International Relations
Program Intro

How do Christians faithfully engage economics, government and reconciliation?

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Examine the role of governments and politics in the development of different cultures and societies across the world. Redeemer's International Relations program takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the large systemic issues, law, rights, peace and diplomacy which equips students to be informed in all the different elements that underwrite our politics, our markets and our life together.

International Relations is a Bachelor of Arts degree program. It is offered as an honours major.

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Right from the start, small class sizes allow for meaningful class discussion, lead by professors who are actively researching and experienced practitioners in the field.

First-year courses approach topics of history, politics and international studies in a way that is both broad and deep, giving an overview of the people, organizations and policies that are currently working towards bettering our world.

International Relations The Core

The Core Curriculum is a set of 10 courses that every student takes. The courses are woven through every major and get you to think deeply and broadly about what you’re studying. Think about it this way…

  • Politicians have a deeper sense of compassion when they ground themselves in the narrative of Scripture.
  • Researchers can communicate their findings more clearly when they know how to write persuasively.
  • Lawyers treat people fairly when they have considered the meaning of justice.

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Defining

Learning
Experiences

In the Classroom

Takes courses that research and look at existing Christian approaches to important global issues in Current Issues in Politics & International Studies; consider the foundations, history and theories of Christian political thought in Irenaeus to Grotius: Christian Political Thought; and gain a better understanding of government responses through Law and Public Policy.

Beyond Campus

Off-campus study programs such as the Laurentian Leadership Program, Au Sable, the Crandall-Oxford Study Programme and SPIN provide you with opportunities to travel and learn about the world through hands-on and interactive experiences.

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After Redeemer

Alumni of Redeemer’s international relations program are making a positive impact in our society and in our communities.

Ed Bosveld '92

works on the Immigration and Refugee Board interpreting Canadian and international law to help protect those at risk of persecution.

Kyla DeHaan '16

strives to empower others to actively respond to world hunger through the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

Career
Pathways
Politics and International Studies
Find out where a degree in International Relations takes you!
Redeemer’s International Relations Program provides you with the knowledge and relevant skills to set you on the path to a fulfilling career.
Roles open to me
with this degree:
  • Civil servant
  • Community development/ liaison officer
  • Foreign service officer
  • Human rights advocate
  • International aid worker
  • Journalist
  • Legislative assistant
  • Lobbyist
  • Policy analyst
  • Researcher
With continuing
education I can be:
  • Business consultant
  • Customs inspector
  • Immigration/border officer
  • Intelligence analyst
  • International aid director
  • Lawyer
  • Pastor
  • Political scientist
  • Teacher
  • Trade negotiator
Related jobs in other fields:
  • Armed forces personnel
  • Communications coordinator
  • Legal assistant
  • Market researcher
  • Media strategist
  • Nonprofit administrator
  • Refugee settlement organizer • Risk assessor
  • Tourism agent
Technical skills:
  • Assessing the merits of alternative theories and arguments
  • Explaining how organizations work and how and why certain outcomes arise from large institutions
  • Explaining current events in terms of systems and institutions, and how prior history gives shape to present day problems
  • Interpreting complex political or legal documentsFormulating political research questions and answering them with research
  • Understanding and evaluating scholarly books and articles
  • Understanding power and how and why decisions are made
  • Writing persuasive reports and papers
Transferable skills:
  • Conducting research based and assessing the credibility of claims
  • Listening and reading carefully and empathetically
  • Making persuasive, evidence-based arguments in speech and in writing
  • Seeing people and information in a larger context
  • Speaking persuasively and confidently in meetings
  • Summarizing complex topics concisely and accurately
  • Understanding and appreciating cultural differences
  • Weighing conflicting arguments and choosing logically between them
  • Writing clearly and correctly
Discover current trends, wages and job in Canada for the Politics and International Studies field.
Explore your career ideas. Find out what Redeemer alumni have done with their degree.
Professional Organizations:
Connect with these organizations to learn more about your career.
  • Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development (AIARD)
  • Canadian Association for the Study of International Development
  • Canadian Political Science Association
  • Canadian Association for Global Health (CAGH)
  • Cooperation Canada
  • Economic Developers Association of Canada
  • International Studies Association
  • The Canadian International Council
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Career
Pathways
International Relations
Redeemer’s International Relations Program provides you with the knowledge and relevant skills to set you on the path to a fulfilling career.
Alumni can go on
to careers as...
  • Lawyers
  • Policy advisors
  • Human resource specialists
  • Policy analysts
  • Politicians
  • Strategic relations
  • Campaign managers
  • Press secretaries
Alumni can do further
studies to earn...
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • Master of International Affairs
  • Master of Global Affairs
  • Master of Global Public Policy
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International Relations
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The 2024 Emerging Public Intellectual Award winner, Dr. Jonathan Askonas, investigates the ways in which technology shapes reality, both locally and...
Fourth-year international student Nadine Iraguha describes the growth and sense of belonging she’s experienced at Redeemer.
Brittany Lorenz ’14 is making her mark on the capital, working and teaching in Ottawa’s political sector.
Jake Bakker '18 is starting his career with a combination of business and missions in Central America.
Redeemer International Studies program student Jessica Banninga shares about her experience studying abroad in Jordan.
Alumna Kyla DeHaan strives to empower others to actively respond to world hunger through the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
Alumni working in law
Alumna Ashley Muller has spent her years since graduation joining peacebuilding and sustainability initiatives in the UK and in Switzerland

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