Peacebuilding and Confl Transf

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course examines the dynamic nature of conflict and peacebuilding by exploring the personal, relational, social, cultural, and structural dimensions of conflict. Students will learn strategies for achieving positive and sustainable change, blending theoretical frameworks with practical approaches across local, national, and global contexts. The course emphasizes three core aspects: 1) how we perceive conflict, 2) how we analyze conflict, and 3) how we meaningfully engage with conflict, with a focus on peacebuilding. It encourages critical engagement with issues such as violence, oppression, injustice, and difference, particularly within contested spaces for social change. This approach enables students to explore practical ways to advance social justice and build sustainable peace.