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Biola University
POSC 306 - Public Policy Credits 3 An analysis of public policy process and the political context of its formation. Systematic review of the diverse financial systems in making and implementing public policy. Grade Mode: A. Credits 3 Examines the history of US foreign policy; foreign policy processes and theories; key global organizations; and comparative foreign policies of Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. POSC 308 - Foreign Policy and Diplomacy world powers. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: POSC 207. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. POSC 309 - National Security Strategy and Military Affairs Credits 3 Introduces the Western way of war and the basic theories of key military strategists; explores contemporary problems in national security strategy such as WMD and cyberwar; and evaluates questions of just war and pacifism, and the ethics of modern military technology, from a Christian perspective. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: POSC 207. Credit 1 The organization and function of student government at the university level; parliamentary procedure, committee work and similarity to state and national legislative government. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 4 credits. (Limited to Biola Associated Students Council and Senate members. Students working for A.S. for an hourly wage may not enroll). Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. POSC 310 - Student Government Practicum
POSC 351 - Political Philosophy – Modern
Credits 3
A study of selected works of Renaissance and modern political philosophy. Emphasis on such writers as Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Nietzsche and others. Careful reading in primary sources, class discussion and written interpretation. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: HIST 107, HIST 207 or POSC 225. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. POSC 360 - Economic History of the United States Credits 3 Growth and development of the American economy from the Colonial period to contemporary times. Emphasis on such dynamic factors as political, social, legal, technological and international developments affecting changes in agriculture, transportation, communication, commerce, industry and finance. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. POSC 365 - Wealth and Justice Credits 3 Examines the moral, pragmatic, religious and philosophic arguments for democratic capitalism. Explores the rise of the free enterprise system, and evaluates what it assumes about human nature, society, the means of production, and the possibilities (and limits) of public policy. Connects these foundational arguments to Scripture on dignity and work, the economy, private property, theft, and pressing public policy issues. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. POSC 400 - Political Parties and the Electoral Process Credits 3 Analysis of the history, philosophy, organization and functioning of America's political parties. The mechanics of the electoral process including issue formation and campaign strategy, organization development, redistricting, polling, campaign financing. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. POSC 406 - Legislation Credits 3 The mechanical rules, procedures and customs in the making of laws in American government. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. POSC 407 - International Organizations and Political Economy Credits 3 An overview of historical developments and current trends in international cooperation. Emphasis on League of Nations and United Nations history, structure, functions and assessment. A survey of current trends in global trade, development, international regulation and dispute resolution, NGO's and informal networks influencing the global political economy. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. POSC 409 - Strategic Intelligence Credits 3 Examines the US intelligence community and the intelligence process, and provides students with introductory critical thinking and creative problem solving skills that are useful to intelligence professionals. Explores differences among foreign intelligence services, including cultural factors, and encourages reflection from the Christian perspective on ethical issues in intelligence. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: POSC 308 or POSC 309. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. POSC 317 - Politics of Global Terrorism
Credits 3
Explores the nature, origins, and history of modern terrorism; the motivations, organizations, and tactics of its perpetrators; and governmental responses to terrorism and related civil liberties and ethical issues. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. POSC 320 - The American Presidency Credits 3 Historical development of the office of the presidency; formal and informal powers of the president in executive, legislative, judicial, military, diplomatic and political areas. Studies in contemporary and historic presidential biography and critical issues. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: POSC 225. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. POSC 350 - Political Philosophy – Ancient Credits 3 A study of selected works of ancient and medieval political philosophy. Emphasis on such writers as Plato, Aristotle, Hebrew Scripture, Early Church Fathers and Augustine. Careful reading in primary sources, class discussion and written interpretation. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: HIST 107, HIST 207 or POSC 225. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
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