Courses for Week 1
June 18 - 22, 2007
For students, each class is worth 2 credits.
Choose from one of these three courses:
* Course I: Religion & Culture in Conflict Resolution
with Mohammed Abu-Nimer
This course focuses on the impact of cultural and religious factors in peacebuilding processes. Participants explore the role of cultural and religious identities in peacebuilding, and gain concrete skills and approaches to integrate with their ongoing work.
* Course III: Applied Conflict Analysis and Resolution
with Ron Fisher and Anthony Wanis-St. John
This interactive course provides an overview of 1) useful conceptual tools (models, concepts, theories) for understanding violent and protracted conflict between racial ethnic, religious, cultural, and other identity groups, and 2) constructive methods (negotiation, mediation, consultation, dialogue) for addressing such conflicts. Through a combination of lecture, discussions, analytical exercises, role plays, and simulations, participants will come to appreciate the dynamics of destructive conflict and learn practical approaches for its de-escalation and resolution.
