Hillsdale College’s Graduate School in Washington, D.C. Begins Classes
President Larry P. Arnn to teach inaugural course
Washington, D.C. – The Hillsdale College Steve and Amy Van Andel Graduate School of Government will officially begin courses in Washington, D.C. on January 13, 2020. As part of this semester’s curriculum, Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, will teach a course on The Art of Governing.
“The opening of Hillsdale’s new graduate school in Washington, D.C. is revolutionary,” said Matthew Spalding, Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government. “The political world of today is dominated by ideologues, bureaucrats, and unprincipled politicians. What we need are more statesmen, so we will teach future leaders about politics and statecraft guided by principles and prudence.”
The accredited Master of Arts in Government degree is designed for working professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and skills through serious study of the American political tradition. Located on Capitol Hill, the program positions students to bring the principles and practices they study to their work in government, law, media, and nonprofit sectors. The inaugural class of fifteen students includes congressional and federal agency staff and professionals in think tanks, the legal community, and the media.
The cornerstone course for the program, The Art of Governing, will be taught regularly by Dr. Arnn and includes readings from Aristotle, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Winston Churchill. Other classes will be taught by local Hillsdale College faculty, including Dr. Matthew Spalding, Dr. Matthew Mehan, Dr. David Azerrad, and Mr. Michael Anton, as well as faculty from the main campus. Additional courses will be taught by guest practitioners and prominent adjunct scholars.
Students pursuing a degree from the Steve and Amy Van Andel Graduate School of Government will complete a total of 36 credit hours in three core areas: political thought and culture, American politics, and statecraft. To accommodate working professionals’ schedules, classes will be held on evenings and weekends during fall, spring, and summer semesters. Significant scholarships are available, often up to full tuition.
For more information, visit dc.hillsdale.edu or contact [email protected].