The peace and justice studies minor provides students broad opportunities for critical study of diverse issues such as the economic, social, and political dimensions of justice, conflict resolution, models of cooperation and conflict, dispute settlement mechanisms, peacemaking, peacekeeping, peace-building, mediation, philosophical and religious foundations of peace, gender, race, cultural dimensions of peace and justice, domestic and international law and institutions, human rights, origins of war and peace, terrorism, the environment, and responsibilities of individuals and social institutions. Students who minor in peace and justice studies may be better prepared to enter careers in non-governmental organizations, social activism, law, social work, religious organizations, government, business and international organizations. Students in the minor are encouraged to seek possibilities to study the subject while studying abroad or enrolled in domestic off-campus programs.
Peace and Justice Studies Overview