Peace and Social Justice Studies Minor
"There is no way to peace along the way of safety. For peace must be dared. It is the great venture. It can never be safe." ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Goals of the Peace and Social Justice Minor
- To analyze and understand the root causes and ideologies that fuel social and economic injustice, oppression, violence, and war, as well as the values, ideas, strategies, and tactics used to challenge and overcome these social ills and further the cause of peace and social justice.
- To examine ways in which students may draw upon diverse historical, cultural, religious, philosophical, and ethical perspectives to construct viable alternatives for social action that promote peace and justice and that contribute to the common good.
- To provide students with opportunities to experience first-hand the challenges of peacemaking and social justice relative to their academic study in a variety of social and cultural settings.