Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Students will understand Security Studies
Faith and Political Analysis
Be able to articulate principles of faith in political analysis.
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Students will understand the evolution of American national security policy since WWII, especially since 9/11
Effective Research and Analysis
Students will write a Policy Position Paper
Politics, International Relations, and Political Philosophy
Demonstrate a familiarity with each of the four major subfields of political science: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political philosophy.
Faith and Political Analysis
Throughout the course, students will integrate moral perspectives on American national security policy with secular perspectives thereof
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Possess a factual and theoretical knowledge of countries, political processes, political theories, and political thought.
Effective Research and Analysis
Use appropriate methods of analysis and research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, historical comparison, and textual interpretation to answer political questions.
Political Process, Theory, and Thought
Students will be familiar with the primary institutions and processes of American national security policy making
Effective and Professional Writing
Write professional grade research papers on political science questions.
