Politics and International Studies
Program Intro
How do Christians participate in governing in an age of secularization and polarization?
How do Christians participate in governing in an age of secularization and polarization?
To study politics is to study justice. How does justice impact the understanding of power, order, peace and democracy? Redeemer's Politics & International Studies program equips students to answer the biblical call to love God and our neighbours through faithful, loving institutions—the building blocks of a just global society.
Politics & International Studies is a Bachelor of Arts degree program. It is offered as a 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.
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…
Takes courses that dig into particular political structures and relations such as Canada and the World; look at existing Christian approaches to important global issues in Current Issues in Politics & International Studies; and consider theories, problems and practices in political and economic development in [Comparative Global Politics and Religion] (#course=POL-318)
Participate in a one-term internship, providing an opportunity to apply your skills and apply what you're learning in an occupational setting such as corporate, non-profit or governmental organizations.
The Laurentian Leadership Program provides students with an opportunity to live and study in Ottawa while taking advantage of unique internship opportunities and courses on governmental leadership, public affairs, ethics and Canadian cultural change.
works as a consultant at a government relations and communications firm and is a part-time professor.
strives to empower others to actively respond to world hunger through the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
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