Roncal, Raoul R. teaches at Ateneo de Manila University. Across 22 comments from students, they hold a rating of 4.6 out of 5. Of those comments, 19 read positive and 3 read neutral. They are listed for 1 section this term.
Roncal, Raoul R.
Ateneo de Manila University · 22 comments
What students said
positive 19
neutral 3
mixed 0
negative 0
Roncal, Raoul R.4.6
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Take Roncal if you want a light or doable essay-centered core with interactive small-group sessions, organized modules, and lenient deadlines, and you will still write papers with substance and personal reflection. The three kept writeups are uniformly take-him. Sample is small, so treat section-level exam mix (orals vs long tests) as not guaranteed.
Suits
students who want a lighter core with essays and group discussion
students who will write reflective papers rather than empty completion
students who value a caring, interactive room
Look elsewhere if
students who refuse group discussion
students who need a papers-only section and cannot sit long tests if that section uses them
MA · Instructor · Student Conduct and Discipline Head
Theology (apologetics, Benedict XVI's Christology, biblical theology of John, C.S. Lewis apologetics)
Education
MA Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
BS Electronics and Communications Engineering, Don Bosco Technical School
Career
Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University · Department of Theology · current
Student Conduct and Discipline Head, Ateneo de Manila University · Office of Student Affairs and Services · current
Recent courses
DLQ 10
THEO 13
Roncal, Raoul R. | Ateneo de Manila
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Top comments
Anonymous
Super lenient, chill classes like therapy sessions
positive
CourseDLQ 10
Retake?Yes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadLight
took Roncal but for DLQ 10 (online in semestral mode). Dropping a review in case it helps! Super long review ahead my bad 😅
[LENIENCY] He's super lenient! He moved so many deadlines for us even when only one couldn't submit and he was always considerate 🥺 Online learning is hard but you'll really feel like he's the light that you need in those moments HAHAHA
[CLASSES] Classes are not heavy at all!! My classmates called his classes "therapy sessions" because (1) it doesn't reach the full class duration (like he finishes in 45 mins) and (2) more than 50% of the class is sharing :> Super super chill class so please attend his classes 🥺 + He appreciates recitation so share away hehe
[REQUIREMENTS] Chill and evenly spaced requirements; normally indiv papers with 1k-1.5k words. All of them are about yourself and your discernment but make sure to read and inject concepts naturally :>
[GRADING] He's very lenient and his classes are chill so a common pitfall is to take his class lightly. Many reviews will tell you he's easy A but in our sem that wasn't the case bc he looks for depth in outputs. A-able naman if you stay attentive and participative in his class and be personal in your writing :>
Generally, if you take his class my only tip is to submit to the process and pour your heart out in the papers! + Read the readings with a light heart (think of your life as you read and writing the paper will be more fun hihi)more
Brave Newt
Love him, would take again, light evenly spaced load
positive
Retake?Yes
WorkloadLight
currently taking sir roncal n i love him sm would take 100% again
TEACHING STYLE
- his modules are very organized! i'd say nga he's more tech-literate compared to me cuz of how nice his canvas looks 😅😂
- 1 hour lecture, 20 minutes of u having "small group discussions" to talk about an open ended question sir gives
- he integrates the readings w/ real life experiences (n made up stories that he hears as the head of the discipline office 😂)
WORKLOAD
- workload isn't that heavy
- the only output you have is 1 essay online submission; 3 onsite lts; 1 orals
- workload is evenly spaced out. u can request to ur beadle if sir can move the dl (even the lts) and he'd usually agree
- lts r just thesis statements given beforehand & u write about it on a paper
- how he does his lts is that he'd ask u to connect some of the concepts together from the thesis statements
NOTES
- sir is so fatherly HAHAHAHA he tries to get to know everyone
- open to consultations, he doesnt make u feel bad if u dont understand the topic & doesn't leave till u get it/gets drilled to ur headmore
Anonymous
Would take 100% again, organized and not that heavy
positive
Retake?Yes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadLight
currently taking sir roncal n i love him sm would take 100% againTEACHING STYLE- his modules are very organized! i'd say nga he's more tech-literate compared to me cuz of how nice his canvas looks - 1 hour lecture, 20 minutes of u having "small group discussions" to talk about an open ended question sir gives- he integrates the readings w/ real life experiences (n made up stories that he hears as the head of the discipline office )WORKLOAD- workload isn't that heavy- the only output you have is 1 essay online submission; 3 onsite lts; 1 orals- workload is evenly spaced out. u can request to ur beadle if sir can move the dl (even the lts) and he'd usually agree - lts r just thesis statements given beforehand & u write about it on a paper- how he does his lts is that he'd ask u to connect some of the concepts together from the thesis statementsNOTES- sir is so fatherly HAHAHAHA he tries to get to know everyone- open to consultations, he doesnt make u feel bad if u dont understand the topic & doesn't leave till u get it/gets drilled to ur headmore
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Noble Egret
Still A-able if you cite and connect the readings
positive
4.0 attainableYes
taking him now! he's definitely more iffy than before (made kwento na he was told to "stop giving out As") so he really expects to see citations in the papers and bases the grade on that. but tbh as long as u can connect the readings and modules to ur papers ur all g, still def A-able but w/ some effort hahamore
Witty Yak
B/B+ still need a bit of effort to get the A though but it's doable. Just make sure that what you say during orals is comprehensive, the connection you make between the thesis statements is clear and that you've actually read the readings. :)more
Lucky Panda
positive
he usually asks you to connect a random thesis statement to two or three others, but it isnt that hard tho since they're really connected na talaga. orals is also where the huge chunk of the grade comes from. if you want to get him you better have fast internet cause he was gone in like 5 mins when I enlisted last sem haha. kaya mag B+ with enough effort but definitely A-able :)more
Dapper Egret
positive
ONE OF MY FAVE PROFS 🤍 his classes are really insightful, & feel like inspirational talks. 20 minutes of each session is group sharing, where you try to connect the lesson in your own personal contexts, trying to draw conclusions on your experiences.
He's also really approachable, & will always make himself available to talk to his students whether about school, or giving personal/spiritual guidance. His course requirements are 4-5 reflection papers iirc. He usually grades high for them, but getting A's will require you to contextualize your experiences based on the modules. Overall, easy B+, definitely A-able with moderate effort.
10/10 would recommend 🤍 but head's up as he runs out of slots pretty quickly:0more
Anonymous
positive
GET HIM!! He’s super understanding of students, he extended our deadline because we were all dying with our other classes!! His stories are very valuable and his class was one of two I looked forward to on my back to back days :((more
Icy Heron
Fatherly, fair, light modules; high A if outputs are creative
positive
CourseTHEO13
Retake?Yes
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadLight
online quarter: had him for theo13- v nice prof!! fatherly & checks up on u guys if ok lang kayo, assures u na everything is okiii (esp nung typhoon last year) - in terms of grading: ok naman it’s fair but if u want high A then he prefers todong creative ouputs/synthesis HAHSHSHAHS that lets him know u rlly understand the topic- reasonable & super considerate ! my grpmates and i asked for recon for our grade by addressing his feedback XDD - had 1 task per module & no required discussion board,,, so light workload and the modules sa canvas were short (but this was theo13 hmm)more
Brave Crane
How does he grade in orals?
And what was the class average?
Lucky Hare
Fatherly, fair, light load, high A needs creative outputs
positive
CourseTHEO13
Retake?Yes
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadLight
online quarter: had him for theo13
- v nice prof!! fatherly & checks up on u guys if ok lang kayo, assures u na everything is okiii (esp nung typhoon last year🥲)
- in terms of grading: ok naman it’s fair but if u want high A then he prefers todong creative ouputs/synthesis HAHSHSHAHS that lets him know u rlly understand the topic
- reasonable & super considerate ! my grpmates and i asked for recon for our grade by addressing his feedback XDD
- had 1 task per module & no required discussion board,,, so light workload and the modules sa canvas were short (but this was theo13 hmm)more
Vivid Badger
He gives make up quizzes
positive
He gives make up quizzes 🤗🤗
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Fancy Osprey
Mikaela what was the class average? And how does he grade for orals?
Vivid Wolf
GET HIM!!!! Super fun, doesnt take attendance kasi he trusts you enough to keep up, and konti lang requirements. Had the most chill orals with him and I’m happy I took him kasi he’s just so nice 😭
Quiet Osprey
Truee! Really easy to talk to. Pretty chill class too cause theres group discussions every meeting.
Vivid Ibis
Eugene Villaraza A-able yes. Not really strict with attendance but I highly encourage you to attend his classes and avoid cutting to better understand the lessons. It helps a lot for orals.
Keen Crane
Thank you!!! 💜
Anonymous
thanks daniel!!
Gentle Puffin
Hi, does he allow index cards during orals? 😊
Mellow Badger
Thanks, guys!!! 💜
Calm Dove
Ms Charlotte Andre Dino, could I ask whether he's Batch 2-able?
Daring Badger
Nella Ventura yes po ! A able ! most of my grades were B+/90s so nagbuhat talaga ung (group) outputs na tinido namin creativity😫👍🏽👍🏽
Jolly Wolf
Nella Ventura first time may kwenta mga reply ko sau dito😘😘
Anonymous
How does he grade in orals?
And what was the class average? :)
Anonymous
Ooooh okay thank you so much hehe 😊
Fancy Wolf
Yay! Thank you, Mika!
Does he usually call people for recitation in class?
Fancy Kite
Hi! Get him, kwentuhan lectures, kwentuhan orals, chill session, and has an angelic face 😀
Mellow Urchin
Is he A-able and is he strict with attendance?
Witty Jay
Tysm!!! 💜
Vivid Bison
SUPER ADORABLE!! END OF STORY 😊
positive
SUPER ADORABLE!! END OF STORY 😊
Fancy Panda
Kind and fatherly: lecture then small group discussions
positive
LeniencyYes
vv kind and fatherly. he has this unusual (but fun) way of teaching where we spend around 30 mins for the lecture and then 20 mins for the small group discussions :) he doesnt give a grade lower than 2 in any of your requirements as well afaik hahamore
Anonymous
Amazing, reqs not that heavy, lectures with real life examples
positive
Retake?Yes
WorkloadLight
He's amazing! Requirements aren't that much heavy. It includes 3-4 quizzes based on the lectures and readings he assigned, 1 midterm paper and 1 final paper. He also opens the sign-ups for midterms and finals early in the semester. He includes (modified) real life examples in order to make his lectures relatable and entertaining. I don't think he takes note of those who cuts but he does make an effort to know you (he asked us our names as we entered during the first few days). He's also fun to talk to! There are usually 8-10 thesis statements for oral exams but they aren't hard. Just make sure to listen to sir's lectures, read the readings, and provide examples from your own life. 🙂more
Golden Moth
Lenient deadlines, doable essays, take him
positive
Retake?Yes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadLight
Sir Roncal's lenient with deadlines. The workload is doable too--mainly essays. The rubrics he provided were fairly straightforward. For our finals, he made us choose between doing an oral exam or writing an essay (from what I remember).
In terms of his teaching style, he tries to make it interactive! I remember we would form groups and we'd just reflect on the questions he would ask in class.
You can really feel that he cares for his students. Take him if you can! I personally enjoyed his class ☺️ (TLDR; a 10/10 prof)more
Gentle Hare
Most understanding prof; one paper a month
positive
Retake?Yes
WorkloadLight
one of the best profs!! the most understanding prof ever, workload was about 1 paper every month but if you need an extension he’s super lenient with it. He’s very understanding about how stressed students are (especially since our class were all seniors) so he does his best to make sure that his classes arent stressful or anything. He even mentioned that you can show up to class without doing any of the readings and you’ll be fine as long as you listen.
His onsite classes were usually 1 hour of lecture then the rest were group discussions/reflections. His papers were also doable but he really looks for the way you integrate the lessons to your personal experiences, and appreciates it most when you can connect the diff lessons to each othermore
Jolly Falcon
Favorite prof, A-able with some effort
positive
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadLight
Hi! Sir Roncal was probably one of my favorite profs throughout my college life! Workload wasn’t heavy. It was about 4 papers and he is quite lenient with the deadlines. He encourages his students to participate as he goes along with his lectures and you’ll also have group discussions each session.
I’d say A-able with some effort because he wants substance from your papers as well personal reflections/experiences! 😊more
Rapid Ibis
Easy quizzes, no homework, orals carry the grade
positive
Retake?Yes
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
WorkloadLight
Easy quizzes, no home works, 1 midterm paper, 1 final paper (practically a bonus paper lol), midterm orals (30%), final orals (40%):D Easy B/B+, do well on your orals, it will get you an A:) If you think you're gonna have a hell sem, get Roncal:Dmore
Quiet Hare
Oral sign-ups and thesis statements come early
also, sign-ups for midterm and final orals will (well, were) be given at the beginning of the sem, and thesis statements will be given weeks/months before orals week/s :)more
Clever Bison
Forgiving and lenient, effort is on you
positive
LeniencyYes
Very forgiving and lenient from what I hear, and at least not bad as a lecturer daw. It'll be on you to make the most of the class, I think, since he won't be forcing you to.more
Calm Osprey
I heard from my senior friends that he's good!!👍👍👍
positive
I heard from my senior friends that he's good!!👍👍👍
