HIST4242 · History
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
The aim here is to look at religion as a factor in World War I and the part played by the various Christian Churches in the conflict. This will be examined from the respective viewpoints of all the belligerents. How much did religion figure in the lives of the ordinary combatants? Were there no atheists in the war? Did religious motivation vary among social classes and national groups? What were the peculiar difficulties, for example, in French and Italian religious participation in the war? Although the course will primarily concern itself with Christianity some consideration will be given to Islamic and Jewish perspectives.
Course experience
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Organization
4.7 / 5
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Challenge
4.6 / 5
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Attendance
4.8 / 5
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Assignments
4.8 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~3
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May 8, 2026 · Historical comment
Professor comes across as personable, but the course itself was difficult to navigate due to an unorganized structure and repetitive content. Assignments focused on niche topics, and expectations were often unclear. Feedback could feel discouraging if those expectations weren’t met.
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Spring 2024
1 section