TMST 7009 Fundamental Theology

The resources and methods of theology provide the framework for this course. A primary focus will be on the relationship between revelation, faith, and theology, which includes the role of the Bible and the church's doctrine. The course will also survey past and present methods in 'doing theology,' and consider the connection between theology and spirituality.

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
4.34 / 5 · Very Good
103 responses
Instructor rating
4.49 / 5 · Very Good
103 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 2025Dominic Doyle4.14.34.74.64.54.64.44.54–6 hrs/week17 of 20
Fall 2025Vicente Chong4.64.74.94.84.94.84.75.04–6 hrs/week9 of 12
Fall 2024Andre Brouillette4.64.85.05.04.74.94.94.94–6 hrs/week10 of 13
Fall 2024Vicente Chong3.84.34.84.84.54.55.04.74–6 hrs/week10 of 15
Fall 2023Dominic Doyle—————————16 of 22
Fall 2023Vicente Chong—————————5 of 8
Fall 2022Andre Brouillette4.84.84.94.94.94.74.94.97–9 hrs/week14 of 17
Fall 2022Vicente Chong3.63.53.93.93.63.64.04.34–6 hrs/week12 of 13
Fall 2021Dominic Doyle4.34.44.64.74.54.84.54.7—10 of 15

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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