Hopeful Realism

Natural law as a rich tradition of Christian thought has often been neglected by evangelicals. But in this time of deep polarization, this generous guide brings together robust natural law theory and practical cases for the evangelical concerned with bringing together their theological commitments to bear on their political judgments.

Bryan T. McGraw (PhD, Harvard University) is Dean of Social Sciences and Education and Associate Professor of Politics at Wheaton College, where he also directs the Aequitas Fellows Program. He is the author of Faith in Politics and has published articles on pluralism, liberal democratic political thought, and the place of religion in public life.
Jesse Covington (PhD, Notre Dame) is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Augustinian Scholars honors program at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. He teaches and writes in the fields of political theory, political theology, and constitutional law, with particular interest in the interrelation of religion and government.
Micah Watson (PhD, Princeton University) is the Paul Henry Chair for the Study of Christianity and Politics at Calvin University, where he also directs the Politics, Philosophy, and Economics program.