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PACS6917: Religion, War and Peace
2022 unit information
Religion is frequently blamed as the cause of violent conflict and yet peace and nonviolence are considered central to most if not all religions. In this unit we examine historical and contemporary case studies to deepen our understanding of how religion may be used to promote violence and how religion and religious actors can contribute to building peace and social justice. Students will gain an understanding of different religious traditions and build an appreciation of the issues involved in working with diverse faith communities in the pursuit of peaceful conflict transformation.
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| Code | PACS6917 |
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| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Appreciate the role and significance of religion in influencing patterns of war and violence and the means of pursuing peace and nonviolence
- LO2. Understand the sources and structures of war and peace traditions in the major global religions
- LO3. Understand how different factors combine to promote religious violence
- LO4. Appreciate the role of religion in determining the moral and ethical dimensions of war and peace
- LO5. Appreciate the peacemaking potential of religion in theory and practice
- LO6. Understand the contribution of faith-based actors to building peace and social justice
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