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This degree combines study in Eastern Mennonite University’s world-renowned Center for Justice and Peacebuilding with theological and practical preparation for ministry. Those interested in working in conflict transformation and peacebuilding or restorative justice with a ministry focus would be well-suited for this degree.
Degree Requirements
70 69 credit hours of coursework for the Master of Divinity degree - 51 50 SH of the MDiv core curriculum and 19 SH of electives AND
33 credit hours of coursework for the Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation degree - 15 12 SH from core requirements and 18 21 SH of CJP electives, a high level Conflict Transformation course and a skills assessment course, and the practicum (chosen in consultation with an academic advisor)
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33 credit hours of coursework for the Master of Arts in Restorative Justice degree - 15 12 SH from core requirements and 18 21 SH of CJP electives, RJ required courses, and the practicum (chosen in consultation with an academic advisor)
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Foundations 1 sequence (6 SH)
PAX 533 Analysis: Understanding Conflict (3 SH)
PAX 532 Formation for Peacebuilding Practice (3 SH)
Foundations 2 sequence (6 3 SH)
PAX 635 Global Challenges, Local Struggles and Transnational Solidarities (3 SH)
One elective course from an approved list of courses (3 SH)
PAX 535 Research Methods for Social Change (3 SH)
PAX 665 Designing Processes for Conflict Transformation (3 SH) OR PAX 687 Critical Issues in Peacebuilding
Skills assessment courses - choose at least one:
PAX 601 Mediation & Negotiation (3 SH)
PAX 676 Restorative Justice Practices (3 SH)
PAX 610 Facilitation: Process Design & Skills for Dialogue, Deliberation & Decision-making (3 SH)
One Two elective course (3 6 SH)
PAX 682 Practicum (6-9 SH)
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Foundations 1 sequence (6 SH)
PAX 533 Analysis: Understanding Conflict (3 SH)
PAX 532 Formation for Peacebuilding Practice (3 SH)
Foundations 2 sequence (6 SH)
PAX 635 Global Challenges, Local Struggles and Transnational Solidarities (3 SH)One elective course from an approved list of courses (3 SH)
PAX 535 Research Methods for Social Change (3 SH)
PAX 571 Restorative Justice: Principles, Theories & Applications (3 SH)
PAX 676 Restorative Justice Practices (3 SH)
PAX 677 Restorative Justice and Whole System Approaches (3 SH)
One elective course (3 SH)
PAX 682 Practicum (6-9 SH)