Bachelor Degree (B.A.) in Politics
ENGAGE RESPONSIBLY WITH THE WORLD
In this compelling major, you will study the Great Books of political philosophers, analyze documents of American tradition, better understand the prudent statesmanship of the American Founders, and glean wisdom from Christian thinkers such as Augustine and Aquinas – with the overarching goal of becoming a more thoughtful human being and a more enlightened citizen. Our highly engaged faculty are committed to modeling and encouraging the further development of honesty, integrity, and virtue in you and your fellow students. In this atmosphere, you will learn to engage in the world as a responsible citizen focused on the common good.
Possible career paths:
Politician, lobbyist, analyst, teacher, writer/editor, law school
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Curriculum
In addition to the specific requirements listed in the section below, all students at the Abbey are required to earn credits in our core liberal arts curriculum.
Required Courses:
Introductory Economics I
American Constitutional Law I
American Political Thought I
Classical Political Philosophy
Senior Seminar
Concentration in American Government
The following four required courses:
PO 310: American Constitutional Law II
PO 331: The American Congress
PO 332: The American Presidency
PO 362: American Political Thought II
Concentration in Political Philosophy
The following four required courses:
PO 321: Contemporary Political Thought
PO 402: Medieval Political Philosophy
PO 403: Early Modern Political Philosophy
PO 404: Late Modern Political Philosophy
Senior Thesis in Concentration Area
PO 490: Senior Thesis
Other Courses
Three elective PO courses
General Elective Courses
*It is the student’s responsibility to verify that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.
In Constitutional Law 1, you’ll discover how America’s unique Constitution sets the operating terms on which everything else depends.
Possible internships exist within a congressional office or through winning seats in special programs such as summer study with the Intercollegiate Studies Institute.
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PATRICK MCHENRY ‘99
“Had I not experienced the Abbey, I don’t think I would be in Congress today. I don’t think I would be as happy personally and have a fulfilled spiritual life and fulfilled personal life as I do without my Abbey education and training.”
