From Just War to Peacebuilding

The focus of this course will be contemporary theological ethics and just war, and the recent peacebuilding trajectory. We will compare and assess different theological commitments grounding positions on war and peace, and on Christian political ethics generally. To be included are "just war" developments in the Augustinian and Thomistic traditions, and philosophical perspectives on forgiveness and restorative justice. We will consider nonviolent strategiesto resolve conflict, including perspectives from conflict zones and the global South. Specific problems such as women and war, humanitarian intervention, nuclear weapons, and land mines and cluster munitions will be addressed.

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4.50 / 5

ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it

4.70 / 5

AttendanceHow necessary attendance was

4.67 / 5

AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were

4.75 / 5