International Relations Major (B.A.)
Purpose
The purpose of the International Relations major is to provide 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. Additionally, this program allows for a detailed study of international politics and policy or strategic and intelligence studies. The study of a foreign language brings important skills to International Relations students. Developing skills in research, critical thinking, and communications, the student will study global issues from a Christian worldview perspective.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:
- Evaluate comparative political and economic theories as they relate to the field of international relations.
- Demonstrate the ways in which domestic and international political and policy-making processes interact.
Strategic Intelligence Studies Concentration
The student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the broader intelligence community and the intelligence cycle.
- Integrate strategic and intelligence considerations in multiple contexts.\\n
- Evaluate research and form analyses on critical intelligence issues.