Country: Switzerland
Registration deadline: 15 Sep 2019
Starting date: 06 Nov 2019
Ending date: 08 Nov 2019
Examples such as Northern Ireland, Indonesia, Iraq, Mali, Syria and Myanmar show that religion plays an important role in many violent conflicts around the world today. This course provides participants with practical knowledge about 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. The course work will be interactive and focused on Myanmar, Iraq and a case from Sub-Saharan Africa which will be looked at in-depth.
Our faculty uses innovative teaching techniques to enhance the learning experience. These include:
- expert inputs and exchange with experienced international scholars and practitioners
- exercises in which participants apply the acquired tools in case studies and relate them to their own experiences
- peer exchange during which participants share best practices and develop strategies to face potential challenges in practice or research
- self-study in which participants deepen their knowledge on the relation between conflict and religion
This course is designed for:
- professionals who would like to learn more about religion as a factor in conflict
- practitioners and academics interested in bridging their own experiences with current conceptual insights and practical knowledge
The course is taught in English and takes place in the premises of the University of Basel, Switzerland.
How to register:
Candidates must have:
- a university degree in a related discipline such as political science, law, economics or sociology
- at least two years of professional experience
- a good command of English.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide scholarships for this course. Participants (or their employer) must be able to cover the tuition fee.
Please take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) or contact us at academy(at)swisspeace.ch.