module 1 group presentation with mind map (mentioned already) 1 output each module (Video Presentation by pair or groups of 3, Indiv paper/Video presentation by pair or groups of 3, Recorded Orals) What makes her workload heavy is the fact na you have to be wary of the questions she asks sa db and the readings you need to read. She doesn’t expect long answers but moreso for the quality. She won’t really provide feedback and just grade it out of 1. As for the major reqs, first module video is reliant on terms and application. Second module (I did the indiv paper), she makes it like a research/application paper but research wise she’ll only let you pick 3 sources from her suggested sites. She doesn’t want it to be like a research paper and wants you to use them as examples lang or evidence to make your point. She expects quotes from readings more then you have to cite them with In-text citations. For orals, she makes you choose from 2 thesis statements then it is recorded with a max of 8 mins. You can’t read it off a script or she’ll deduct points if she catches you doing so. No cuts or edits as well. Everything is due at 12 pm on the days you enlisted for (MWF 12pm or TTH 12pm) She’s quite stern about deadlines because it’s all listed down already esp for dbs. Grading Her grading for discussion boards are all out of 1. You have to make sure that you answer all of them and not give half-assed answers or she could potentially give you a 0 even though you submitted it. I would say she has high standards because she really is dependent on quoting or applying the lessons. Just try not to copy paste and supplement it with examples. She expects certain answers already so try not to contradict what the lesson or readings say and rather add on to them instead. She loves if you relate topics to other topics discussed (kahit nasa module 3 ka na, always find a way to relate it to any lessons sa module 1 or 2) Overall Batch 2-able siya! Some may not agree with me so take everything here with a grain of salt. As long as you are able to note the terms and concepts then put them in application you’re all set. She’s a good prof and as someone said has posh tita vibes talaga. She’ll talk about her pet caterpillars from time to time, too. Tips She provides a page with a summary or thoughts on readings. If you find a reading too long, you can skim through her summary/breakdown first then have a look at the reading to highlight quotes you might need for the major outputs and discussion boards. If a reading doesn’t have a designated db, you can just skim through to have more things to quote for reqs or for more clarity as to the general outlook of what ma’am wants to say or get out of the reading. Attend the sync sessions as much as possible. There were times that she provided extension for deadlines but this is only applicable to people who attended that particular class and come in no later than 2-3 mins at the start of class. Try to collate key points one doc so that you don't have to go through every reading again.more
Quiet Tiger
Good time under her, modules lengthy but value-adding
positive
- CourseTHEO 13
- Retake?Yes
- WorkloadMedium
I was batch 2 and got ma'am Nalupta for last sem quarter 2 and I'd say I had a good time under her. In terms of her modules they're a bit lengthy but I'd say the length is more value-adding than hassle. Each of them will have maybe 1-2 readings but these weren't hard to read and weren't that long naman, iirc average was around the 10-13 page mark. It'll be best to go over the modules evenly throughout the time given but they're crammable rin naman in a day if you really have to. She wraps/summarizes them up in her synch sessions so it'll help to attend/watch those but don't go in blind cause ma'am likes to ask for class participation/recitation there. For her assessments ma'am asked for one major requirement for each module. Most of these were just indiv papers but when I had her, one req had the option of doing a group video instead, while another req was orals instead of a paper (not live, you just record yourself answer). One thing with ma'am though is her grading. Like others said, she is A-able. I was able to get pretty good scores with her but I asked around and she isn't afraid to give your paper/major req a 15~17 out of 20. For this it'll be nice to understand the topic and understand what a 'complete' answer is. Try to have a complete thesis statement that wraps itself up in the end. She also has minor assessments in the form of discussion boards but these weren't hassle naman, just post something sensible before the deadlines and you'll be fine. I would say though that ma'am as an instructor is nice. You'll see it in your first synch sesh with her, but Ma'am Nalupta has a nice posh tita vibe to her with how fresh she always looks lol. I found ma'am very accommodating, there was a time that I couldn't attend class so I just emailed her a question and she answered it pretty promptly and completely. She's the type to care and want to know what's going on with her students. Overall i'd say ma'am is a good pick for batch 2 and if you're looking for that cliche ateneo theo 13 scott peck love experience, I'd say ma'am does a good job in delivering that with how she presents the subject matter and with the readings she pick. more
Anonymous
Nice naman but only A-able with lots of effort
- CourseTHEO 13
[ONLINE SEMESTRAL] hi!! i took maam nalupta last sem (was batch 2 iirc) and shes nice naman but based on grades alone .. she seems very divisive HAHAHA i got an A but I think I have friends with every possible grade in this subject ,, CONTENT: 1 intro module, 3 main modules, 1 module for OCM online recollection, and i think these r pretty well spaced out!! she gives loooots of readings and most of them are 5-15 pages. she has summary pages throughout the module tho (like right after a page with an assigned reading) so it helped to read those first then read the readings if i was especially lazy lol. most are interesting naman! mahahaba lang talaga sdkjhsf MINOR ASSESSMENTS: a bulk of her assessments are loots of discussion boards worth 1 point each. u need to follow all the guidelines and submit on time (and answer well), otherwise u get 0/1. ur grade probably wont get pulled down if u miss a few, but she picks some random dbs to grade out of 10 instead of 1, so they have a bigger bearing on ur grade. just give a good, complete answer that aligns with the readings/lectures and u'll be fine! ++ i think all of her deadlines were 12nn lol MAJOR ASSESSMENTS: module 1's major assessment is a indiv/group video project. module 2's is indiv/group video project OR an indiv paper. module 3's is recorded orals. there's also a recollection paper for the ocm module. deadlines are reasonable imo, but ur class can ask maam for an extension if need be and shes considerate naman!! SYNC SESSIONS: i think maam checked attendance. sync sessions r really just to synthesize the lessons, sometimes with really minor activities like a short group presentation/recitation abt a topic. u have to on cam tho :") maam asks u to pm her for a valid reason why u can't din. also maam sometimes gives surprise deadline extensions for assessments only for ppl who attend class on time, especially towards the latter half of the sem when ppl dont go to class much. tl;dr: maam nalupta is ok. p good theo 13 experience imo but only A-able with lots of effort bc of lengthy modules and readings :")more
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Anonymous
Wouldn't be hostile, focused on church view of marriage
Hii, I don't really recall her giving emphasis on her perspective on love and marriage when it comes to genders. She focused on sexual morality more on how marriage was viewed in the past (like in the past it was only a contract of rights to another's body) compared to how the church values it now (partnership in life and love) and on what is love, what is chastity. I didn't have classmates who opened up about it either, so I'm not really sure what's her take in the LGBT spectrum, but I think she wouldn't be hostile if someone decides to ask for her opinions about it hehe:>more
Quiet Quail
A-able with effort, would recommend as a batch 2 prof
positive
In my experience, she was pretty okay. Her workload is more manageable and the most bearable compared to other batch 2 experiences I've heard of. Her lessons are kinda lengthy and she's strict in grading discussion boards. Her deadlines are bearable, but you need to ask for extensions really early on. Some of her readings are lengthy as theo classes go, but she also gives relatively short readings to balance them out. TLDR: A-able with effort, Would recommend as a batch 2 prof more
Daring Finch
Good for online, detailed modules, A-able with effort
positive
I think she's a good prof for online classes compared to the reviews about her for on campus. I was batch 2 when I got her, and I thought I was going to suffer, but nopee hehe :> For me her modules are really detailed and that she puts in a lot of effort in organizing them. I would say I really learned a lot from the course because I found the readings, videos, her discussion posts interesting. From what I remember, we had synchronous sessions at the end of modules just so she could help us wrap up. She would also ask for students' opinions regarding the readings and I found her accepting and open to our questions and answers. She also responds to discussion boards even in simple ways like, "oohh that's interesting!" "I can relate!" and also have comments that also add content relevant to the current topic. For workload, I think it might be overwhelming if you're not used to having a lot of discussion boards and readings. The major reqs like the papers for each module are placed before the discussion posts just to let the students prepare and know what to take note of when they're already going through readings. For grades, I agree that she's A-able with effort! :)more
Anonymous
Intimidating at first, super nice and Tita-like
positive
- WorkloadMedium
hi!! I was batch 2 last sem and was able to get her she may seem intimidating at first, but she’s super nice and Tita-like!! She has synchronous sessions after every module to summarize the main points and address questions her students may have. She also keeps her students engaged throughout the session by starting with an ice breaker and asking questions all throughout her discussion. Her modules were quite long with about 1-2 readings and discussion boards each, but her deadlines were manageable in my opinion. She also lets you form your own discussion groups and this really helps since you get to talk about the readings/module content with one another. She’s also very open to having consultations hehe my group and I had about 2 consultations with her after going through the modules and it really reassured us that we were on the right track and that we understood the lessons. A-able with effort!! Overall, I enjoyed taking her class and would recommend her ccmore
Brave Hare
B ☹️
Calm Finch
Kinda bearable naman, but exams are a large chunk
mixed
From what I remember, Ms Nalupta is kinda bearable naman for me. Her most deadly requirement are: midterms and final exams. You can choose either orals or written. I took written for both midterms and finals. You really need to study for these exams coz it is a large chunk of your grade. If you fail both, you will have a slim chance to pass her class. Also, she is strict when it comes to phones. May napalabas sa class ko dati kasi nagring lang yung phone. Also may napalabas din dati kasi wala siyang bible. Aside from that meron din siyang suprise quizzes, group report and papers. Sobrang daming readings as in. Sobrang hassle niya. But at the end I still got a decent grade from her. Just participate lang in class kasi she gives credit for that. Also, if you will be the beadle for the class, you will be on her good side.more
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