Academics  —  Peace, Justice and Conflict Studies Major

Peace, Justice and Conflict Studies Major

Peace isn’t a niche interest at Goshen College—it’s a shared passion. Peace is central to our identity, which is apparent in our curriculum, our history and our core values. The peace, justice and conflict studies (PJCS) program pulls together and gives full expression to the many strands of peace that permeate campus culture.

As a PJCS student, you’ll study subjects like restorative justice, social change and war and peace in the modern world. And you’ll have plenty of opportunities to put your beliefs into action through a range of internship options. Some are local, with organizations like La Casa (working with low income families) in Goshen and the Center for Community Justice in Elkhart, and some are across North America, with agencies like Mennonite Central Committee or a summer internship with the Service Inquiry Program. Some students find a way to do international internships as well.

What can you do after college with a PJCS major? Anything that requires the ability to analyze complex problems, come up with creative solutions, be an effective organizer and transform destructive conflict in positive directions. As a graduate of the PJCS program, you’ll have top-notch preparation for your future career as a social worker, teacher, lawyer, mediator or peace worker for a service or mission organization.

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News & Events

Speech on North Korea wins peace oratorical contest

With her speech titled “Through the eyes of people,” Dona Park won the top prize and a chance to enter her speech in the bi-national intercollegiate oratorical contest.

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Students tackle peace issues in annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest

Five Goshen College students will present speeches during the 2015 C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The annual event will take place at 7 p.m. in the Umble Center and is free and open to the public.

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Karen Zorn '84 headlines workshop on El Sistema music program - The Elkhart Truth

Goshen College graduate Karen Zorn visited her alma mater Monday, Jan. 12, to deliver a keynote speech discussing the merits of a new music program called El Sistema. The program is spreading into Elkhart classrooms and across the U.S.

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OUR VIEW: Dialogue can be our strength - The Goshen News

Goshen News editors see progress in fostering a dialogue that, despite some palpable tension, will help diverse groups of people better understand their points of view.

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GC senior wins bi-national oratorical contest

For the second time in three years, a Goshen College student took first place in the bi-national intercollegiate C. Henry Smith Oratorical Contest sponsored by Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) U.S. Abby Deaton, a senior communication major from Indianapolis, won with her speech, “The Welcome Table: Discussing Goshen College’s Hiring Policy.”

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Stats

95%

of PJCS alumni are satisfied or very satisfied with their undergraduate education

 

100%

of alumni agree that PJCS professors at GC are genuinely interested in students

1930s

First peace course taught at GC (War, Peace, & Nonresistance)

95%

of our peace, justice and conflict studies alumni volunteer at least once a year

 

Students & Alumni

Daniel Klink '17

Social Work Major, PJCS minor

For Danny Klink, a sophomore from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, helping others isn’t a hobby—it’s his future career. That’s why he declared a social work major and a peace and justice studies minor. Read more

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Rachel Eisenstat '06

Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies Major

Rachel Eisenstat, a 2006 graduate, studied peace, justice & conflict studies at Goshen College. Since graduating, she has recorded an album with top Denver musicians using funding support from community. Read more

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Lauren Treiber '14

Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies Major

Lauren Treiber, a 2014 graduate from Grand Rapids, Michigan, came to Goshen College to study peace. While a student, Lauren has formed friendships and learned lessons that will lead her towards a lifetime of peacemaking. Read more

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Liz Core '14

Communication Major, PJCS Minor

During her time at Goshen College, Liz performed in theater productions, wrote for The Record and Goshen Commons, participated in poetry clubs and worked as a barista at Java Junction. Read more

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Sam Carlson '16

Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies Major

Sam Carlson, a peace, justice and conflict studies (PJCS) major with a minor in women’s and gender studies, takes his PJCS studies seriously. In the summer of 2014, he served at a conflict resolution center in Palestine. Read more

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Khadar Bashir-Ali '85

Education Advocate in Somalia

Khadar Bashir-Ali, a 1985 graduate from Somalia who majored in French, advises the Somalian government on how to improve the education system and oversees national education projects. Read more

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