ABOUT US

Mission:

The Peace and Conflict Studies Consortium of Oregon and Washington nurtures a trans-disciplinary approach to peace education and conflict resolution through the collaboration among regional institutions. This Peace and Conflict Studies Consortium facilitates curriculum development, faculty support, research assistance, and resource development working towards the promotion of a culture of peace.

Theory:

A culture of peace seeks to both understand and resolve conflicts on many levels ranging from the personal and interpersonal to the societal and global.  It nurtures individual self-respect, respect for multi-cultural diversity and freedom of expression, equitable distribution of resources, and the empowerment of people to effectively promote democratic institutions and policy making.  Appropriate skills must take into account environmental realities, historical contexts, and a full examination of the wide range of strategies available to people of various perspectives working to successfully create a future with greater justice.