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Department of Political Science

Lead with
conviction in a world that
needs it.

Where there is no wise counsel, nations fall, and you can be the counsel that changes that.

A classroom of students in a Political Science course sits facing a large screen showing a televised debate between two politicians. The students, seated at desks and some eating and drinking, watch the event attentively.
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Ethos

Wisdom for the public square. Impact for the world.

At Union, political science is studied with the biblical conviction that government is a God-ordained institution and that the world needs graduates who engage it with both analytical depth and genuine faith. The Department of Political Science exists to develop exactly those people, preparing graduates who lead with Christian conviction and make a meaningful impact in government, law, policy, public service, and every arena where faithful, wise leadership changes the outcome. Our graduates are doing exactly that right now — locally, in Washington, DC, and around the world.

Undergraduate Programs

In Person

Political Science

The Political Science program at Union University equips students to understand political systems, institutions, and the principles that drive societal change. Grounded in a Christ-centered framework, students combine political theory with practical application developing the wisdom and analytical skills to evaluate solutions, engage civic life, and lead with integrity in… Read More

Department of Political Science Faculty

Union's political science faculty are active scholars and engaged practitioners who bring both academic depth and real-world perspective to the study of politics and government. With small class sizes, they know their students personally, developing analytical thinkers who engage political questions with both intellectual honesty and genuine Christian conviction.

Department Details

Minors

  • Political Science
  • Ethics and Public Policy
  • International Affairs

The Filibuster podcast

The Filibuster seeks to objectively and civilly explain the great debates of the day. Join Union University’s political science Faculty as they analyze politics from their academic, political, and faith perspectives.

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