The Department of Political Science answers the call given by the Church for articulating a true understanding of the integration of faith, reason, and culture. The social, political, economic, and legal orders, including cultural and scientific achievements, will be examined from the perspective of a Catholic understanding of the human person, his social relationships, and his final end in God.
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Leslie (Grimard ’10) Ford
Humanities and Catholic Culture
When lawmakers, government workers, and even the president of the United States are making decisions, it’s essential that the right advisors are in the room, says Leslie (Grimard ’10) Ford.
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Andrea Moury
Political Science
Andrea Moury is on the conferences team at the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty in Grand Rapids, MI. Her role in the nonprofit involves…
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Diego Araujo ’17
Social Work
For Diego Araujo ’17, Franciscan University prepared him for a life of ministering to youth and young adults in need of positivity in their lives.“Franciscan was a greenhouse that helped…
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Kevin Arkoosh ’17
Political Science & History
While at Franciscan, Kevin Arkoosh, served a summer internship on Capitol Hill for U.S. Senator James E. Risch (R-ID). Today, Arkoosh works full-time for Senator Risch as a legislative assistant,…
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Michelle Ginter ’16
Humanities and Catholic Culture
Michelle Ginter says her passion for sacred and ecclesiastical architecture was “a natural fruit” of her time as a double major in Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Theology and Humanities and…
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Dan Woltornist ’12
Political Science, History, & Philosophy
No one can say senior political science major Dan Woltornist doesn’t come by his conservative political philosophy honestly.The grandson of not one, but two Russian immigrants who separately fled the…
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