Archives for Political Science

Ends and Beginnings—and the In Betweens

Tim Sherratt As another semester comes to a close, Timothy Sherratt, professor of political science, reflects on a year filled with challenges and questions, both essential elements in the process of learning—and living. (His essay will appear in the upcoming edition of Capital Commentary published by the Center for Public Justice.) At the Corner of Need and Calling By Timothy Sherratt  The academic year is ending. Read full article »

In Memory: David Lumsdaine, Pastoral Scholar & Friend

Timothy Sherratt, professor of political science, offered the following reflection at the memorial service of colleague and friend, David Lumsdaine, who passed away last Wednesday morning, February 27, 2013: "Could it be fewer than six years ago that I met David Lumsdaine for the first time when we brought him to interview at Gordon College? The Wheaton political science chairman who Read full article »

Center for Faith & Inquiry Honors Faculty Scholarship: Part I

In an effort to promote outstanding scholarship that can reach both professional and public/church audiences, the Center for Faith and Inquiry recently announced its inaugural Fellows for the 2013-14 academic year. Congratulations to the follow faculty! Ruth Melkonian-Hoover Ruth Melkonian-Hoover, associate professor/chair of political science and international affairs, will continue her scholarship focus through a project entitled, “Evangelical Attitudes toward Immigrants Read full article »

Voting and Coolness, Lectures and Leadership

Faculty contributions beyond the classroom have been many during the past few weeks. Here's a sampling: On election day, Paul Brink, associate professor of political science, was a featured guest on the "John Hall and Kathy Eamons Show" at 5 o'clock p.m. for the Salem Network Radio affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA, to discuss a Christian approach to voting. Jonathan Gerber, assistant professor of psychology, Read full article »

How Then Should a Christian Vote?

In the November 2, 2012, Capital Commentary published by the Center for Public Justice, Paul Brink, associate professor of political science, offers a Christian perspective on why and how to vote. How Should We Vote? By Paul Brink First of all, we should vote.  I join others in saying that to vote is actually part of our Christian calling. Given the responsibility of the state Read full article »

Walking—and Writing—Together in South Africa

A few years ago, Paul Brink, associate professor of political science, travelled to South Africa as part of a collaborative effort of Christian scholars to engage with cultural and political issues there. The result is a new book called, "Walking Together:
 Christian Thinking and Public Life in South Africa," published by ACU Press and edited by Joel Carpenter, professor of history Read full article »

Christians and Politics?

This week, Gordon hosts the Christians in Political Science national conference, partnering with the Center for Public Justice (CPJ) and the Institute for Global Engagement. Several Gordon professors are participating and Timothy Sherratt, professor of political science, has written a recent column for CPJ's Capital Commentary addressing some of the issues: "Power and Justice to Change the World?"  By Timothy Sherratt This Read full article »

Why Immigration Issues Are Complicated

In this week's Capital Commentary from the Center for Public Justice, Ruth Melkonian-Hoover, associate professor/chair of political science, addresses the complexities of immigration reform policies. In her article, "Prosecutorial Discretion on Illegal Immigration: Prudent or Punting?" she explores both the current administration strategies as well as responses from the Christian community: By Ruth Melkonian-Hoover, April 20, 2012 "In the past year, the Obama Read full article »

Health Care’s ‘Civil’ Discourse

In another Capital Commentary, Tim Sherratt, professor of political science, offers a unique perspective on the recent hearings before the Supreme Court concerning the issues of health care. In it, he writes that the best examples of a democratic process were on display this past week in Washington, D.C., becoming perhaps un expected role model for elected officials on the Read full article »

Modeling a New Conversation

This semester, Paul Brink, associate professor of political science, is teaching a waiting list-only class on justice while also preparing 17 students to represent Cameroon at Harvard's Model United Nations, February 16-19. Both teaching experiences will no doubt provide him with fresh insight for regular contributions he'll make throughout the year to a new web site entitled, Respectful Conversations. Started by Harold Read full article »

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