Introduction to political science : a Christian perspective / Fred Van Geest.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Van Geest, Fred, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christianity and politics--Textbooks.

Christianity and politics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

Downers Grove, Illinois : IVP Academic, an imprint of InterVarsity Press, [2017]

Summary:

Christians are called to be informed about political science as they seek to be ambassadors for Christ in a diverse society. In this introductory textbook, Fred Van Geest presents a balanced Christian perspective on political science, providing a nonpartisan guide to the key concepts, institutions, and policies that shape politics today.

Contents:

Foundational values and ideas for government

What is government? why do we need it? key concepts in the study of politics

What is a Christian government? should there be one?

Political ideologies and values

Institutions

Structuring government: regime types and liberal democracy

Structuring government: institutions that make government work

Political parties, elections, and voting

Interest groups and other forms of political participation

Policy

Funding government

Social policy

Economic policy

Foreign policy and international relations

Perspectives on international relations

The United Nations, INGOs, and meeting the needs of the most vulnerable

Church, state, and Shalom.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-8308-9086-6