Justpeace Center for Mediation and Conflict Transformation Training
NEXT COURSE: January 11 - 15, 2010: Engage Conflict Well: The Spirit and Art of Conflict Transformation
This course will explore the theology, theory and practice of faith-based conflict transformation. Students will look first to how theology and spiritual life prepares them for engaging others, including attitude toward conflict, skill development (listening, speaking, use of the imagination and the craft of forgiveness), formation as a peacebuilder, and the development of a constructive understanding of their role. They then will see how theology and spiritual life inform their engagement of those in conflict. The class will practice one form of facilitation, the circle process, which will include an exploration of the role of ritual, the importance of relational covenants, appreciative inquiry and the art of asking questions, interest-based mediation and restorative justice.
Drew Theological School
Fee Schedule:
| Current Drew Seminarians: | Free |
| Drew alumni and Shalom groups : | $225.00 |
| Community Fellows | $300.00 |
| Room and board fees: | tbd |
For students, this course is listed as CHSOC 428: Topics in Church and Society - Just Peace (3-credits). Registration will open in mid-November. Registration deadline is January 5, 2010. 3 CEU's available. To register as a Community Fellow, visit: our Community Fellows website. For more information, contact Nancy VanderVeen, Coordinator of Continuing Education at nvanderveen@drew.edu or via phone at 973-408-3084.
Industrial Areas Foundation Regional Training
NEXT COURSE: January 18 - 22, 2010: Leadership Skills for Community Organization
This course will assist participants to develop their power and leadership skills. Students will learn how to develop any congregation or voluntary organization through engaging in the fundamentals of community organizing. The course is led by the Industrial Areas Foundation, a group with an outstanding record in effecting social change.
Drew Theological School
Fee Schedule:
| Current Drew Seminarians: | Free |
| Drew alumni and Shalom groups : | $225.00 |
| IAF member groups: | $250.00 |
| All Others: | $500.00 |
| Room and board fees: | tbd |
For students, this training is listed as CHSOC 482: Leadership Skills for Community Organization (3-credits). Registration will open in mid-November. Registration deadline is January 11, 2010. 3 CEU's available. Submit all names with payment to Patt Oettinger, Metro IAF, 85-18 61st Road, Rego Park, NY 11374, (718) 898-4194. For more information, contact Ojeda Hall-Phillips at (347) 495-4960.
