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The Peace and Justice Studies Specialization was approved Spring 2001 and is administered by the College of Social Science
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ABOUT PEACE AND JUSTICE STUDIES: Peace and Justice Studies is devoted to analyzing the causes and manifestations of violence, war, oppression and injustice, and to working towards theoretical and practical alternatives in creating a more peaceful and just world, both locally and globally. Through interdisciplinary research, teaching and outreach, the specialization encourages the cultivation of cultures of peace and justice in our families, communities, workplaces, public institutions and international relations. The specialization in Peace and Justice Studies offers undergraduates the opportunity to study the causes of conflict and violence and to explore the intellectual, normative, and practical dimensions of conflict resolution. The specialization includes the historical, structural, and cultural study of conflict associated with justice issues such as inequality, gender, race and the environment. Although these topics are addressed in numerous courses and programs throughout the university, a specialization in Peace and Justice Studies provides a greater continuity to these themes and an integration of several disciplinary perspectives. In addition, the specialization also acts as a basis for coordinating relevant visiting speakers and other campus events. Finally, the specialization complements existing programs by developing a thematic focus that draws from their concerns while providing a distinctive focus and coordination of activity. Though at present Peace and Justice Studies is a specialization at the undergraduate level, it is also our aim to explore ways of fostering graduate study and faculty research in the areas of this specialization. Inaugurated at MSU in Fall 2001, Peace and Justice Studies draws on the cooperation of over a hundred faculty members and has benefitted from the contributions of numerous graduate and undergraduate students. It supports the work of an undergraduate club, Students for Peace and Justice. |
