Minor in Political Science
Overview
The field of politics involves a fascinating and ever-changing environment in which people work out the question of how we ought to order our lives together. The political science minor equips students in foundational concepts and scholarship in the discipline, both in the domestic (U.S) sense and internationally. While grounding students in a biblical understanding of the purpose of government and law, this minor helps students learn to think critically, analyze arguments and engage ideas.
Courses
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include Biola's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, visit Biola's academic catalog.
Mission
The mission of the Political Science program is to educate Christian men and women in political science in order to produce thinking Christians who demonstrate a broad understanding of the art and science of politics, based on a biblical foundation and worldview; who understand and apply biblical knowledge, Christian virtues, and ethical principles to politics; and who demonstrate entry-level professional skills necessary for success in politics and related fields.
Curriculum Requirements
A Political Science minor is offered with the completion of 18 credits beyond the Core Curriculum requirements (listed under Political Science, B.A.), 6 of which must be upper-division.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| POSC 208 | World Politics | 3 |
| POSC 211 | Introduction to Political Economy | 3 |
| POSC 250 | Foundations of the American Political System | 3 |
| POSC 256 | Virtue, Citizenship, and Politics | 3 |
| Select 6 credits of POSC upper-division elective courses | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |