swisspeace course: Conflict Transformation & the Role of Religion Course: Methods & Approaches

What is the significance of religion in conflicts around the world and how has it evolved? What can we learn from the contexts of Northern Ireland and Iraq? Apply for the Conflict Transformation & the Role of Religion Course and find out.

Training topic 

Religion continues to play a key role in conflicts such as the ones in Northern Ireland, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Mali, or Myanmar. Participants of the Conflict Transformation & the Role of Religion Course gain practical knowledge on methods and tools of conflict transformation focusing on conflicts with a religious dimension as well as on the roles of different actors in these contexts. With Northern Ireland and Iraq, two case studies will be discussed & analyzed in-depth.

Your benefits 

• Investigate conflicts with a religious dimension using case studies
• Become part of a network that deals critically with questions about religions and conflict.

Participants

Professionals and academics who are interested in religion as a factor in conflicts and would like to combine current research findings with practical experience.

Requirements: University degree (min. Bachelor) and two years of professional experience in a topic-relevant area. 

Faculty 

Experts:

Elisabeth Baumgartner, Co-Head of Dealing with the Past, swisspeace
Matthias Ryffel, Program Officer, Mediation, swisspeace 

Structure & Methodology

Training methodologies include expert inputs, peer exchange, case studies, exercises, skills training and self-study. The training draws on experiences of participants and empirical examples.

Certification

Successful participants are awarded a Confirmation of Participation. This training can be taken as one of the module (1 ECTS) of the Certificate, Diploma and Master of Advanced Studies in Civilian Peacebuilding programs or the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Religion & Konflikt (in German)offered by swisspeace and the University of Basel. 

Any questions about this course?

Please take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). If you cannot find the information you are looking for, our staff will happily answer your questions (contact us).

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