TMTM 2008 Introductory Latin: Summer Intensive

This elementary course in Latin presumes no prior study of the language. Basic principles of Latin phonology, morphology and syntax will be treated in classes and reinforced by regular homework exercises and their review in class. Emphasis will be placed on the vocabulary that is appropriate to the various theological disciplines. This course is highly intensive and requires significant weekly work and a fair measure of independent learning. Students will be expected to master the basic grammar and most common vocabulary. There will be optional review sessions held on Friday May 27, June 10 and June 24.

Course overview

Department
Theology and Ministry
School
STM
Credits
1
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
38 responses
Instructor rating
4.58 / 5 · Excellent
38 responses
Terms evaluated
4
Most recent: Summer 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
Summer 2025Franklin Harkins4.34.64.74.64.44.84.64.310+ hrs/week11 of 20
Summer 2024Franklin Harkins4.34.74.94.94.44.93.94.6—9 of 10
Summer 2023Franklin Harkins—————————8 of 13
Summer 2022Franklin Harkins4.34.64.94.84.04.64.74.87–9 hrs/week10 of 16

Data freshness

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

Instructors

  • Franklin Harkins
    Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022 · Official rating 4.58/5