Political Studies Minor
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If you’re interested in studying politics with an emphasis on social justice, you’re in luck. The political studies minor at Goshen College offers an interdisciplinary approach that combines the study of government with a variety of other disciplines.
Political science, history, peace studies, social work, environmental studies and the social sciences are just a few of the subjects that political studies minors engage while at GC. With so many options, you can pair political studies with a major tailored to your unique interests! And outside the classroom, you can stay politically active on campus by joining Student Senate or the PAX peace and justice club.
Whether you want to work in the government, for an advocacy group, in the non-profit sector, or as a lawyer, our approach to political studies will prepare you to work toward positive social and political change.
News & Events
Marfa, Texas Just Elected an Artist (Ann Marie Nafziger ’94) as Mayor—and It Wasn’t Even Close – Artnet
Ann Marie Nafziger '94 found out she had been elected when she saw the handwritten results taped to the window of City Hall.
Dr. Tobin Miller-Shearer Leads Oral History Workshop
On January 16, 2017, Dr. Tobin Miller-Shearer, Director of the African-American Studies Program at University of Montana and an Associate Professor of History visited Goshen College to lead an Oral History Workshop for students interested in the art of oral...
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Number of history courses that will take you off-campus (Paraguay, Southwest U.S., Morocco)
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of alumni agreed that history professors are genuinely interested in their students
100%
of GC history and political science faculty have Ph.D.s
94%
of history alumni agree that their undergraduate education prepared them for graduate or professional school
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Students & Alumni
History Major
Ron Kraybill '76
Ron Kraybill graduated from GC in 1976. Today, he is a peace and development adviser for the United Nations. He has been negotiating peaceful elections in Lesotho since 2009.
Ron's story
Ph.D. student
Jason B. Kauffman ’05
Jason is a Ph.D. student in Latin American history and environmental history at the University of North Carolina, where he is studying the social and environmental history of the Pantanal.
Jason's story
Clarissa Gaff '00 History Alumni
Clarissa Gaff '00
Clarissa Gaff graduated from Goshen College in 2000 with a degree in English along with a history minor. Today, she is a staff attorney at Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation.
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Faculty
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Joe Liechty
Professor of PJCS
Director of Peace
Justice & Conflict Studies
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