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Earn Your B.A. in Government
Govern your future by entering the world of politics. Regent’s Bachelor of Arts in Government can help prepare you for a career in public service, government, teaching, and beyond. You will explore the world’s political systems and philosophies and how they affect policies today. You’ll also choose a specialized concentration that aligns with your interests and career goals — all from a Christian perspective.
- Study the political economy, democratization, political corruption, and state and nation-building.
- Explore diverse political ideologies and how they affect policies today.
- Learn how governments develop policies to govern society.
- Strengthen your writing, critical thinking, analysis, and persuasive communication skills.
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- Policy Analysis
- Law
- Advocacy
- Government Agencies
- Nonprofit Organizations
- International Relations
- American Government & Politics
- International Relations & Foreign Policy
- Pre-Law
Unlock Your Leadership Potential
Sharpen Your Skills
Gain the critical skills and discipline-specific training employers seek.Expand Your Opportunities
Earn the essential credentials that help you advance in your career field.Deepen Your Faith
Learn biblical principles and values that anchor you as a Christian leader.Increase Your Impact
Get equipped to influence your field and shape culture and communities.Degree Finder
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Scholarships
Access a financial aid package customized for your situation, including scholarships to help pay for college.- 80% of Regent students receive financial aid
- Nearly $24 million in institutional scholarships and aid provided in 2023-24
- Our Financial Aid team assists you in planning how to pay for college, creating aid packages tailored to your needs
Online Classes
Nearly 75% of our military students complete their coursework entirely online. Our flexible online options enable you to earn your degree around your family, work, and life commitments.- Customizable degrees in today’s most in-demand fields
- Convenient 8- and 15-week course sessions
- Generous transfer policy—up to 90 credit hours!
Military Support
Regent is proud to support the military with discounts and awards, flexible class sessions, and one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in your degree program.- Active-duty tuition assistance and military benefits counseling
- VA educational benefits for service members and their spouses and dependents
- Academic advising and tutoring
- Free career coaching and employment services
- Dedicated Green Zone campus supporting military and veteran students
*Admission requirements vary by program. "GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Hear From Our Students
Hunter Davis
MBA - International Business, 2019; J.D., 2013; B.A. in Government - American Government & Politics, 2010"Regent prepared me for steps I needed to take to start a business, as well as to lead one."
Shavarae Hillsman
M.A. Student (RSG ’21)"1 Peter 4:10 says “as every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God:” and blessed am I to be another. Donors like yourself represent a light shining through all the darkness our society is currently facing."
Jennifer Salcido
M.A., 2012"Regent provided valuable internship experiences — from working for a Congressman to work in Iraq with the Kurdish government."