Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_178389_1 ( location_of_the_church VARCHAR, year_built VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the total number of churches built in 1916?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(location_of_the_church) FROM table_178389_1 WHERE year_built = 1916