Politics and International Studies
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How do Christians participate in governing in an age of secularization and polarization?
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How do Christians participate in governing in an age of secularization and polarization?
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 general 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.
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…
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)
Participate in a one-term internship, providing an opportunity to apply your skills and apply what you're learning in an occupational setting such as corporate, non-profit, or governmental organizations.
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 and ethics, and Canadian cultural change.
works as a consultant at a government relations and communications firm and is a part-time professor.
strives to empower others to actively respond to world hunger through the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
The 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award winner is actively striving to show Christ's love to communities through public policy debate and legislative change.
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 to others.
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 politics and law.
Senior students Daniel Zekveld '19 and Johanna Wolfert '19 share how their experiences in the Laurentian Leadership Centre program shaped them spiritually.
International Studies student Sydney Sequillion ’18 completed an internship at Habitat for Humanity in her Kingston hometown.
Alumni John-David Alkema ‘97 and Colin deRaaf ‘03 attribute their passion for working with the Christian Labour Association of Canada to their Redeemer experiences
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