THEO 2164 The Challenge of Peace
Religion is often regarded as the cause of conflict, aggression, and massive social evil. This course examines ways in which religion has contributed to resisting evil, preventing violence, and contributing to healing and reconciliation after large scale social violence.
Course overview
- Department
- Theology
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically in the Fall
Requirements fulfilled
- International Studies: Concentration: Cooperation and Conflict – approved courses (six courses in one concentration) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- 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: Global Cultures – Cultures and Social Movements cluster (six courses; electives must come from one cluster) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- International Studies: Concentration: Global Cultures – Cultures at Work cluster (six courses; electives must come from one cluster) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.73 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.82 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Joshua Snyder | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 14 of 15 |
| Fall 2024 | Joshua Snyder | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 14 of 14 |
| Fall 2023 | Joshua Snyder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 of 14 |
| Fall 2022 | Joshua Snyder | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 16 of 18 |
| Fall 2021 | Katherine Jackson-Meyer | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 11 of 12 |