L. Sue Hulett

Richard P. and Sophia D. Henke Distinguished Professor of Political Science

General Interests
"My research focuses on changing American roles in the new world order. The U.S. faces a dilemma as a single superpower in a chaotic multipolar world. It must choose between interventionism (philosophically or security driven) and isolationism (similarly motivated). I discuss these choices and their possible ramifications in my current writings. I also study the rise of Christian fundamentalism as a political and social movement in the U.S."

Years at Knox: 1980 to present

Education
Ph.D., International Relations, 1979, University of Southern California.
A.M., International Relations, 1973, University of Southern California.
A.B., International Relations, 1971, University of Southern California.

Teaching Interests
International relations, U.S. and Soviet foreign policy, international law and organizations, religion and politics.

Recent Recognition
Grants
Global Studies grant, Knox College, 2004.

Environmental Studies grant to enhance International Relations class, Knox College, 2003.

Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society) Chapter Grant, 2001.

Hewlett Diversity Speakers Grant, Knox College, 2001.

Billy Graham Center Research Grant, 1997.

Lilly Education Grant, 1990-1992.

Fellowships
Ford Foundation Fellowship, 1987-1988.

Recent Accomplishments
Publications
"With Two Debates Left, Much Left to Learn About Candidates", "Strong Foreign Policy Challenges Await New President", Peoria Journal Star, 2008.

Encyclopedia essays: (two on international relations theory and one lexical entry on U.S. Foreign policy), International Encyclopedia of Political Science, Congressional Quarterly, 2008.

"Religion in Public Universities." Encyclopedia of Religion and Civil Liberties. Francis & Taylor Publishers, 2006.

Encyclopedia entries: (three case briefs and one essay on religion and politics), Encyclopedia of American Civil Liberties, Routledge Press, 2006.

"A Survey of Religion on Campus and the Impact of the Knox Experience," Journal of College and Character 2, 2005 (reprinted from the Journal of Religion and Education 31.2, 2004).

"Being Religious at Knox: Attitudes Toward Religion and Conservative Values at Knox College." Journal of Religion and Education, 2004.

"Saddam Bluffed and Lost." Peoria Journal Star, October 31, 2004.

"US Can't Leave Nation-building to UN." Peoria Journal Star , December 28, 2003.

"Iraq and Liberia: Nation Building?" Peoria Journal Star, August 17, 2003.

"Bush Mixing Power Politics and Democratic Idealism." Peoria Journal Star, June 1, 2003.

"Bush Learned Cold War Lesson." Peoria Journal Star, March 23, 2003.

"Is War Ever Preferable to Peace?" Peoria Journal Star, Feb 2, 2003.

"What to do about Saddam/Rogues?" Peoria Journal Star, November 3, 2002.

"U.S. Must Fight Back Against Terrorist Attacks." Galesburg Register-Mail, Guest Commentary, Sept. 25, 2001.

"Ahead of the Times." Letter in COMMONWEAL (2 & 4), Jan. 12, 2001.

"Intervarsity on Probation." Letter in Christianity Today, Dec. 1, 2000.

Four commentaries on Supreme Court cases on the Religion Clauses of the First Amendment. Religion and American Law: An Encyclopedia, 2000.

"A Prodigal Child Finds Faith." Professors Who Believe: The Spiritual Journeys of Christian Faculty, Paul Anderson, Intervarsity Press, 1998.

Christianity and Modern Politics. Walter De Gruyter & Co., 1993.

Presentations
"Evangelicals, Elections, and Culture Wars." Western Political Science Association, 2008.

"Values Voting, Culture Wars, and 21st century Presidential Elections." National Faculty Leadership Conference, 2008.

Interview for La Opinion (largest U.S. Spanish language paper) on Sarah Palin, 2008.

"Religion & Politics." Kiwanis Speaker, April 2006.

"College Ministry at the Fulcrum: A Christian critique of the secular university." "Ivy Jungle" Regional Conference, Fuller Theological Seminary, California, 2007.

"Religion and Politics in America: Moral Issues and Questions after the 2004 Presidential Election." American Political Science Association, Washington, D.C., 2005.

"The Religious Right in the 21st Century." American Sociological Association (ASA) meeting, Los Angeles, California, 2001.

Campus & Community Involvement
Knox Teaching Consultant (mentor/peer consulting).
Chair of the Department of Political Science.
Organizer and Speaker, Knox College panel discussions on Terror, Foreign Policy, and Just War.
ADVISER: Political Science Honor Society, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Washington Semester, Knox Republicans.
Founder: Knox Christian Faculty/Staff Fellowship.
Faculty advisor, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Ivy Jungle College Ministry Conferences.
Attendee, Religion and Public Policy Conference, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California
Commentator, National Public Radio on ballistic missile defense.
Attendee, "Historical Jesus" seminar at Westmont College.
Attendee, Ivy Jungle College Ministry Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.

Delegate, Baptist General Conference, Midwest meeting, Galesburg, Illinois.
Elder Board Committee on Gender Roles, Bethel Baptist Church.
President's Planning Council.
Chair Pro Tem of faculty.

What Students Say
"Professor Hulett is a person whom I admire for her honesty and her ability to defend her position. She is a dedicated professor who encourages her students in both personal and academic life. In the classroom, she handles heated arguments with a mixture of passion and humor that is extremely contagious. Her strong opinions on various issues force her students to be able to defend, justify and explain their positions with detail and clarity."
-Mirelle Warouw, international relations major

Contact
309-341-7475
lhulett@knox.edu