Faculty
Jeremiah John
Professor of Politics; Social Science Division Chair; Political Science Program Coordinator
“I study politics in order to understand human beings and how they try to solve difficult problems like conflict, injustice, and insecurity. I love Southern Virginia University students because they see education as something that can change their lives.”
Education
- Ph.D. in Political Theory and Comparative Politics, University of Notre Dame, 2008
- M.A. in Political Science, University of Notre Dame, 2004
- B.A. summa cum laude in Political Science, Hampden-Sydney College, 2000
Courses
- Political Science Major:
- Comparative Politics
- Social Movements
- Human Geography
- Religion and Politics
- The Idea of Freedom
- Model United Nations
Teaching Positions & Professional Experience
- Associate Professor, Southern Virginia University, 2014–present
- Assistant Professor, Southern Virginia University, 2007–14
Scholarship & Creative Work
- On Nibley’s Social Criticismopens new tab to book in Reapproaching Zion: New Essays on Mormon Social Thought, BCC Press, 2020
- Dissertation focused on law and morality in Hegel’s political philosophy, 2008
Awards, Leadership & Service
- Provost, Southern Virginia University, 2018–21
- Associate Provost, Southern Virginia University, 2016–18
- Politics Program Coordinator, Southern Virginia University, 2007–present