International Relations Major (B.A.)
Purpose
The International Relations major takes a broad approach to the disciplines of economics, law, philosophy, and geography with the purpose of mastering the study of relationships among countries, peoples, and comparative governments. There will be a bifurcation in which the student branches into further studies in either international politics and policy, or strategic and intelligence studies. It is necessary to study a foreign language. Developing skills in research, critical thinking, and communications, the student will study global issues from a Christian perspective and gain the ability to impact a world crying out for salt and light.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Evaluate the nature and role of government from a Biblical worldview.
- Integrate ethical and values-driven decision making in government scenarios.
- Communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.
- Demonstrate competence in the basic principles of international relations.
- Evaluate dilemmas in geopolitical or international relations.
- Recognize and apply major fundamental concepts of international relations to international relations dilemmas/practices.
International Politics and Policy Concentration
The student will be able to:
Strategic Intelligence Studies Concentration
The student will be able to: