Director: Louise Cainkar, Ph.D.
Reflecting the reality that issues of peace and justice permeate our lives, Peace Studies is one of the fastest growing academic fields. As a peace studies major or minor you can choose from classes in many disciplines (including anthropology, biology, education, health, history, management, nursing, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, theology, and other fields) to first understand the causes of conflict and inequality; second, develop ways to nonviolently resolve and prevent conflict and to reduce human and material inequities; and third, build sustainable and just systems and societies. Through course work you analyze conflicts and inequities varying in scope from international to local through lenses of peacemaking, conflict resolution, reconciliation, community-building, restorative justice, human rights and sustainability.
Peace studies emphasizes valuable skills such as strategic thinking, conflict resolution, restorative practices, creative problem solving, negotiation, persuasion, critical analysis and effective communication. These skills and experiences are attractive to a wide variety of employers including peace and justice organizations, nonprofit and social service organizations, law (e.g., human rights, immigration), nursing, public health, journalism, management, education, counseling and more.
Peace Studies Major
The major consists of ten courses (30 credit hours). Four required courses (12 credit hours) and six elective courses (18 credit hours) chosen from any INPS elective and/or approved elective courses listed in the focal areas below. INPS 4997 Capstone Seminar in Peace Studies is normally taken during the student's last spring term in residence at Marquette.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| INPS 2010 | Introduction to Peace Studies | 3 |
| THEO 2500 | Theologies of Nonviolence | 3 |
| INPS 4997 | Capstone Seminar in Peace Studies | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Communication and Conflict | ||
| Empathy, Crime and Justice | ||
| Conflict Resolution and Restorative Justice | ||
| World Conflict and Security | ||
| Elective Courses: Choose six courses from the following focal areas. | 18 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 | |
Elective Course Options:
Focal Area One: Theories and Practices of Peacemaking
Analyze the underlying causes of violence and war. Learn strategies to resolve and transform conflict. Explore historic examples of nonviolent social change.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 4320 | Culture, Law and Violence | 3 |
| CMST 3120 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| CMST 4150 | Communication and Conflict | 3 |
| CMST 4400 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| INPS 3960 | Research in Peace Studies | 1-3 |
| MANA 3034 | Negotiation | 3 |
| PHIL 3501 | Philosophy of War and Peace | 3 |
| POSC 4631 | World Conflict and Security | 3 |
| POSC 4636 | Terrorism | 3 |
| PSYC 3201 | Introductory Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3210 | The Psychology of Prejudice | 3 |
| SOCI 3700 | Social Movements, Protest and Change | 3 |
| SOCI 4400 | Social Inequality | 3 |
| SOCI 4600 | The Social Reality of Crime and Justice | 3 |
| SOWJ 2300 | Conflict Resolution and Restorative Justice | 3 |
| SOWJ 2600 | Community Organizing | 3 |
| SOWJ 3400 | Advocacy and Social Change: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| SOWJ 4600 | Faith-based Activism | 3 |
| THEO 2500 | Theologies of Nonviolence | 3 |
| THEO 2500H | Honors Theologies of Nonviolence | 3 |
Focal Area Two: Justice, Human Rights, and Reconciliation
Examine the social conditions and legal protections necessary for advancing and preserving human rights. Learn practices and policies that prevent conflict from erupting into violence and build a culture of sustainable peace, which includes such fundamentals as human rights, the rule of law, and an equitable economy.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CRLS 4180 | Empathy, Crime and Justice | 3 |
| EDUC 1000 | Educational Inquiry 1: Critical Perspectives on Education | 3 |
| ENGL 4840 | Postcolonial Literatures | 3 |
| FREN 4330 | Francophone Studies in Human Rights | 3 |
| HIST 4460 | Race and History of South Africa | 3 |
| PHIL 3710 | Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 3750 | Philosophy of Law | 3 |
| PHIL 4320 | Contemporary Ethical Problems | 3 |
| PHIL 4330 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| POSC 4251 | The Politics of Civil Rights and Liberties | 3 |
| POSC 4601 | International Law | 3 |
| POSC 4611 | International Organizations | 3 |
| POSC 4633 | Human Security | 3 |
| POSC 4646 | Politics of Migration | 3 |
| POSC 4651 | The Politics of Human Rights | 3 |
| SOWJ 2150 | Immigrants and their Communities | 3 |
Focal Area Three: Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice and Sustainability
Explore issues of access to basic needs, human rights, social justice, and equitable and sustainable uses of resources. Study social systems, such as education and health, that promote resilient communities.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BISC 4381 | Politics of U.S. Health Care | 3 |
| BISC 4461 | Comparative Health Politics and Policy | 3 |
| ECON 4016 | Environmental and Natural Resource Economics | 3 |
| ECON 4047 | Development Economics | 3 |
| ENGL 4850 | Global Literatures | 3 |
| HEAL 1025 | Culture and Health | 3 |
| NURS 1001 | Nursing and Health in the Jesuit Tradition | 3 |
| PHIL 3350 | Philosophy of the Environment | 3 |
| POSC 4281 | Urban Public Policy | 3 |
| POSC 4351 | Environmental Politics and Policy | 3 |
| POSC 4641 | Politics of the Illicit Global Economy | 3 |
| POSC 4661 | The Political Economy of Development | 3 |
| SOWJ 4700 | Global Aid and Humanitarianism | 3 |
| THEO 4440 | Foundations of Ecological Ethics | 3 |
| FINA 4370 | Sustainable Finance | 3 |
| HEAL 1400 | Veteran Health and Culture | 3 |
| HIST 3800 | Environmental History: Ecology and Society in the Modern World | 3 |
| PHYS 1009 | Earth and Environmental Physics | 3 |
| SOCI 3720 | Environment and Society | 3 |
| SOCI 4730 | Capitalism, Socialism and Emancipation | 3 |
| THEO 3530 | Theology and Economics | 3 |
| THEO 3530H | Honors Theology and Economics | 3 |
Focal Area Four: Structural Violence and Positive Social Change
Investigate complex issues of structural exclusion and violence at the intersection of social class, gender, sexuality, race, national origin, affiliation, region and religion. Learn strategies that hold out the promise for positive social change in emerging peace research.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 4500 | Race and Gender Issues in Mass Media | 3 |
| CRLS 3640 | Domestic Violence in the United States | 3 |
| CRLS 4140 | Race, Crime and Punishment | 3 |
| CRLS 4640 | Family Violence and Public Intervention | 3 |
| ENGL 4810 | Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 4820 | Studies in Critical Race and Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 4825 | Native American / Indigenous Literatures | 3 |
| ENGL 4830 | Africana Literatures | 3 |
| HIST 4135 | African-American History | 3 |
| HIST 4155 | A History of Native America | 3 |
| HIST 4266 | Nazi Germany and the Holocaust | 3 |
| HIST 4600 | Comparative Twentieth-Century Genocides | 3 |
| MANA 3035 | Diversity in Organizations | 3 |
| PHIL 3390 | Latin American Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 3770 | Feminist Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 3780 | Africana Philosophy | 3 |
| SOCI 4250 | African-American Social Thought | 3 |
| SOWJ 3450 | Arabs and Muslims in Global Context | 3 |
| SOCI 4430 | Christianity and Sexuality in the U.S. | 3 |
| SOCI 4450 | Sociology of Sex and Gender | 3 |
| SPAN 4150 | Spanish in the United States | 3 |
| THEO 3250 | Contemplation and Justice in a Violent World | 3 |
| THEO 3420 | Bridging the Racial Divide | 3 |
| THEO 3470 | Women and Theology Across Cultures | 3 |
Notes:
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Relevant upper-division, independent study and special topics courses may be counted toward the elective requirements of the major/minor upon review of the course syllabus and approval by the director of the Peace Studies program. Once the course is completed a course waiver form is required to be submitted.
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To find peace studies related internships, summer fellowships and events, visit www.marquette.edu/peacemaking/.
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In cases where courses have prerequisites, Peace Studies majors should contact the director of the Peace Studies program.
Peace Studies Minor
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| INPS 2010 | Introduction to Peace Studies | 3 |
| INPS 4997 | Capstone Seminar in Peace Studies | 3 |
| Elective Courses: Choose four courses from the following focal areas. | 12 | |
| Focal Area One: Theories and Practices of Peacemaking | ||
| Culture, Law and Violence | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Communication and Conflict | ||
| Cross-Cultural Communication | ||
| Research in Peace Studies | ||
| Negotiation | ||
| World Conflict and Security | ||
| Terrorism | ||
| Philosophy of War and Peace | ||
| Introductory Social Psychology | ||
| The Psychology of Prejudice | ||
| Social Movements, Protest and Change | ||
| Social Inequality | ||
| The Social Reality of Crime and Justice | ||
| Conflict Resolution and Restorative Justice | ||
| Community Organizing | ||
| Advocacy and Social Change: Theory and Practice | ||
| Faith-based Activism | ||
| Theologies of Nonviolence | ||
| Honors Theologies of Nonviolence | ||
| Focal Area Two: Justice, Human Rights and Reconciliation | ||
| Empathy, Crime and Justice | ||
| Educational Inquiry 1: Critical Perspectives on Education | ||
| Postcolonial Literatures | ||
| Francophone Studies in Human Rights | ||
| Race and History of South Africa | ||
| Political Philosophy | ||
| Philosophy of Law | ||
| Contemporary Ethical Problems | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| The Politics of Civil Rights and Liberties | ||
| International Law | ||
| International Organizations | ||
| Human Security | ||
| Politics of Migration | ||
| The Politics of Human Rights | ||
| Immigrants and their Communities | ||
| Focal Area Three: Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice and Sustainability | ||
| Politics of U.S. Health Care | ||
| Comparative Health Politics and Policy | ||
| Environmental and Natural Resource Economics | ||
| Development Economics | ||
| Global Literatures | ||
| Sustainable Finance | ||
| Culture and Health | ||
| Veteran Health and Culture | ||
| Environmental History: Ecology and Society in the Modern World | ||
| Nursing and Health in the Jesuit Tradition | ||
| Philosophy of the Environment | ||
| Earth and Environmental Physics | ||
| Urban Public Policy | ||
| Environmental Politics and Policy | ||
| Politics of the Illicit Global Economy | ||
| The Political Economy of Development | ||
| Environment and Society | ||
| Capitalism, Socialism and Emancipation | ||
| Global Aid and Humanitarianism | ||
| Theology and Economics | ||
| Honors Theology and Economics | ||
| Foundations of Ecological Ethics | ||
| Focal Area Four: Structural Violence and Positive Social Change | ||
| Race and Gender Issues in Mass Media | ||
| Domestic Violence in the United States | ||
| Race, Crime and Punishment | ||
| Family Violence and Public Intervention | ||
| Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies | ||
| Studies in Critical Race and Ethnic Studies | ||
| Native American / Indigenous Literatures | ||
| Africana Literatures | ||
| African-American History | ||
| A History of Native America | ||
| Nazi Germany and the Holocaust | ||
| Comparative Twentieth-Century Genocides | ||
| Diversity in Organizations | ||
| Latin American Philosophy | ||
| Feminist Philosophy | ||
| Africana Philosophy | ||
| African-American Social Thought | ||
| Christianity and Sexuality in the U.S. | ||
| Sociology of Sex and Gender | ||
| Arabs and Muslims in Global Context | ||
| Spanish in the United States | ||
| Bridging the Racial Divide | ||
| Contemplation and Justice in a Violent World | ||
| Women and Theology Across Cultures | ||
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 | |
Notes:
-
Relevant upper-division, independent study and special topics courses may be counted toward the elective requirements of the major/minor upon review of the course syllabus and approval by the director of the Peace Studies program. Once the course is completed a course waiver form is required to be submitted.
-
To find peace studies related internships, summer fellowships and events, visit www.marquette.edu/peacemaking/.
-
In cases where courses have prerequisites, Peace Studies minors should contact the director of the Peace Studies program.
Courses
INPS 2010. Introduction to Peace Studies. 3 cr. hrs.
An interdisciplinary, introductory seminar for students interested in Peace Studies. Students explore faith-based and secular theoretical and practical approaches to the concepts of peace and justice, through critical discussion of relevant texts and reflective writing.
INPS 3960. Research in Peace Studies. 1-3 cr. hrs.
Students engage in original research, intensive study and/or critical discussion under the close guidance of a professor who is generally an expert in the field. Prereq: Cons. of instr.
INPS 4997. Capstone Seminar in Peace Studies. 3 cr. hrs.
Senior seminar for students completing Peace Studies. Designed to bring interdisciplinary approaches to bear on questions of peace. Topics include the application of peace building skills, the creation of just systems, the protection of human rights, and effective models of development. Students explore paths to peace through text-based inquiry, multidisciplinary theoretical analysis, and integration of prior course work. Experiential learning opportunities and internships are offered. Prereq: Sr. stndg. and INPS major or minor.