Study Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution and Global Justice

Emmanuel's peace studies minor examines the causes of conflict and the pathways to building lasting peace. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum spanning political science, theology, sociology, history and criminal justice, you'll explore how political, economic, social and religious factors contribute to conflict and how individuals, communities and nations work to prevent violence and promote justice.

You'll study topics such as international relations, human rights, negotiation, nonviolent conflict resolution and peacebuilding while examining real-world case studies from the United States and around the world. Opportunities to intern with Boston-area organizations dedicated to peace and social justice allow you to apply what you learn beyond the classroom and prepare for careers in public service, diplomacy, nonprofit organizations, international development and conflict resolution.

The Curriculum

View the 2024-2025 Academic Catalog to find course titles, numbers and descriptions.

Requirements for a Minor in Peace Studies

  1. POLSC1401 Introduction to International Relations (SA) (SS)
  2. THRS2201 War, Peace and Religion (R) (RI) (SJ)
  3. A 3000-level seminar in Peace Studies

4.-6. Electives (choose three of the following from at least two different departments):

  • CCJ1203 Crime and Justice (SS)
  • HIST2120 Europe in the Era of World War (HI) (DM)
  • SOC2105 Race, Ethnicity and Group Relations (SA) (SS) (DM)
  • POLSC2411 The Contemporary Middle East and North Africa: Challenges and Promise OR POLSC3407 People and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
  • POLSC3303 Street Democracy
  • POLSC3403 Human Issues in International Relations
  • POLSC3405 Negotiating Peace
  • SOC2205 War and Peace
  • SOC3205 Crimes Against Humanity 
  • THRS3133 Social Justice and Religious Traditions (RI) (SJ)
  • THRS3203 World Religions in Conflict and Dialogue (RCT) (RICT) (DM)

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