GC to offer new majors in public health, criminal justice and restorative justice
Beginning in the fall of 2020, Goshen College will offer two new bachelor’s degrees in public health and criminal justice and restorative justice.
Criminal Justice & Restorative Justice major
About
Learn how to approach the criminal justice system using restorative justice. Find ways to bring together offenders, victims and community members to repair harm and develop right relationships.
Because our program focuses on criminal justice systems through a restorative justice lens, you’ll be on the cutting edge of new theories and systems, implementing restorative practices in schools, the workplace and at a societal level. You’ll have the opportunity to work inside our local jail directly with offenders through the Inside-Out Exchange Program, putting a human face on the current criminal justice system.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate, you’ll have an understanding of criminal justice history and practices, with a focus on social theories of crime, criminalization and society. Restorative and transformative approaches to justice are an integral part of the program, as well as a focus on marginalized groups and the effect of criminal justice systems that neglect or downplay societal factors.
News & Events
Lisa Koop ’99 speaks to NPR about tent courts for migrant asylum-seekers
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Lisa Koop of the National Immigrant Justice Center about new courtroom facilities in Texas at the U.S.-Mexico border that are processing asylum claims via teleconference.
Regina Shands Stoltzfus: Where is home?
Stories of God's people are not always tied up in nice, neat conclusions. They invite us to struggle.
Stats
94%
of history alumni agree that their undergraduate education prepared them for graduate or professional school
100%
of GC history and political science faculty have Ph.D.s
95%
of PJCS alumni are satisfied or very satisfied with their undergraduate education
95%
of our peace, justice and conflict studies alumni volunteer at least once a year
1:1
ratio of Goshen College students to incarcerated students in the “Inside-Out” program at the Elkhart County Jail
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Students & Alumni
Psychology
Prashansa Dickson '16
Prashansa graduated in 2016 with a degree in psychology. Originally from Allahbad, India, she was given a full scholarship to Maastricht University in the Netherlands to pursue a master's degree in forensic psychology.
Prashansa's story
Clarissa Gaff '00 History Alumni
Clarissa Gaff '00
Clarissa Gaff graduated from Goshen College in 2000 with a degree in English along with a history minor. Today, she is a staff attorney at Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation.
Clarissa's story
Bible and Religion
Philip Thomas ’87
With more than 25 years of experience in conflict prevention, transformation and peacebuilding, Philip Thomas ’87 has dedicated his life to helping facilitate peace and reconciliation.
Philip's story
Sociology; Bible, Religion & Philosophy
Jes Stoltzfus Buller ’08
Jes Stoltzfus Buller ’08 knows firsthand how messy the process of peacemaking can be. Shortly after graduating from Goshen College, Buller moved to Colombia as a part of Mennonite Central Committee's Seed program.
Jes' story
Young Alumni Award Winner
Rob Vander Giessen-Reitsma ’05 takes a hands-on approach toward peace and justice
Rob Vander Giessen-Reitsma ’05 is using his peace, justice and conflict studies major to solve injustices with a Christ-centered approach.
Rob's story
History Major
Ron Kraybill '76
Ron Kraybill graduated from GC in 1976. Today, he is a peace and development adviser for the United Nations. He has been negotiating peaceful elections in Lesotho since 2009.
Ron's story