Students delve into the intricacies of the national judicial system, exploring the vibrant workings of the Supreme Court. Additionally, they analyze the profound influence of American political culture on policy formation and implementation. The curriculum also entails a deep dive into federal and state constitutional law, unpacking the powers of the national government and the dynamics of federal-state relations. As a student, you’ll thoroughly understand pivotal rulings by the United States Supreme Court, trace the evolving landscape of the Bill of Rights, and examine statutory and case law pertaining to the institution of the church.

The John P. Stead School of Humanities equips students to understand human culture with depth and biblical clarity. Regardless of their specific field, our students graduate with greater discernment toward the arts and philosophy, and their perspective on current events is rooted in a critical analysis of the past and filtered by Scripture.

All of our faculty and staff affirm our full doctrinal statement, which has remained essentially unchanged since our founding. We believe and teach:

• The inerrancy of the Bible
• The tri-unity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
• The total depravity of man
• The necessity of salvation by grace alone through faith alone
• The coming earthly kingdom of Christ

• Describe the evolution of judicial supremacy in the United States.
• Succinctly contrast the extent to which principles of local, national, and international law have advanced or hindered the development of human rights within the United States.
• Develop effective case briefs for selected constitutionally related political issues.

Requirements are subject to change; please refer to the academic catalog.