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PJCS 201 Violence and Nonviolence

This course addresses the questions, when and why are people violent, and when and why are they peaceful? How does nonviolence address the destructive force of violence and stand as an alternative? A Peacemaking course in the Goshen Core.

Related majors & minors

All majors & minors
  • Conflict Transformation

    Mediation, negotiation and nonviolent communication define conflict transformation studies at Goshen College, a minor geared toward peacebuilding.

  • Criminal Justice and Restorative Justice

    In the criminal justice and restorative justice program, you learn to address crime, harm, and injustice in ways that go beyond punishment—focusing instead on healing, accountability, and systemic change.

  • Peace and Justice Studies

    As a Peace and Justice Studies minor at Goshen College, you’ll explore how people and communities work to resolve conflict, promote justice and build more peaceful societies.

  • Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies

    Study restorative justice, global conflict and reconciliation in Goshen College's Peace, Justice and Conflict Studies major, taught in small classes.

  • Political Studies

    Whether you’re interested in law, government, education, advocacy or nonprofit leadership, this minor equips you with the critical thinking and communication skills to lead with insight and purpose.

  • Psychology

    The psychology major at Goshen College combines hands-on research, internships and small classes, with faculty mentoring toward the Academic Symposium.

  • Public Health

    Whether you plan to work in community health, epidemiology or health policy—or pursue graduate study in public health, medicine or healthcare administration—being a public health major or minor at Goshen College will prepare you to make a meaningful impact.