Progressive liberalism | PLCY 700 – Foundations of Statesmanship and Public Policy | Liberty University

Discussion Assignment Instructions

The student will complete four Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 450 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. The student must then post two replies of at least 250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module: Week. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least two scholarly citations in Turabian format. Each reply must incorporate at least two scholarly citations in Turabian format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include the course readings and/or scholarly sources, such as books and peer-reviewed journal articles.

Define “progressive liberalism.”

Using previous readings and concepts from this course to reinforce your logic, discuss whether changes to our current constitutional system should be found in reform, return to American founding principles, or revolutionary change?

Explain how certain features or assumptions of progressive liberalism impact (or may impact) debate about the public policy you are exploring.

How does (or could) your public policy research or advocacy respond to the assumptions of progressive liberalism from the point of view of your Christian worldview or calling?