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International Relations Major, Minor

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What You'll Learn

Study political systems and interactions across the globe while developing a range of related skills.

As you pursue an international relations degree, you'll explore the theory and practice of global politics. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to advocate for human rights and resolve conflicts from a Christian perspective. Whether at home or abroad, you'll be well prepared for a career in fields ranging from diplomacy, international law, and international business, to non-profit humanitarian work.

What Makes This Program Great

  • Practical learning: 90% of Calvin students have an internship experience before they graduate. As you pursue your political science major, you might intern at a government office, courtoom, law firm, advocacy group, or NGO.
  • Expert teaching: You'll learn from faculty who have expert knowledge in their fields, and you'll have opportunity to engage closely with your professors and peers.
  • Learn abroad: With several faculty-led study abroad programs, you'll have plenty of opportunities to study off-campus in places like Washington D.C., Ghana, and Hungary.
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Faculty

Joel Westra
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Joel H. Westra

Department Chair, Professor, Director, Pre-Law Program
Professor of Politics (2024–present)Associate Professor of Politics, »Æ´óÏɸßÊÖÂÛ̳ (2012–2024)Assistant Professor of Politics, »Æ´óÏɸßÊÖÂÛ̳ (2007–2012)Post-Doctoral Fellow, John G. Tower
616-526-6727
Tracy Kuperus
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Tracy Kuperus

Professor
»Æ´óÏɸßÊÖÂÛ̳, Adjunct, Associate and Full Professor, 2003-presentGordon College, Assistant Professor, 1997-2002Westmont College, Assistant Professor, 1995-1997
526-8848
Nadejda Bontcheva Loyaga
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Nadejda Bontcheva-Loyaga

Adjunct Professor
Adjunct Professor, »Æ´óÏɸßÊÖÂÛ̳ (2017 – present)Adjunct Professor, Grand Valley State University (2019)Adjunct Professor, University of Miami, Miami, FL (2008 – 2009)Adjunct Professor, Florida

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