Rooted in love, Jesus, God, and the Holy Spirit, along with biblical stories and principles call us to be reconcilers, peacemakers, and advocates in a broken and divided world. Reconciliation Studies courses prepare students to follow this call.
RES 201U • Introduction to Reconciliation Studies 4 Credits
Overview of theory and literature in the field, contributing factors leading to the need for reconciliation, and paradigms for reconciliation praxis. Biblically-based principles and processes for moving toward societal reconciliation. Cultural and religious diversity, conflict resolution, spiritual disciplines, social and economic justice issues, and related subjects are covered.
Prerequisites: GES 130 (may be taken concurrently) or GES 149 (may be taken concurrently). Offered: Fall or Spring.
RES 340Z • Principles and Methods of Intercultural Leadership 4 Credits
Grounded in a cross-cultural experience, focus on practical principles and methods for intercultural visioning, administration, training, and communication for cross-cultural work. Emphasizes developing intercultural competencies needed for collaborative and mutually beneficial outcomes in diverse environments (e.g., mission or ministry; profit and not-for-profit; governmental or agency work).
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing or Consent of the instructor. Offered: Spring.
RES 499 • Senior Seminar in Reconciliation Studies 4 Credits
Use the lenses of Christ-centered biblical “reconciliation” theology, critical thinking, multicultural perspectives, social-change analysis, and conflict resolution skills for leadership in the work of reconciliation in society. Study theoretical underpinnings of reconciliation studies and leadership models of reconciliation practice.
Prerequisites: RES 201U and Senior standing. Offered: Fall.