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PEACE, RELIGION AND DIPLOMACY

Module code: MC633
Credits: 10
Semester: 2
Quota: 20
Department: KENNEDY INSTITUTE
International:
Coordinator: Philip McDonagh (KENNEDY INSTITUTE)

	Overview
	In this module, we examine the changing character of diplomacy and international relations; new thinking on the need for a stronger and more widely based consensus, linking domestic to foreign policy; and the role that can be played by religions and partnerships involving religious actors. The module addresses the question of religion and society from a perspective of diplomacy. Participants in the module should form a clearer understanding of the 21st century agenda and the many different ways of contributing professionally or personally to transformation at the global level.

Overview

In this module, we examine the changing character of diplomacy and international relations; new thinking on the need for a stronger and more widely based consensus, linking domestic to foreign policy; and the role that can be played by religions and partnerships involving religious actors. The module addresses the question of religion and society from a perspective of diplomacy. Participants in the module should form a clearer understanding of the 21st century agenda and the many different ways of contributing professionally or personally to transformation at the global level.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: share knowledge, understanding and best practice of the intersection of peace, religion and diplomacy critically analyse, assess and demonstrate an awareness of the impact of actions and responses to complex international issues as well as the behaviour of actors in the escalation and de-escalation of conflict assess significant developments in international diplomacy, foreign policy and what it is like to be a diplomat demonstrate the conflicting dynamics that shape local, international and religious actors and describe in detail the importance of being proactive in peacebuilding evaluate and understand how different actors engage in partnerships for peace and discuss enrichment opportunities and whole of society initiatives through case studies examine and identify different forms of conscience based arguments and their roots in religion demonstrate global concerns and what role religion and religious actors play in defining today’s world understand relationship building in diverse complex environments, peacebuilding and crisis prevention

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Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? No

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Kennedy Institute Department.