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Department of Political Science

Lead with conviction in a world that needs it.

Where there is no wise counsel, nations fall — and you can be the counsel that changes that.

A classroom of students in a Political Science course sits facing a large screen showing a televised debate between two politicians. The students, seated at desks and some eating and drinking, watch the event attentively.

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Ethos

Wisdom for the public square. Impact for the world.

At �鶹��Ƶ, political science is studied with the biblical conviction that government is a God-ordained institution — and that the world needs graduates who engage it with both analytical depth and genuine faith. The Department of Political Science exists to develop exactly those people — preparing graduates who lead with Christian conviction and make a meaningful impact in government, law, policy, public service, and every arena where faithful, wise leadership changes the outcome. Our graduates are doing exactly that right now — locally, in Washington, DC, and around the world.

Undergraduate Programs

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Political Science

The Political Science program at �鶹��Ƶ University equips students to understand political systems, institutions, and the principles that drive societal change. Grounded in a Christ-centered framework, students combine political theory with practical application developing the wisdom and analytical skills to evaluate solutions, engage civic life, and lead with integrity in… Read More

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Ethics and Public Policy

The Ethics and Public Policy minor at �鶹��Ƶ University equips students to connect moral principles with political institutions, policy processes, and public life. Drawing on courses in Political Science and Christian Ethics, students develop the knowledge and conviction needed to advocate for faith-based ideas and principled leadership in an increasingly… Read More

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International Affairs

The International Affairs minor at �鶹��Ƶ University equips students to understand and engage a globalized world through courses in international relations, global economics, and foreign policy. Students gain knowledge relevant to careers in government, international business, NGOs, law enforcement, and global missions — developing the perspective needed to navigate complex… Read More

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Department of Political Science Faculty

�鶹��Ƶ's political science faculty are active scholars and engaged practitioners who bring both academic depth and real-world perspective to the study of politics and government. With small class sizes, they know their students personally — developing analytical thinkers who engage political questions with both intellectual honesty and genuine Christian conviction.