INTL 5563 Ethics, Religion, and International Politics

Name: Ethics, Religion, and International Politics
Rating: 4.44 (616 reviews)

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: 0
Level: Both
Offered: Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Satisfies core: Cultural Diversity

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Requirements fulfilled

University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)

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Official evaluation summary

4.44 / 5

Based on 616 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Erik Owens
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.58/5
Austin Williams
Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.85/5
Cesar Baldelomar
Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.68/5
Christopher Sundaram
Spring 2026, Fall 2025 · Official rating 4.95/5
Ethan Strouse
Spring 2024 · Official rating 4.78/5
Nelly Wamaitha Wambui
Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023 · Official rating 4.61/5
Ruth Foster
Spring 2023 · Official rating 4.34/5
Spencer Johnson
Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.37/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Erik Owens · 245 Beacon Street Room 215 MW 01:30PM-02:45PM · Offered
Section 02
Fall 2026 · Erik Owens · 245 Beacon Street Room 215 MW 03:00PM-04:15PM · Offered
Section 03
Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Mcguinn Hall 11 Th 01:00PM-01:50PM · Offered
Section 04
Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Mcguinn Hall 11 Th 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered
Section 05
Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Gasson Hall 308 Th 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered
Section 06
Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Gasson Hall 308 Th 04:00PM-04:50PM · Offered