Political Science

What does justice require? How should leaders respond to division, conflict, and change? With a political science degree from Gordon College, you’ll study the institutions, ideas, and decisions that shape public life.

As a political science major, you’ll examine government, political processes, and the relationship between power and justice. You’ll also explore the major areas of the field including American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory.

Through this work, you’ll build strong research, writing, analysis, and communication skills. These skills can prepare you for the next steps in law, public policy, public service, international affairs, or other fields connected to public life.

Political science majors may choose from two concentrations:

• Law and public policy: Study how policy, legislation, and public leadership can advance justice and serve communities.
• Peace, security, and conflict resolution: Explore practical approaches to conflict, security, and reconciliation in local, national, and global contexts.

Why earn a political science degree at Gordon College? 

At Gordon College, political science students study public life in a community shaped by thoughtful inquiry, honest conversation, and a commitment to justice. Faculty ask open-ended questions and help students consider complex issues with clarity, humility, and care.

You’ll work closely with professors and peers on substantive projects while connecting political theory to real-world questions. Through internships and off-campus opportunities, students can put classroom learning into practice in places such as Washington, D.C., Boston, Zagreb, or São Paulo.

This political science bachelor’s degree prepares students to think carefully, write clearly, and engage public issues with purpose.

How can Christian values shape political science?

Political science gives students a way to think carefully about justice, power, responsibility, and the common good. At Gordon, students consider these questions in a Christian academic community that values conviction, humility, and respect for others.

Christians working in politics, law, policy, and public service can speak up for those on the margins, support fair and thoughtful policies, care for creation, and pursue reconciliation across differences. This approach prepares students to engage public life with courage, compassion, and a commitment to serving others.