Peace & Social Justice Studies

Travis Proffitt, Program Advisor

Degrees and Certificates

Classes

PJST 100 : Introduction to Peace & Social Justice

Exploration and survey of the fields of peacebuilding, conflict resoultion, nonviolence, and social justice. Students will explore and become familiar with the theoretical frameworks of peacebuilding and social justice; articulate argunments for and against various approaches; and consider their own applications and praxis in the field.

Semester Hours

3

PJST 200 : Nonviolence and Conflict Resolution

Nonviolence and Conflict Resolution - Examination of various theories and approaches to nonviolent action, including but not limited to civil disobedience, economic actions, and other disruptive tactics; and, examination of various theories and applications of nonviolent conflict resolution. Students will explore these topics through historic and contemporary examples through the study of social action in India, South Africa, and the United States.

Semester Hours

3

PJST 205 : Peacebuilding Multicultural World

Peacebuilding in a Globalized, Multicultural World - Examination of the theories and approaches to peacebuilding and social justice through feminist, indigenous,Global South, and non-Christian perspectives, with attention to the applications and implications of such theories in multicultural settings.

Semester Hours

3

PJST 350 : Peace & Social Justice Speical Topics

Peace & Social Justice Special Topics - Special topics courses as requested will provide students the opportunity to examine topics relevant to peacebuilding and social justice in historical or contemporary settings.

Semester Hours

3

PJST 400 : Capstone Internship and Semina

Capstone Internship and Seminar - Grounded in a rigorous internship experience with a local peace and social justice organization, students will synthesize their learning in the minor through readings and discussions, with particular attention given towards the implications of their learning as it relates to their roles in communities and careers.

Semester Hours

3