THEO5426 · Theology

From Nile to Niger: African Christian Fathers and Mothers of the Church

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Margaret Schatkin

Associate Professor, Theology Department

5 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.8
Course: 4.7

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Margaret Schatkin

Associate Professor, Theology Department

5 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.8
Course: 4.7

About this course

This course counts as an elective towards the interdisciplinary Minor in Ancient Civilization. Introduction to the Fathers of the Church, with special emphasis on the period after the apostles to the Council of Nicea (A.D. 325). The lives, writings, and teachings of the Church Fathers will be studied through readings in English translation.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.90 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.86 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.70 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.58 / 5

Weekly effort: ~3.5 hours

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Evaluation history 5 terms

All available terms for THEO5426. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Fall 2024	1	4.5	4.8
Fall 2023	1	4.3	4.3
Fall 2022	1	5.0	5.0
Fall 2021	1	4.6	4.8
Fall 2020	1	5.0	5.0