An examination of influential theories about the sources and nature of conflict, violence, and peace. Contributions from the social sciences as well...
An examination of the resolution of conflicts, ranging from interpersonal to broader social and international conflicts. Students are introduced to...
A survey of individuals and groups that have created popular movements for peace globally and locally throughout history. The scope will be...
A seminar course investigating special issues related to peace and conflict. Content may vary from year to year. Prereq: Level at least 2A or Peace...
This course introduces a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives on international development. It examines current and alternative...
A study of works of literature and film which express a resistance to war. The course examines how the desire to articulate an anti-war position has...
An analysis of the growing use of mediation and other conflict resolution strategies in community conflicts, race relations, church disputes, and...
This course examines the potential for utilizing the principles of mediation and conflict resolution in school administration, curricula, teaching,...
An exploration of the traditional debates concerning the legitimacy of violence and war as instruments in the pursuit of personal and political goals....
This course will examine the close causal connection between violations of human rights and violent conflict/war. It will also analyse the role of...
Current Christian approaches to peacemaking in areas of conflict: war and militarism, crime, poverty, racism, and gender relations. Attention will be...
An examination of various themes in the history of peace and war using gender as a central category of analysis. Theoretical literature and...
This course explores different ways of negotiating between people and groups with conflicting interests. You will learn the theory behind the...
This course will explore the tension between the values of human security/human rights and traditional economic policy. The impact of this dynamic...
This course investigates the roles of religion and spirituality in peacemaking, exploring both obstacles and opportunities facing religious...
Cultural differences enrich our world while also creating bases for disagreement and misunderstanding among individuals, social groups, and nations....
This course examines the history, theory, and practice of fair trade and how it differs from traditional principles of international trade. It will...
This course investigates the history, theory, principles, practices, and people of restorative justice. Content will centre particularly on...
Christian teachings on war and peace from the early church to the present, including crusade, just war, and pacifist traditions, focusing especially...