TMHC 7218 Introduction to Ignatian Spirituality

A study of the coherent theological vision and practical spiritual teachings of Ignatius of Loyola through his writings (e.g. Spiritual Exercises, Diary, and Testament). The course explores both the historical foundations for Ignatius's spiritual program and its subsequent interpretations by theologians and pastoral practitioners.

Course overview

Department
Theology and Ministry
School
STM
Credits
3
Level
Graduate
Offered
Periodically

Course evaluations

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

Course rating
4.48 / 5 · Very Good
52 responses
Instructor rating
4.51 / 5 · Excellent
52 responses
Terms evaluated
4
Most recent: Spring 2026

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
Spring 2026Catherine Mooney4.34.64.44.34.44.34.94.54–6 hrs/week10 of 15
Summer 2025Andre Brouillette4.54.74.84.84.64.54.83.710+ hrs/week13 of 24
Summer 2025Margaret Felice4.54.04.84.84.64.54.83.710+ hrs/week13 of 24
Fall 2023Andre Brouillette—————————14 of 18
Spring 2022Catherine Mooney4.04.04.54.04.54.04.55.0—2 of 7

Data freshness

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

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