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Core Peace Studies CoursesThe Peace Studies program is an interdisciplinary minor of 21 credits. The 21 hours of credit can be chosen from at least 12 hours of core courses in Peace Studies. Select at least 12 hours from the following core courses: PC 200 (GE) Introduction to Peace Studies A survey course designed to provide a general overview of the interdisciplinary issues presented in peace studies programs today and the history of academic peace studies. Examines the causes of war and the variety of approaches to peacemaking. Explores in depth pacifism and nonviolence, the just war theory, crusade mentality and peace through strength. The diversity of the peace movement from 1945 to the present is given major attention. 3:0:3 PC 300 (MLL) Nations At War: People of Peace A contemporary and historical study of current international conflicts. Considers perspectives and strategies of contemporary peacemakers and peacemaking organizations. Analyses the political, economic and cultural factors causing international conflict and students imagine concrete alternatives for peace building that maximizes justice.3:0:3 PC 308/RE 308 (MLL) Religion, Conflict and Visions of Peace Religious communities frequently have bold visions of peace and justice and yet may be major contributors to violence and oppression. Students will engage in meeting first hand religious communities in metro Kansas City as well as exploring key beliefs and practices through readings and class discussion. Accurate and empathic understandings of different faiths will be combined with critical examination of their propensities for peace and justice-making historically and in contemporarily conflicts worldwide. Contemporary conflicts will include the USA, Northern Ireland, Bosnia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian sub-continent. PC 315 (MLL) Global Peace Issues An examination of current global peace issues in the context of globalization. Issues covered will include the nature of globalization, different ways of defining security, the phenomenon of new or postmodern wars, terrorism, human rights, poverty and development, climate change, gender, immigration, international organizations, AIDS etc. Uses a symposium approach focusing on ideological visions and analyses of the issues and possible solutions that promote peace, security and human well being. PC 320 (LL) The Practice of Peacemaking A course in the theory and practice of nonviolence. Brief attention is given to violent approaches to peacemaking, such as peace through imperialism and militarism. Practical skills and activities that promote peace and justice at the local and global levels are presented, analyzed, critiqued, and skill practiced. 3:0:3 PC 321/CA 321 (LL) Interpersonal Conflict Resolution Presents various strategies for dealing with conflict in a positive manner. Emphasizes the development and practice of skills of listening, assertiveness, problem solving, conflict management, and mediation. 3:0:3 A study of the quest for peace and the partnership way of human community from pre-history to the present. The approaches to peace from as many cultures and academic disciplines as possible are pursued, acknowledged, and evaluated. The lessons from the dominant paradigm of social organization and the history of war are used to clarify the proposition that an equally valid history of peace exists. 3:0:3 Electives BI 301 (LL) Human Ecology, Note: requirements for a degree program are established by the University catalog at the time the major or minor is declared. --------------------------------- University Resources |