Peacebuilding plays a crucial role in efforts to transform violent conflict, promote peace, rebuild war-torn societies and prevent the recurrence of violence. This postgraduate program provides a holistic understanding of peacebuilding. It analyzes theories, concepts, debates, policies, and practices in the different fields of peacebuilding ranging from peace mediation, conflict transformation, the role of gender to dealing with the past. Additionally, you acquire skills and tools to apply in conflict situations.

In this program you will:

• get a comprehensive overview of different fields of peacebuilding.
• reflect critically on peacebuilding practices.
• link latest findings from research and best practices to your work.
• acquire practical peacebuilding skills and tools.
• lay the foundation for your next career step.
• exchange experiences and become part of a community of practice

Structure:

The CAS Peacebuilding Essentials is offered annually and runs from fall to fall. Most courses are offered annually.

It is composed of an Introductory Module to Peacebuilding and Conflict Analysis, a Thematic Module to explore the different fields of Peacebuilding and a Concluding Module (Learning Portfolio and Concluding Day).

The CAS Peacebuilding Essentials program consists of the following modules:

• Introductory Module: Introduction to Peacebuilding & Conflict Analysis (virtual course)
• Thematic Module: choose four of the elective courses (see options on our website)