ADTH 1016 Introduction to Christian Theology I: Christian Life and Spirituality

This course considers significant questions in conversation with some of the most important writings in the tradition of Western Christian thought. Its purpose is to encourage students by drawing systematically on primary sources of historical significance to uncover the roots of the Christian faith and life and to delineate the values for which this tradition of faith stands.

Course overview

Department
Advancing Studies
School
ADV
Credits
4
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.69 / 5 · Excellent
45 responses
Instructor rating
4.80 / 5 · Excellent
45 responses
Terms evaluated
5
Most recent: Fall 2025

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Fall 2025Joshua Snyder4.74.84.94.94.64.94.94.54–6 hrs/week15 of 24
Fall 2024Joshua Snyder4.44.54.84.74.64.74.54.57–9 hrs/week11 of 19
Fall 2023Joshua Snyder—————————7 of 13
Fall 2022Joshua Snyder4.95.05.05.04.94.94.64.910+ hrs/week8 of 13
Fall 2021Joshua Snyder5.05.05.05.04.55.05.05.04–6 hrs/week4 of 14

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Joshua Snyder
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.80/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Joshua Snyder · Course will meet biweekly - Attend 1st class for more information;Gasson Hall 301 Tu 06:15PM-08:45PM;Limited seats become available on 8/26 at 9 AM · Offered