GLST 4383 - Peacemaking and Reconciliation

3 credits

This course focuses on processes of peace-making that often must be at the heart of community-developing. The course will consider how to bring conflicting parties into agreement through nonviolent means. It will look also at underlying causes of hostility (such as racism, sexism, oppression, economic disparity, ethnic animosity, and intercultural misunderstanding), and consider both faith-based and secular approaches to fostering individual healing, reconciliation, and social justice. Open to 3rd and 4th year students. This class is also offered for graduate level credit, with additional requirements, and scheduling for this course may vary from the traditional semester.