Conflict, like violence, is always present in our society, whether in direct forms or in latent, forms. The Anabaptist Church believes that peacebuilding and faith are mutually inclusive for dealing with these issues. This module provides an opportunity for conversation…

This course is concerned with exploring various arts approaches to conflict transformation, peace, and reconciliation. Drawing from a variety of theories and practical lessons from various contexts, it is designed for peace practitioners, teachers, trainers, church leaders, community-based facilitators, development…

This module is concerned with the role of civilians in peacebuilding operations, from local to international levels. It will enable participants, as civilians, to contribute to conflict transformation and peacebuilding in a variety of contexts. The course emphasizes the need…

The rationale behind the concept of “local ownership” is an old one. However, an emphasis on this concept is associated with the failure of international economic reform policies. Much of the focus on ownership started in mid-90s after the failure…

When a crime is committed, the victim and community want justice, above all else. A good justice system should empower and provide justice to all primary stakeholders (victims, offenders, communities and families). Unfortunately, legal systems today treat crime as a…

Both conflict and peace are highly gendered phenomenon, as men and women experience and respond to social, economic, and political challenges differently. By addressing gender issues and concerns, men and women are empowered to collaboratively work towards building a gender-sensitive…

This course aims at the formation of participants in non-violent approaches to social change. There is a realization that, more often than not, many people think that there is no alternative for bringing about social change. By so doing, we…

Religious sectarianism has historically been a powerful driver for many conflicts in churches, parachurch organizations, and other faith-based organizations. The phenomenon of identity & religion and how they relate to conflict is the subject of this module. Are our different…

This module explores the theory and practice of third-party intervention from the perspective of conflict theory and the African experience. The challenge of intervention in social conflict is examined in a variety of settings ranging from personal to community to…

Many democracies have been plagued by accusations of election fraud and manipulation. An aspect of peacebuilding includes ensuring the integrity of electoral processes as a foundation for productive conversation among rival groups and as a pivotal measure for hearing the…

In this module, participants will explore the nexus of peacebuilding and situations that create refugees and internally displaced persons. The crises of displaced persons often stem from violent conflict, but refugees create new conflicts as they migrate. Indeed, situations of…

There are many people and organizations working in the field of peacebuilding. Are these efforts bringing about the desired change or are we too busy doing good without changing anything? How do we know that our efforts are contributing to…

This course is concerned with understanding and embracing a form of justice that satisfies human need and promotes reconciliation. Beginning with key theoretical underpinnings and a multi-disciplinary approach to concepts of justice and reconciliation, this course will explore the contemporary…