This course introduces the student to the idea of “American Exceptionalism”—the notion that the United States of America has played and continues to play a key role in advancing justice and freedom throughout the world. The course examines the unique Biblical foundation of American government and politics which in turn has made America a bastion of liberty and freedom. In turn, America’s impact on world politics and history is discussed. Students will also be challenged to thoughtfully examine ways in which America has not lived up to its highest ideals and to formulate strategies for ensuring that America stays on course to uniquely support liberty and freedom throughout the world.