| POL 1110: () Offerings |
| Analyzes the theory and practice of politics by discussing different approaches to the nature of political knowledge and the significance that this knowledge has for political leadership and citizenship. Although the focus is primarily on political behavior in the United States, opportunity will be taken to examine political practices within other countries (comparative politics) and among other countries (international relations). |
| Attributes:Social Science B
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| POL 1120: () Offerings |
| Surveys the founding principles of the American political system and examines the development and operation of major national institutions such as Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, the Supreme Court, political parties and the media. |
| Attributes:Social Science B
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| POL 2320: () Offerings |
| Analyzes how nations are governed. Democracies, authoritarian systems and developing countries are studied in light of political analysis and with attention to basic questions of human well-being. |
| Restrictions:Global Development Studies, Political Science Majors only. |
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| POL 2330: () Offerings |
| Introduces the international political system, contrasting concepts of national interest to increasing global interdependence. Discusses interactions among ideals and realities in national and global policy-making processes, and their relationship to individual citizens. |
| Attributes:Social Science B
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| POL 2464: () Offerings |
| Analyzes contemporary state and local governmental institutions and how they operate within America's federal system. Special emphasis on public policy issues such as health care, crime, education, welfare and land use. Offered alternate years. |
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| POL 2641: () Offerings |
| Explores the benefits and dangers of Christian involvement in American politics from the start of the nation to today. Topics addressed include the role of Christianity in America's founding, the reasons for religious liberty and practical guidelines for Christians seeking to influence public policy. Uses case studies of actual political controversies. |
| Attributes:Social Science B
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| POL 2642: () Offerings |
| Explores the role of Christians in world politics from the early church to today. Topics include the changing relationship between church and state, the witness of Christians under totalitarianism, the development of the idea of religious liberty and political conflicts over social justice. Offered alternate years. |
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| POL 2900: () Offerings |
| This course examines the implications of the Christian faith for leadership and statecraft. Of particular focus are issues of personal motivation, character and spirituality as they relate to politics and organizational leadership. Offered alternate years. |
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| POL 3125: () Offerings |
| Current and enduring national and world issues are analyzed in the context of political science methods, concepts and Christian ethical standards. Topic varies. (Example: "Morality and Politics.") Course may be taken again as long as the topic is different. May be repeated for credit 4 times. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| POL 3170: () Offerings |
| Current world events are explored, from a variety of social-science disciplines e.g., political science, history, economics and political geography. Topics vary, but always include an examination of Christian views on geopolitical conflicts and the role of international law in solving disputes. |
| Equivalent Courses:GEO 3170
Attributes:Social Science B, Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 3320: () Offerings |
| Studies theories and experiences of "nation-building," both political and economic, primarily in Lesser Developed Countries. Evaluates concepts of authority, economic growth and human well-being, and the policies used to achieve these in different cultures and systems. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 3330: () Offerings |
| Examines global, political, social, and economic issues as they apply to women in global politics. Special focus will be given to geographic factors and how women and feminist theory fit into current political theory, the roles of women in developing countries, and what women can and are doing to change the world around them. |
| Equivalent Courses:GEO 3330
Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 3345: () Offerings |
| Surveys Russian social, cultural and political history and development, examining the tsarist and Soviet eras for their enduring effects on current development and change in Russia today. Special attention is focused on the roles of women in Russian history and today. |
| Equivalent Courses:HIS 3345
Attributes:Social Science B, Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 3410: () Offerings |
| Reviews the classical, modern and Christian contributions to the development of Western democratic thought. Analyzes a wide range of critical political opinion and biblical literature in order to understand the moral foundations of Western democracy. Thinkers reviewed include Plato, Tocqueville, Augustine, Madison, Jefferson, and Lincoln. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 3430: () Offerings |
| Analyzes executive-legislative relations by reviewing Constitutional principles and the political culture of the Washington community, with emphasis on the presidency as an instrument of national leadership. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 3435: () Offerings |
| Examines the development of varieties of Marxist theory and practice in the 20th century. Compares the Soviet, European, Chinese and Latin American experiences with Marxist thought and practice. Offered alternate years. |
| Equivalent Courses:ECN 3435, HIS 3435
Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 3440: () Offerings |
| A study of conflict and conflict resolution in the international system, drawing upon resources from negotiation theory, peace studies, biblical models, international law and international organization, with analysis of varying world order models. |
| Equivalent Courses:HIS 3440
Attributes:Social Science B, Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 3450: () Offerings |
| Examines the role of political parties in contemporary American government and the implications of weakened parties for governing. The place of interest groups and political action committees is also surveyed, with special attention to the roles PACS play in campaigns and elections. Offered alternate years. Students who are taking the course to fulfill the capstone requirement should enroll in POL 4899. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 3500: () Offerings |
| Examines environmental problems and public policy choices. Compares notions of wise use, consumption, sustainability and stewardship of earth's resources in relation to Christian tradition. Considers social, political, and economic forces that impact the natural environment. |
| Equivalent Courses:GEO 3500
Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 3550: () Offerings |
| Explores the impact of Darwinism and scientific materialism on such fields as criminal justice, medicine, economics, welfare and education during the past century. Topics include eugenics, the Scopes trial, biological defenses in criminal law and evolutionary theories of morality. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
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| POL 3670: () Offerings |
| Studies the United States as a participant in the international system, from colonial dependency to superpower. Proposes a theoretical model for interpreting American foreign policy and applies this framework to historical events considered chronologically. Considers questions of morality in relation to foreign policy. |
| Equivalent Courses:HIS 3670
Attributes:Social Science B, Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 3780: () Offerings |
| Studies the role of law in society and provides an introduction to the American legal system. Includes case studies of such issues as product liability, environmental law, civil disobedience and assisted suicide. Features guest speakers from the legal community. Especially recommended for students considering law school. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 4000: () Offerings |
| A study of public policy-making, with special attention paid to the policy process in its implementation and evaluation stages. Using case studies, analyses of specific policies are undertaken in such areas as budgeting, education, civil rights, energy and social services. Offered alternate years. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 4310: () Offerings |
| Examines the nature and dynamics of the global economy in relation to the economies and political systems of nations and to theories and models of national, regional and global economic growth. International trade, business and government policy are studied in this context. Offered alternate years. |
| Equivalent Courses:ECN 4310
Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 4450: () Offerings |
| A study of the U.S. Constitution and the Supreme Court, and the special role of "constitutional" law in American government and society. Leading Court opinions in areas such as separation of powers, federalism and civil liberties and civil rights are analyzed. Topic alternates between "Civil Liberties and Civil Rights" and "Federalism and Separation of Powers". Recommended for students interested in law school. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| POL 4451: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: POL 3780. A study of the U.S. Constitution and Supreme Court and the role of "constitutional" law in American government and society, with special attention given to cases dealing with civil liberties and civil rights. Recommended for students interested in law school. This course is offered every other year, alternating with POL 4450. It may be taken as a stand-alone course or in sequence with POL 4450. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| POL 4452: () Offerings |
| An exploration of the intricacies of international law including its creation, different legal processes, and institutions that deal with international law as well as some of the main legal issues, pivotal cases, customs, laws and treaties that form the body of international law. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 4641: () Offerings |
| Explores major themes of normative political thought by reviewing key works of such thinkers as Plato, Aristotle and Augustine. Reviews the nature of justice and governance, of citizenship and obedience, and examines a variety of Christian perspectives on these issues. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 4642: () Offerings |
| Explores major themes of normative political thought by reviewing the key works of such thinkers as Aquinas, Machiavelli, Locke and Rousseau. Reviews the nature of justice and governance, of citizenship and obedience, and examines a variety of Christian perspectives on these issues. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 4643: () Offerings |
| Explores approaches and methods by which political scientists work with empirical evidence to develop knowledge and theory about the nature of political behavior in society. Students are strongly encouraged to take this course during their junior year whenever possible. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Political Science Majors only. Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 4899: () Offerings |
| Provides an in-depth exploration of a specific issue or topic so that graduating seniors can synthesize and apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired while studying political science. For specific course and topic information, see Catalog and Online Time Schedule descriptions of POL 3450, POL 4911 and POL 4950. Political Science majors who are taking this course to meet the capstone graduation requirement should enroll in POL 4899; all other students should enroll in the equivalent course number. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Political Science Majors only. Senior students only. |
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| POL 4900: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: Junior standing; at least 15 credits in political science. Designed to develop intensive examination of selected areas of interest in political thought, institutions or behavior through a program of directed readings and/or research approved by a political science faculty member. (Maximum of 10 credits applicable to POL major.) May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman, Sophomore students are excluded. |
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| POL 4911: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: Upper-class standing. Seminars studying theoretical and/or practical issues in politics, government and political science. See current Time Schedule for topics. Students who are taking this course to fulfill the capstone requirement should enroll in POL 4899. May be repeated for credit up to 25 credits. |
| Equivalent Courses:GEO 4911
Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 4920: () Offerings |
| Directed readings to be arranged with the instructor of the course. Consists of a bibliography compiled with assistance of instructor and a corresponding number of critical review essays of the readings. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 4930: () Offerings |
| Prerequisite: Admission to minor. Provides faculty/staff oversight of co-curricular experience in campus leadership positions (defined as those advised within Office of Student Life or Campus Ministries). Instruction via learning contract, readings, assignments and meetings with instructor. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 4931: () Offerings |
| Political Science Practicum May be repeated for credit up to 5 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| POL 4940: () Offerings |
| Prerequisites: Junior standing and at least 15 credits in political science. Provides opportunities for practical experience in national, state or local governmental bodies and agencies or political organizations. Available with a program designed in advance and approved by a political science faculty member. (Maximum of 10 credits applicable to POL major.) May be repeated for credit up to 30 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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| POL 4950: () Offerings |
| Students who are taking this course to fulfill the capstone requirement should enroll in POL 4899. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
Restrictions:Freshman students are excluded. |
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