The School of Government and International Studies (SGIS) is designed to challenge students to develop a biblical perspective of government, law, and international relations. In addition, it will equip students with greater understanding of international current events within a historical context. Students will learn about regional issues and conflicts from visiting teachers who are either nationals or have lived and worked extensively in various regions of the world.Students will learn that ‘ideas have consequences’ through the studying how the worldviews of prominent historical leaders have brought blessing or judgment upon their nations. They also will learn how success or failure of domestic or foreign policies are related to national leaders’ adherence to or ignorance of biblical principles.Students will glean principles of how God dealt with nations in the Old Testament and how He used young men and women such as Joseph, Esther, and Daniel to redeem and reform their cultures. Students will also be challenged to wrestle with issues of interfaith dialogue, conflict resolution, and the influence of political and media rhetoric in the public domain. The aim of the course is to help students refine their personal calling; equip them with strategies for discipling nations in their chosen fields. As well as to highlight the importance of being a relevant and confidant voice in the current dialogue.The SGIS is designed for emerging leaders with a vision to impact nations in the influential arenas of society – government, international relations, law, media – our future Josephs, Esther’s, and Daniels.