The Center for Peace & Justice Education is a member of the College of Arts and Sciences at Villanova. The program in Peace & Justice, open to all students in the University, offers an interdisciplinary approach to topics of world peace and social justice. The course of study provides students with an opportunity to study the rich tradition of Catholic social teaching as applied to the complex problems of our time.

Video Clip: A Testimonial from Matt Nespoli, 2004, who started Water for Waslala. ( Flash Video, 5261 KB)

Courses focus on the components of a moral and just society, reflect on the alternative models for socially responsible resolution of injustice and conflict, and provide opportunities to learn the necessary skills for peacemaking. Most peace and justice courses meet requirements of the core curriculum requirements. Students in each of the schools and colleges of the university can complete a minor or concentration in Peace & Justice.

The Peace & Justice Program is an interdisciplinary course of study providing a minor and a concentration. The academic program typically offers about 11 courses each semester, with new courses continually being developed to reflect emerging peace and justice issues.