With a military and diplomatic studies endorsement, you’ll demonstrate that you have experience with the history and modern political context of our military and foreign service. If you’re interested in careers tied to the military or military service, this endorsement is a great way to integrate those experiences and aspirations with your academic goals. Or if you have aspirations for foreign service or military service, this endorsement will help you gain experience for your career.
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Courses and skills
What skills will I develop?
As you explore military and diplomatic studies, you’ll explore the use of force in the world and the modern challenges facing the international system. And you’ll study warfare and the diplomacy necessary to avoid it. This certificate will equip you to engage well in this realm.
A deeper context of our military and modern conflict
You’ll gain a strong exposure to modern issues of diplomacy and warfare, coupled with challenging opportunities for research, critical thinking, and clear communication.
Skills for any career
You’ll develop crucial skills like close reading, persuasive writing, and the ability to synthesize complex information. These skills will complement and support a variety of majors, interests, and careers.
Modern preparation
You’ll explore how to live in the present day, how to interact with current issues, and how you can serve your community and world.
Equipped to serve
Coursework develops adaptable skills that will equip you to serve your community—research, reading, communication, critical thinking, analysis, writing, speaking, and use of multiple media.
Academic plans
Map out your time at Bethel—from day one to your diploma. Your course schedule is designed to help you grow, gain skills, and become who you’re meant to be.
Learning opportunities
What experiences will I have?
Hands-on learning is at the core of all Bethel majors and endorsements. That means you’ll find numerous opportunities to get involved, apply what you’ve learned, and gain experience.
Study abroad
Bring what you’re learning to life by studying around the world through trips over a full semester, January session, spring break, and summer.
Research
You’ll have the chance to conduct research with professors through programs like Edgren Scholars and summer research projects. And you can conduct your own original research in local or digital archives for your senior seminar paper.
Modern application
You’ll have the chance to learn relevant tech skills in areas like documentary filmmaking, podcasting, blogging, and digital preservation.
Real-world impact
How will this endorsement help my career goals?
You’ll gain a strong exposure to modern issues of diplomacy and warfare, coupled with challenging opportunities for research, critical thinking, and clear communication.
Merge your experience with your education
This endorsement is great if you come with military experience and want to translate it into your education and career.
Prepared for your future
This endorsement will build credentials for your future if you want to pursue a career with the military, government, or companies with connections to the defense industry.
Stand out to employers
You’ll gain skills that employers value—skills that will prepare you for a wide variety of fields and graduate and professional schools.
Apply your faith to your career
As you wrestle with important questions and study from a Christian perspective, you’ll be well-equipped to glorify God wherever your career takes you.
Start your journey
Explore Bethel for yourself
Visiting campus is the best way to learn about Bethel and our majors. As you try out academic and campus life at Bethel, you can attend a class, chat with students, meet professors and coaches, tour campus, and get a taste of life in our program.
Faculty mentors
Meet your professors
You’ll learn alongside faculty who are distinguished scholars and faithful Christians. They’ll know you by name and invest in your success. Professors are accessible and usually have an open-door policy so you can stop by with questions, and you’ll often find students gathered in the “HiPPos Suite.”
Department of History, Philosophy, and Political Science
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Sam Mulberry
Assistant Professor of History and Co-Director of the Academic Enrichment and Support Center
Accessible education
Tuition and financial aid
We want you to understand from the beginning what a Bethel education costs. That’s why we made it simple. Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, tuition for the College of Arts & Sciences will be $25,990—down from $44,050. This more accurately reflects what you can expect to pay, empowering you to make informed decisions and become who you're meant to be.
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Find your fit
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