Dr. John C. Barrett is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at LeTourneau University, a private, interdenominational Christian university in Longview, Texas. He holds a B.S. in international relations from Georgetown University, an M.A. in international relations from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Relations, and a PhD. in religion, politics, and society from Baylor University. His research focuses on interactions between politics and Christianity. He and his wife Karen have seven children: Nissah, Christian, William, Jonah, Annah, David, and Isaac. For more information visit, www.professorbarrett.com.