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Enchiridion: Majors, Concentrations, and Minors

Peace and Justice Concentration

Director: Dr. William Werpehowski
Office: Ground Floor, Sullivan
Tel. (610) 519-4499
Website: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/peaceandjustice/
Course descriptions: http://www.artsci.villanova.edu/courses/pj.html


The Center for Peace and Justice Education contributes to the mission of Villanova University by encouraging the search for global peace and social justice through interdisciplinary education, especially as that is informed by the insights of Roman Catholic social thought.

CONCENTRATION: Twenty-four credit hours, including all requirements for the minor, plus two additional Peace and Justice courses, courses cross-listed by Peace and Justice, or courses otherwise earning Peace and Justice credit. No more than three foundational courses may receive credit for the concentration.

MINOR: Eighteen credit hours, including one of the following foundational courses: PJ 2250 Violence and Justice in the World, PJ 2600 Catholic Social Teaching, PJ 2700 Peacemakers and Peacemaking, PJ 2800 Race, Class and Gender, PJ 2900 Ethical Issues in Peace and Justice; and five other courses in Peace and Justice, courses cross-listed by Peace and Justice, or courses otherwise earning Peace and Justice credit. No more than three foundational courses may receive credit for the minor.

 
See the website address above for more information.