{"product_id":"introduction-to-political-science-a-christian-perspective-9780830851805","title":"Introduction to Political Science: A Christian Perspective","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e Evangelical Christian Publishers Association\u003c\/em\u003e Top Shelf Book Cover Award 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are political beings and our lives are shaped by political institutions. Being a good citizen involves understanding these institutions and how they can be used to promote the common good. Christians further believe these institutions are integral to God's created order, intended by God to promote justice and help people flourish. Christians thus have good reason to be informed about political science as they seek to be ambassadors for Christ in a diverse society. \u003cem\u003eIntroduction to Political Science: A Christian Perspective\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible guide to the study of politics. Written for students who may not have any prior knowledge about political life, this textbook provides a nonpartisan introduction to the key concepts, institutions, and policies that shape politics today. Fred Van Geest draws on a variety of sources and examples to present a balanced Christian perspective on political science. Christians, he argues, are called to engage in political action in order to advance public justice, even though full shalom is ultimately the work of God alone. \u003cem\u003eIVP Instructor Resources include an Instructor's Guide and Student's Study Guide.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e IVP Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/04\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780830851805\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 7.20w x 1.20d","brand":"Fred Van Geest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43103804227765,"sku":"9780830851805","price":43.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_7cc37ca8-dc59-4d8f-8036-1ba4ce07a394.jpg?v=1693280319","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/introduction-to-political-science-a-christian-perspective-9780830851805","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}