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How do Christians participate in governing in an age of secularization and polarization?

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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.

Politics and International Studies 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.
  • Relief workers treat people fairly when they have considered the meaning of justice.

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In the Classroom

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)

Beyond Campus

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.

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After Redeemer

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

Brittany Lorenz '14

works as a consultant at a government relations and communications firm and is a part-time professor.

Kyla DeHaan '16

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

Redeemer’s Politics and International Studies program provides you with the knowledge and relevant skills to set you on the path to a profitable career.
Alumni can go on to careers as...
  • Lawyers
  • Legislative assistants
  • Lobbyists
  • Members of Parliament
  • Policy analysts
  • Politicians
  • Provincial legislators
  • Government relation specialists
Alumni can do further studies to earn...
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  • Master of Public Ethics
  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
  • Master of Global Affairs
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Politics and International Studies
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Rebecca Versluis, a fourth-year politics and international studies student, has been awarded a scholarship recognizing her involvement in and passion...
The 2024 Emerging Public Intellectual Award winner, Dr. Jonathan Askonas, investigates the ways in which technology shapes reality, both locally and...
The 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award winner is actively striving to show Christ's love to communities through public policy debate and legislative...
Aren Plante ’19 is seeking the peace and prosperity of the city as a public servant.
Excited to explore different aspects of government, Celina Oster ’21 has been learning how to effect change through the legislative process.
While working at the King’s Garden, fourth-year student Blessing Oluloto not only learned how to grow food, but saw how God works through service...
Finding direction for today in the wisdom of Abraham Kuyper.
Honours history and political science major Joshua Hautala is bringing his Christian faith to the public square as he works towards a career in...
Senior students Daniel Zekveld '19 and Johanna Wolfert '19 share how their experiences in the Laurentian Leadership Centre program shaped them...

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