Meet Our Majors: Political Science

In the field of political science, students learn about systems of government, public policy, international relations, and much more. Today, in our final installment of "meet our majors," we hear from our students majoring in Political Science! When and why did you choose the Political Science major? Sam Derfus ’24: I wanted to become a …

Meet Our Majors: Social Studies Education

Today our series on the seven HiPPos majors focuses on our only true professional program: Social Studies Education 5-12. Equal parts theory and practice of education (including a student teaching semester) and content area studies in history, political science, geography, and related fields, graduates with this major are licensed to teach social studies in middle and …

Meet Our Majors: Digital Humanities

Today we learn more about our most unique major. Digital Humanities combines study of history, philosophy, literature, etc. with training in digital skills like coding and design. When and why did you choose the Digital Humanities major? Aimee Kuiper '22: Coming into Bethel, I wished I could major in History but couldn't quite fit it …

Meet Our Majors: Philosophy

Next up in our "meet our majors" series is Philosophy! Today we hear from three students and one alumni about their experience studying philosophy at Bethel. When and why did you choose the Philosophy major? Duncan Harro '23: I came in as a freshman planning to be a Philosophy major, and I'm still happily a …

Meet Our Majors: International Relations

Our series about our majors — our programs, as described by our students and recent alumni — continues with International Relations. When and why did you choose the International Relations major? Soraya Kaiser '24: My majors have stayed the same since I applied at Bethel. I primarily wanted to study journalism, but my AP Human Geography …

Meet Our Majors: History

This week, we're beginning a new series on the programs we offer in the HiPPos Department at Bethel! We recently sent out a survey to our students and alumni, asking them to share about their experience in our department and how that has impacted them. Today, we hear from our History Hippos! When and why …

From CC 4th to… the State Department

In our latest alumni interview, we're very happy to hear from Kyle Peterson '05, a Political Science major who has worked for the U.S. Department of State since 2006. He now serves as Managing Director for Regional and Global Issues in the Office of Foreign Assistance. Let's start with your Bethel story, Kyle. What brought …

Alumni Roundtable: Advice for Working in State and Local Government

Today, we're happy to share part two of our roundtable conversation with five History, Philosophy, and Political Science graduates of Bethel who work in state or local government. In your job do you ever feel like you draw on what you learned in your studies at Bethel? Chelsey Olson '12 (Political Science/International Relations — Legislative and …

Alumni Roundtable: From Bethel to State and Local Government

In addition to hosting one-on-one interviews with HiPPos who have gone into careers like medicine and banking, we sometimes like to use this blog to convene groups of alumni to share their stories of career and calling. Having previously published roundtables on law, teaching, and graduate school, today we're delighted to share the first half …

From CC 4th to… Pastoral Ministry

This year, Caitlyn Stenerson '13 has stepped in as Interim Assistant Pastor and Director of Chapel Programming at Bethel University. Since graduating from Bethel with a degree in Political Science, Caitlyn has gone on to win two Edwin J. Omark Preaching Awards, worked as a Communication Specialist for the Minnesota House of Representatives, and earned …