Links and resources

Academic links

Semilla Seminary (in Guatemala)
This seminary is the home of the CASAS program, through which numerous GC students have learned about life in Guatemala.

The University of Colorado hosts an extensive Peace and Conflict studies site that includes the home of the Peace Studies Association, as well as a directory of college and university programs, and specific Peace Studies Abroad opportunities.

The Consortium on Peace Research, Education and Development (COPRED)
Self-described as a community of educators, activists and researchers working on alternatives to violence and war. COPRED spreads effective methods of nonviolent social change among diverse racial and socio-economic populations.

General links

The Peace and Justice Committee of the Mennonite Church
Goshen College is operated by the Mennonite Church, one of the historic peace churches.

Exploring Global Conflict
This online resource guide was developed by the Center for International Studies. The guide features over 175 links related to conflict, peace, current news sources, human rights and humanitarian aid, educational resources, as well as information related to specific conflicts around the world including: Northern Ireland, the Middle East, the Great Lakes region in Africa, and the former Yugoslavia. Every effort was made to provide information from all perspectives. However, the editors of the guide are not responsible for the accuracy and reliability of the resources cited. Users are cautioned that some of the resources do not necessarily present information in a balanced and impartial manner. It is entirely up to the user to determine the validity of the sources included in this guide.

Organizational links

Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT)
CPT is a project of the Mennonite Churches, Church of the Brethren and Friends United Meeting. As an organization , it responds to invitations from grassroots movements seeking to rectify injustice in nonviolent ways.

Fourth Freedom Forum
This peace organization is based in Goshen, and the president also teaches a course at GC.

Peace Action
This peace organization has a student wing called SPAN, which GC students have been involved in.