History of Peace and Nonviolence II

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course examines the history of pacifism, peace movements, and nonviolence from the 1700s to the present. It focuses in particular on North America, but also covers selected events in other parts of the world. The course, thus, contrasts Christian traditions of nonviolence with those of aboriginal, secular, and eastern cultures. For case studies, the course examines Mennonite communities in 19th and 20th century Canada and the United States where Mennonites have embraced pacifism as a fundamental principle of social organization. Cross-listed: HIST-2132(3) and CRS-2132(3). Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and CRS-2132 | HIST-2132.