Civic Engagement and Restorative Justice

Program Benefits

• Gain the skills you need to be competitive for careers in nonprofit, ministry, law and governmental settings
• Enjoy small class sizes and a supportive campus community
• Learn from faculty and staff who have dedicated their time and energy to working to address the most pressing social issues
• Take advantage of the many internships and volunteer opportunities in the greater Nashville area to gain valuable real world experience

What to Expect

As a student in Trevecca’s Bachelor of Arts in civic engagement and restorative justice program, you will take classes in political science, public policy, law, community development, environmental justice, Christian ministry, social work and civic engagement.

Through a rich combination of theory, theology, skill development and intensive field experiences, students gain knowledge and practical skills to prepare them to right systemic injustices through a variety of careers, including leadership in government, civic engagement, law, community transformation and environmental justice.

Students are mentored by faculty and staff as they engage in poverty alleviation practices through the work of the Trevecca Urban Farm, TreeCycle, Neighborhood Empowerment Program, Social Business Laboratory, Love Thy Neighborhood Collective and AmeriCorps VISTA programming.

Trevecca is the only member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) with an urban farm, providing opportunities for students to practice environmental stewardship and learn about  food justice and animal husbandry while caring for the environment. The Trevecca Urban Farm was inspired as a teaching tool to equip students to help food-insecure neighborhoods around the world. With a worm farm, campus composting, beekeeping, an urban orchard, a greenhouse and vegetable gardens, the Urban Farm is a unique, productive agricultural space within view of Nashville’s skyscrapers.

Why Choose Trevecca?

Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.

Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual growth.