Through Saint Anselm’s interdisciplinary Peace and Justice Studies Program, students obtain the theoretical and practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to shape a more just and peaceful world. This level of understanding prepares students for a wide variety of careers in research, education, mediation and negotiations, government, business, non-governmental organizations, human rights, dispute resolution, environmental protection, international law, and human and economic development.
About the Program
The Peace and Justice Studies Program draws heavily on several disciplines and encourages a broad approach to modern world problem-solving through an appreciation of scientific, technical, poetic, philosophical, and theological insights.
Peace and Justice Studies major and minor courses aim to familiarize students with the prominent ideas, concepts, and theories of peace and justice; detailed knowledge of problems, issues, and challenges such as poverty, racism, and war; and various approaches to solutions. In-depth study of peace and justice will undoubtedly help to guide students toward lives that are creative, generous, and significant. Required experiential learning assists students in working towards a career that centers around advocating for people and engaging in solving social problems. Students who pursue peace and justice studies are additionally well prepared for graduate work in all types of fields.
Program Contacts
Program Director: Sara Smits Keeney
Phone: (603) 641-7127
Email: ssmits@anselm.edu
Mailing Address: 100 Saint Anselm Drive #1677
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Faculty & Staff
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“[Peace and Justice Studies] bridges across the humanities and social sciences and delves into helping students understand the structure and different types of justice. [It] encourages students to think about and appreciate the dignity of all individuals and the rich diversity of the world, and to advocate for equity and justice while imagining a world without violence.