An Introduction to Religion, Theology and Peace Studies

Overview

Overview

This two-part course is comprised of two eight-lecture modules, which can be taken separately in each academic term or together to form a year-long programme. 

Section 1 is World Religions and Theological Frameworks, and this module examines the disciplines of religion and theology from historical and contemporary perspectives. Section 2 is Conflict, Reconciliation and Peace: Past, Present and Future. This module addresses aspects of peace in the historical and modern world, focusing on theories of mediation, and case studies on conflict and reconciliation.

The School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies at Trinity is an interdisciplinary School with three disciplines working on areas of academic interest such as world religions and theological frameworks. In parallel there are research interests in conflict, mediation, resolution, and peace within our School. 

Date, Time, and Place

This two-part course commences in September 2023, during the Michaelmas term, before re-commencing in January 2024 for the Hillary term. Lectures run for eight weeks in these terms. Classes will be held in person on the Trinity campus at the School of Religion, Theology and Peace Studies building, Loyola Institute Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2.

For more information on class dates and times, and to complete the course application form, please visit: www.tcd.ie/religion/undergraduate/shortcourse