Dr. Katherine Bryant
Dr. Michael McKoy
Dr. Robert Jousta
Lee University’s political science department will host a panel titled “Christian Perspectives on the Return of Great Power Politics.” This event will take place on Friday, March 28, at 4 p.m. in the Rose Lecture Hall located in the Helen DeVos College of Education.
“When people think about how they should live as Christians, they are often thinking in terms of developing a biblical understanding of just domestic issues and not global issues,” said Dr. Ana Shippey, associate professor of political science. “Problems that directly affect real people in the real world are approached primarily in terms of national interest, but not necessarily through distinctive Christian lenses. That is why this panel is so needed and exciting.”
This panel will offer Christian perspectives on the rise of China, the Russia-Ukraine War, the conflict in the Middle East, and the recent dramatic shifts in U.S. foreign policy.
Panelists include Dr. Katherine Bryant, Dr. Robert Joustra, and Dr. Michael McKoy.
Dr. Bryant is an assistant professor of political science at Westmont College where she teaches courses in international relations. Her research focuses on the political economy of development and examines how the characteristics of foreign aid agencies impact development outcomes.
Dr. Joustra is a professor of politics and international studies at Redeemer University. He is an editorial fellow at The Review of Faith & International Affairs as well as an author, co-author, and co-editor of numerous books.
Dr. McKoy is an associate professor of politics and international relations at Wheaton College where he is also the director of the peace and conflict studies program. His research focuses on the international politics of revolutions and on the international political thought of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This panel is a part of the “Christianity and International Relations Conference,” a two-day event that brings together scholars from nine colleges and universities, including New York University, Baylor University, and Gordon College, to discuss the theological foundations of international relations, Christian-oriented pedagogy, and Christian-informed international relations theory.
Lee University acknowledges funding from the Networking Grants for Christian Scholars, a project run by the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.
This panel is free, non-ticketed, and open to the public.
For more information, contact Dr. Shippey at ashippey@leeuniversity.edu.