RELIGION 275 - Religion,Conflict,and Mediation

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University of Bridgeport

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Description:

This course examines economic, political, and cultural aspects of religious conflict, and proposes a theory for conflict mediation that entails recognizing the key role played by religious institutions and 'cultural rationality'within society. Models of conflict mediation (Augsberger's Conflict Mediation Across Cultures; Avruch's Culture & Conflict Resolution; Said's Peace and Conflict Resolution in Islam; Shrock-Shenk, Making Peace with Conflict: Practical Skills for Conflict Transformation) are studied. These theories are practiced in case studies and class models. The relationship of interreligious and conflict mediation is considered. 3 semester hours

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bridgeport.edu

Phone Number:

(203) 576-4000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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