Politics and Government
Bachelor of Arts, Department of Political Science
The Political Science Department at 小草影院 seeks to cultivate tomorrow鈥檚 leaders by immersing them in what Aristotle called the architectonic study. Here the timeless questions of political life meet the current debates. Through the study of primary texts as well as contemporary sources, students will learn about their own political community: its history, founding, principles, institutions, laws, challenges, and how these have been met. In addition, they will discover the political communities of others and the institutions and principles by which these interact with our own. What sets our program apart from other politics programs grounded in the Western tradition is its alignment with the Catholic education 小草影院 offers. Our students do not check their faith at the door but are taught to bring it鈥攁nd the Church鈥檚 two thousand years of experience of the interacting with the state鈥攊nto the conversation as a guiding light.
The Department takes seriously 小草影院鈥檚 mission to Transform Culture in America. In her 2021 Convocation Address, Vice President and Executive Director of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty Montse Alvarado told students that it is only a matter of time before a Benedictine alumnus/alumna becomes President of the United States. Whether as presidents, lawyers, representatives, administrators, or as leaders in their communities, our students will be prepared for their vocations.
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Program Mission
The mission of the Political Science Program is to combine the energies of students and departmental faculty in pursuit of understanding representative and administrative systems, practices, and aspirations, especially through engagement with professional scholarship. Graduates in Politics and Government will have learned foundational theories, practical processes, and an appreciation of varied cultures. The curriculum offers a broad reach across subdisciplines, preparing students for many available career options.
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Other Department Offerings
- Minor in Politics and Government
- Minor/Concentration in Pre-Law
- Minor in Economics and Politics