TMST 7091 Eucharistic Theology

This course will reflect on the theology of the Eucharist as it has developed throughout the history of the Church, and will seek a contemporary understanding of traditional doctrines in light of Vatican II and the reformed ritual for the Eucharistic liturgy.

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
4.31 / 5 · Very Good
61 responses
Instructor rating
4.41 / 5 · Very Good
61 responses
Terms evaluated
5
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 2026John Baldovin4.34.34.34.54.54.44.84.54–6 hrs/week15 of 20
Spring 2025John Baldovin4.24.44.14.54.54.54.64.3—11 of 13
Spring 2024John Baldovin4.74.94.84.84.94.85.04.84–6 hrs/week12 of 19
Spring 2023John Baldovin4.54.64.74.94.74.64.84.87–9 hrs/week15 of 18
Spring 2022John Baldovin3.53.54.54.54.14.44.84.34–6 hrs/week8 of 14

Data freshness

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

Instructors

  • John Baldovin
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.41/5