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Jonathan Marks: “Liberal Education Corrects Our Narrowness”
Jonathan Marks has been an educator for almost a quarter century, and is currently Professor and Chair of Politics and International Relations at Ursinus
Regent University is located along the southern East Coast of the United States. Historic Jamestown and Yorktown are less than two hours from its main campus, offering students the opportunity to explore two pivotal moments in American history. Previous visiting faculty members include former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and John Ashcroft, former U.S. attorney general under the Bush Administration. Many graduates are hired by the federal government in Washington, D.C.
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,660
Tuition: $17,288
General Education Requirements: All students must complete at least one course in composition, literature, U.S. government or history, economics, mathematics, natural science, public speaking, theology, and fine arts.
Academic and Financial Highlights:
ACTA’s Assessment: Students receive a challenging yet thoughtful general education at Regent University. Its geographic location places it in close proximity to the nation’s capital and a vast network of federal, private, and public employers. Regent University is one of few private institutions committed to low tuition costs and maintaining rigorous academic expectations in higher education.
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Jonathan Marks has been an educator for almost a quarter century, and is currently Professor and Chair of Politics and International Relations at Ursinus
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