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CENTER FOR PEACEMAKING AND CONFLICT STUDIES
The Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies (CPACS) is a unique expression of the university's commitment to peacemaking in the world.
Purpose and Mission of CPACS
The call to peacemaking is universal and timeless, since conflict is always with us. Its shadow is found in all cultures, in all times, beckoning for response. When constructive, it leads to better understanding and deeper relationships. When destructive, it tends toward confusion and separation.
The Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies (CPACS) was established at FPU in 1990:
- To promote greater understanding of the dynamics of conflict.
- To train people in the theology, science and art of constructive conflict management.
- To promote and assist in the development of cooperative dispute resolution and justice programs within the institutions of the church and society.
Programs and Activities
The center is involved with and connected to a variety of initiatives and activities, which include:
- Graduate and undergraduate academic programs in peacemaking and conflict studies, criminology, and education.
- Development of educators and leaders around the world.
- Restorative justice and conflict resolution initiatives that embody theory and practice.
- Consulting services offered through faculty for community, business, church, school, and other organizations as available.
- Research and development to advance restorative justice, peacemaking and conflict studies.
Academic Programs
- Master's degree and certificate options in peacemaking and conflict studies.
- Undergraduate minor in peacemaking and conflict studies. Concentrations, emphases, and focus series as part of other academic programs.
Community Involvement
The Center for Peacemaking supports and is connected to other community-based peace and justice programs through which practicums and student internships may be arranged. Those include:
- Community Justice Center, Fresno (including the Victim Offender Juvenile Diversion Program in the Fresno County Juvenile Court), Community Justice Conferencing, Circle of Support and Accountability (COSA) re-entry program, and other community restorative justice initiatives.
- Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) peace and justice projects.
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