INTL 5563 Ethics, Religion, and International Politics
An examination of the role of religion in international politics and of ethical approaches to international affairs. Special emphasis will be given to religion as a source of conflict, religious communities as transnational agents for justice, protection of human rights, and peace; the historical development and contemporary formulations of ethical norms for the use of force; and ethical and religious contributions to reconciliation and solidarity.
Course overview
- Department
- International Studies
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 4
- Level
- Both
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Cultural Diversity
Requirements fulfilled
- International Studies: Concentration: Ethics and Social Justice – approved courses (six courses in one concentration) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- International Studies: Concentration: Political Economy and Development Studies – approved courses (six courses; either cluster counts) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- International Studies: IS Core: Ethics, Religion, and International Politics (one course; INTL5563, cross-listed PHIL5563/THEO5562) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.44 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.65 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 10
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Christopher Sundaram | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 35 of 47 |
| Fall 2025 | Christopher Sundaram | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 37 of 47 |
| Fall 2025 | Erik Owens | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 37 of 47 |
| Spring 2025 | Nelly Wamaitha Wambui | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 37 of 48 |
| Fall 2024 | Erik Owens | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 42 of 49 |
| Spring 2024 | Ethan Strouse | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 28 of 40 |
| Spring 2024 | Nelly Wamaitha Wambui | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 28 of 40 |
| Fall 2023 | Austin Williams | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 of 52 |
| Fall 2023 | Erik Owens | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 of 52 |
| Spring 2023 | Nelly Wamaitha Wambui | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 23 of 27 |
| Spring 2023 | Ruth Foster | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 46 of 54 |
| Fall 2022 | Cesar Baldelomar | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 47 of 54 |
| Fall 2022 | Erik Owens | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 48 of 54 |
| Spring 2022 | Cesar Baldelomar | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 26 of 47 |
| Spring 2022 | Spencer Johnson | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 1–3 hrs/week | 26 of 47 |
| Fall 2021 | Cesar Baldelomar | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 37 of 49 |
| Fall 2021 | Erik Owens | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 37 of 49 |
Data freshness
Instructors
Sections
- Section 01
- Section 02
- Section 03
- Section 04
- Section 05
- Section 06
- Section 01
- Section 02
- Section 03
- Section 04
- Section 05
- Section 06