Boston College professor
Associate Professor of the Practice, History Department
Teaching experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale across available courses and semesters.
Prepared
4.9 / 5
Came prepared for class
Clear
4.4 / 5
Gave clear explanations
Available
4.8 / 5
Available for help outside class
Engaging
4.7 / 5
Stimulated interest in the subject
Course history
Ratings are calculated from the evaluations connected to each course.
HIST2401 · History
3 historical section evaluations
4.5 / 5
4.1 / 5
HIST2402 · History
3 historical section evaluations
4.6 / 5
4.5 / 5
HIST2412 · History
2 historical section evaluations
4.4 / 5
4.0 / 5
HIST2509 · History
2 historical section evaluations
4.1 / 5
4.2 / 5
HIST2804 · History
2 historical section evaluations
4.6 / 5
4.3 / 5
HIST2817 · History
2 historical section evaluations
4.6 / 5
4.4 / 5
HIST2512 · History
1 historical section evaluations
4.2 / 5
4.0 / 5
HIST2816 · History
1 historical section evaluations
4.9 / 5
4.8 / 5
TMRE7060 · Theology and Ministry
1 historical section evaluations
4.9 / 5
4.8 / 5
Student perspective
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Jun 1, 2026 · Historical comment
i took us history ii with fr. murphy and i thought it was pretty sufficient (im not a history major). the papers were kinda long but still doable. i wouldn't really recommend if you doze off in class / get distracted easily since there's no notes or slides at all. he's a very kind guy though!
General comment
May 3, 2026 · Historical comment
very nice grader and GREAT man- computers allowed, doesn't care too much abt participation, no in class assignments at all- if you need an extra class he is the GOAT- one of the easiest As at BC(no diss, still great teacher) and pretty interesting as well
Dec 17, 2025 · Historical comment
Father Murphy is very knowledgable as well as being kind and understanding. His class mainly run in a lecture format that covers a long time period so there is a lot to cover. Papers are straightforward and exams are all take home.
Mar 27, 2025 · Historical comment
so great! loved him! i never talked in class, but he really works with you based on your essays and isn't a hard grader for the us pres class. it was super interesting too. learned a lot!
Dec 5, 2024 · Historical comment
Super nice professor, you can tell he wants you to do well. Sometimes class was boring and there seemed like there was a lot of reading, but any assignments were so easy, and reading material is covered in class. Midterms and final were all take-home, and essay prompts were very straightforward.