The Department of Peace and Conflict Studies is dedicated to exploring the roots of conflict and promoting peaceful solutions through education, research, and dialogue. Our mission is to cultivate a deep understanding of the dynamics of conflict, violence, justice, and reconciliation in local, national, and global contexts. We prepare students to become thoughtful practitioners and change-makers, capable of addressing complex social and political challenges through nonviolent means and inclusive peacebuilding strategies.
Our curriculum is interdisciplinary, drawing from political science, sociology, international relations, history, and law. Students engage with topics such as conflict resolution, human rights, transitional justice, mediation, diplomacy, and post-conflict reconstruction. Through case studies, fieldwork, simulations, and partnerships with peace organizations, students gain practical skills and real-world exposure that prepare them for careers in peacebuilding, diplomacy, humanitarian work, and conflict transformation.
The Department actively contributes to policy debates, community peace initiatives, and scholarly research on conflict prevention and resolution. Our faculty includes experienced academics and practitioners who are passionate about equipping the next generation with the tools to promote justice, tolerance, and sustainable peace. Whether you are seeking to understand the causes of conflict or to become an agent of change, the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies offers a rigorous and inspiring environment to support your journey.