HUM 121Peace Studies

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Introduces the nature, scope, and methodology of Peace Studies, with a view toward the future. Explores the history of non-violent movements to effect social change, the role of women in the attainment of peace and protection of life, the tie between social justice and the environment, and the resolution of conflict between individuals, groups, societies, and nations. Includes the study of activists such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Gandhi, and Dorothy Day. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).