Courses

PJCS 360 Designing for Social Change

Analyzes different strategies for achieving change in contexts characterized by high levels of complexity and conflict, with particular attention to the role and significance of the relatively new field of dialogue, deliberation, and civic engagement. Students will draw from their own experiences as well as change initiatives from other parts of the world in order to surface the set of assumptions they hold about how constructive change happens.

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  • Conflict Transformation

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

  • Music

    The music major at Goshen College trains you in performance, composition and teaching, guided by faculty who are working musicians and scholars.

  • 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.

  • Sociology

    As a sociology major at Goshen College, you’ll investigate the forces that influence human behavior, identity, and inequality—and learn how to be a force for justice and social transformation.

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