College's catalog - Trinity Christian College

Political Science
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Political Science
C. Emmerich, J. Sianghio (chair)
The mission of the political science program is to inspire students to formulate a Christian
worldview encompassing a biblically-based conception of politics, government, and law and a
view of citizenship premised upon Christian altruism and civic virtue. The department challenges
students to explore the nature of the state and the establishment of a political order which is
good, just, and noble and to learn about biblical virtues such as justice, righteousness, courage,
mercy, and compassion. It also encourages students to actually implement these concepts,
principles, and virtues—to develop and use their gifts and talents for a life of service to church,
state and society.
The political science major consists of a traditional curriculum centered on political theory and
legal studies. The program stresses the obligations of Christian citizenship and offers courses in
four broad areas: political theory, American politics, law and society, and the international political
order. In addition, it prepares students for a variety of careers in politics, government, and law.
The political science program is enhanced by the educational initiatives of the Center for Law and
Culture and an active student group known as the Law & Politics Society.
The political science major consists of 36 total hours:
Political Science 121, 201, 301, 351 , 400 , 410;
Electives in political science (15 hours);
Required Cognate: (3 hours) Communications Arts 101
Only three hours of Political Science 400 may be applied to the 33-hour major. Math 151 is
strongly recommended. Students intending to enter graduate school should also consider
enrolling in a foreign language course.
The political science minor consists of 18 hours:
Political Science 121, 201, 351;
Electives in political science (9 hours)
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