Political theory is an integral part of the Department of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin, and our current faculty continues a long tradition of intellectual openness and methodological diversity. Faculty research and teaching cover a broad historical range and reflect the thematic diversity of political theory.
Students interested in pursuing graduate studies at Wisconsin will find a rigorous and exciting intellectual environment. Through coursework, research, and active participation in our Political Theory Workshop, our students acquire a broad knowledge of the history of political thought, become conversant with the central issues and debates animating the field today, and learn to embrace political theory as a vocation. The program is very selective, admitting only a small number of students each year. Faculty thus mentor only a few graduate students, actively fostering the professional development and scholarly rigor necessary to continue our excellent placement record. Students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin should consult the resources provided on our Graduate Program.
Political Theory Faculty
Richard Avramenko
Position title: Associate Professor | Political Theory
Email: avramenko@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 263-2292
Address:
201E North Hall
Office Hours: Monday, 1:00-3:00 (203 Meikeljohn House)
Daniel Kapust
Position title: Professor | Political Theory
Email: djkapust@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 263-9429
Address:
314 North Hall
Keisha Lindsay
Position title: Associate Professor | Political Theory
Email: knlindsay@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 263-1959
Address:
3311 Sterling Hall
Michelle Schwarze
Position title: Jack Miller Assistant Professor | Political Theory
Email: mschwarze@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 263-2032
Address:
222 North Hall
Howard Schweber
Position title: Professor: American Politics | Political Theory
Email: howard.schweber@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-263-2293
Address:
322B North Hall
John Zumbrunnen
Position title: Professor and Director, American Democracy Forum | Political Theory
Email: zumbrunnen@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 263-1793
Address:
322D North Hall