Boston College professor
Teaching experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale across available courses and semesters.
Prepared
— / 5
Came prepared for class
Clear
— / 5
Gave clear explanations
Available
4.8 / 5
Available for help outside class
Engaging
4.9 / 5
Stimulated interest in the subject
Course history
Ratings are calculated from the evaluations connected to each course.
THEO1091 · Theology
5 historical section evaluations
4.8 / 5
4.6 / 5
THEO1090 · Theology
4 historical section evaluations
4.7 / 5
4.5 / 5
PHIL1091 · Philosophy
3 historical section evaluations
4.9 / 5
4.7 / 5
THEO8204 · Theology
1 historical section evaluations
4.5 / 5
4.5 / 5
Student perspective
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Apr 10, 2025 · Historical comment
Really amazing professor. Generally an easy class, although there is a lot of reading most of it is pretty interesting. Fr. Shea is kind and very forgiving in terms of grading and deadlines. I would very highly recommend taking his Perspectives class over any other.