Politics is the study of power, justice, and governance. At the University of Dubuque, your studies will take you into an abundance of ideas that make the world run – for better and for worse. You will leave ready to build a career in fields like government, law, policymaking, journalism, and academia. 

Making a Difference Through the Study of Politics
Students and faculty at UD are active in the life of the mind as well as in the life of the community. Their work contributes to the advancement of the common good and to careful thinking about what that might be. They have worked on successful political campaigns for state offices, apprenticed with judges, worked at law firms, and published papers in prominent academic journals.

Degree Distinctive

Mising Text...

Career Opportunities

Missing Text...

Resources

Philosophy, Politics, and History Faculty/Staff

Christine Darr

Christine DarrDepartment Head for Philosophy, Politics, and History Associate Professor of Philosophy

Phone: 563.589.3305 Fax: 563.589.3416 Department: Philosophy, Politics, and History Office: 330 Severance Hall

Credentials

PhD, University of Iowa; BA, Northwestern College.

Roger Ebertz

Roger EbertzProfessor of Religion

Phone: 563.589.3669 Fax: 563.589.3416 Department: Philosophy, Politics, and History Office: 323 Severance Hall

Credentials

PhD, University of Nebraska; MA, University of Nebraska; MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary; BA, Carleton College.

Brian Hallstoos

Brian HallstoosAssociate Professor of History

Phone: 563.589.3855 Fax: 563.589.3416 Department: Philosophy, Politics, and History Office: 313 Severance Hall

Credentials

PhD, University of Iowa; MA, Rutgers University; BA, University of Minnesota - Morris.

Adam SmithAssistant Professor of Philosophy

Phone: 563.589.3796 Fax: 563.589.3416 Department: Philosophy, Politics, and History Office: 334 Severance Hall

Credentials

PhD, Brandeis University; MA, Institute for Christian Studies; BA, Olivet Nazarene University.