Religion is frequently blamed as the cause of violent conflict and yet peace and nonviolence are considered central to most if not all religions. In this unit we examine historical and contemporary case studies to deepen our understanding of how religion may be used to promote violence and how religion and religious actors can contribute to building peace and social justice. Students will gain an understanding of different religious traditions and build an appreciation of the issues involved in working with diverse faith communities in the pursuit of peaceful conflict transformation.
Unit details and rules
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Wendy Lambourne, wendy.lambourne@sydney.edu.au |
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Guest lecturer(s) | Lydia Gitau, lydia.gitau@sydney.edu.au |
Lecturer(s) | Eyal Mayroz, eyal.mayroz@sydney.edu.au |
Vivianna Rodriguez Carreon, vivianna.rodriguezcarreon@sydney.edu.au |