Peacemaking and Conflict Studies Minor

Program Director: Darren Duerksen, Ph.D.

Overview

The minor in peacemaking and conflict studies adds significant value to any major. It is especially relevant for careers that involve working intensely with people -- in business, church and other ministries, counseling, education, public service, criminology, and social work.

The minor consists of a three-course interdisciplinary core designed to develop an understanding of conflict, justice, and peacemaking based on biblical principles and current practices; plus two electives.

Locations Offered

Main Campus Fresno

Required Courses (15-17 Units)

Core

COM 420 - Conflict Management and Resolution Credits 3
CRIM 412 - Restorative Justice Credits 3
THEO 465 - Theological Ethics of Conflict and Peacemaking Credits 3

Electives (6-8 units)

Select two of the following:

BIOL 312 - Ecology Credits 3 and
BIOL 312L - Ecology Lab Credits 1
COM 430 - Group Dynamics and Leadership Credits 3
CRIM 355 - Victimology Credits 3
MGT 350 - Organizational Theory Credits 3
MGT 355 - Organizational Behavior Credits 3
MGT 360 - Human Resource Management Credits 3
MIN 483 - Christian Ministry and Leadership Internship - Summative Credits 2-3
PS 400 - Comparative Politics Credits 3
PS 420 - International Relations Credits 3
PS 425 - Global Economics and Sustainable Development Credits 3
PS 430 - US Foreign Policy: History and Contemporary Issues Credits 4
PSY 395 - Social Psychology Credits 3 or
SOC 400 - Social Psychology Credits 3
SOC 350 - Marriage and Family Credits 3
SW 360 - Social Problems and Public Policy Credits 3
SW 410 - Working with Groups Credits 3
SW 420 - Becoming a Change Agent Credits 3