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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PEACE STUDIES
The Peace Studies Graduate Certificate Program consists of four courses and a project/paper related to studies. Courses are to be selected from the following list:
TH702 Nonviolence: Spirituality, Theory, & Practice The theory and practice of nonviolence according to various religious philosophies.
Instructor: Mary Ann Cejka, Ph.D. - US
TH701 Religious Fundamentals of Peace Building An introduction to peace studies surveying theory and philosophy of world religious leaders.
Instructor: Mary Ann Cejka, Ph.D. - US
TH703 Making Global Peace: Negotiation and Mediation for Religious Leaders A survey of theory and practice in negotiation and mediation for religious leaders working for peace.
Instructor: Mary Ann Cejka, Ph.D. - US
TH648 Globalization and the Meaning of Islam This course will address the struggle within Islam and the issues related to the assumed Clash of civilizations. The possibility of a theoretical framework for better alternatives to the “us versus them” paradigm will also be discussed.
Instructor: AbdulMawgoud Dardery, Ph.D. US/Egypt
TH705 Education for Social Transformation This course will help participants develop an understanding of the main roots of violence and culminate in a student designed program to shift knowledge, attitudes and behaviors towards a culture of peace.
Instructor: Shahinaz El Hennawi, M.A.- Egypt
TH704 Gender and Peace Building Designed to provide theoretical and practical experiences in the importance of incorporating the gender dimension in peace processes
Instructor: Shahinaz El Hennawi, M.A.- Egypt
TH525 Ethics of War and Peace in Religion This course provides basic information on ethics of war in the major religions of the world as well as secular points of view. It introduces the student to the basic history and terminology of ethics of war. The Abrahamic traditions along with secular views constitute the main focus of the course. Three of five sections and papers will be based on these views of war and peace. The fourth reading and paper will cover South and East Asian religious ethics of war. The final reading and paper will be on comparative ethics in the treatment of religious ethics of war and peace.
Instructor: Matthew Kosuta PhD - Thailand
TH512 A Theology of Interfaith Dialogue This course looks at common ground for interfaith dialogue, directs the many salvations to one world, uses eco-human well-being as a criterion for religious truth and includes practical suggestions and examples of a globally responsible dialogue.
Instructor: Joseph Sebastian, Ph.D. - US
Project/Paper Student will submit a project or paper that is related to coursework and/or practical use of information acquired. Subject matter of project or paper to be approved by GMU Dean of Continuing Education.
Eligibility: A bachelor degree is required for acceptance into the Graduate Certificate Program.
Cost: $1400 plus $100 application fee.
Payment Plan: 8 monthly payments of $175
Students who later decide to pursue a degree program at Global Ministries University will be able to apply tuition and course work to the program. Contact GMU Office for more information or apply online now: APPLICATION
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