online master of arts in

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Become an interfaith

ambassador

M.A. in Peace and Social Justice with aConcentration in Interfaith Action is anemerging specialty that demands criticalskills and perspectives from beyond thereligious and/or theological disciplines inorder to be effective in post-secular contexts. These contexts point to the increasingpresence of religion-based conflict andtension between sacred and secular opinion-formers in the public sphere. The M.A. in Peace and Social Justice with aConcentration in Interfaith Action programcan help you develop the social, religious andpolitical perspectives, collaborativeengagement, and self-reflection skills youneed to become an interfaith ambassador.

program snapshot

Accreditation Program Length12 Months

Program Cost$18,000

Format100% Online

No GRE or GMAT Required

peace and social justice

Keith AugustusBurton, Ph.D.,

*12 month courses: Full-time status (2 courses per term)must bemaintained to complete the master's degree in 12 months.

Faculty Chair,Teaching Faculty

In this course, you will engage contemporary theories of powerand privilege in a postcolonial age, be able to identify multipledimensions of these phenomena in interpersonal and socialcontexts, and demonstrate capacities for self-awareness andeffective negotiation of power differentials in communal and/ororganizational contexts.

MPJ 5311 - Power and Privilege in Self and Society

Required Courses for a Interfaith Action Concentration:

This course will assist students in establishing a critical andcontextualized understandings of religion, demonstrate anintegrated knowledge of research for understanding religionand models for religious engagement, and develop your abilityto challenge philosophical assumptions about religion.

Several contemporary developments will be addressed ascase studies during the term. These cases will help tosharpen your conflict resolution skills to assess conflictscenarios, develop robust mediation strategies, and design acollaborative peace plan.

This course explores the complexities of secularism andreligion and its intersection with political systems, socialvalues, and sub-movements in the public sphere. In thiscourse, you will develop a post-secular awareness to interpretthe evolving role of sacred and secular traditions whileidentifying new measures to foster collaborative relationsbetween actors in the public sphere.

MPJ 5312 - Approaching Religion

MPJ 5313 - Negotiating Moral Conflict

MPJ 5315 - Religion in the Public Sphere: Faith,Politics, & Rhetoric

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MCC 5311 - Mindfulness

MCC 5312 - Dialogue

MCC 5313 - Collaboration

MCC 5314 - Change

Build the capacity for focused awareness andcompassion. Move from personal vision to sharedvision through critical and strategic thinking.

Craft creative solutions by drawing out and integratingother's ideas. Listen to understand and advocatewithout alienation.

Build sustainable change through teams. Creatediverse teams who can deal with complex problemsand resolve conflict.

Combine flexibility with insight to stay ahead of therapidly changing environment. Replace resistance tochange with an ability to "skate where the puck is going."

MPJ 5316 - Capstone Action ProjectThis self-directed project draws on your entire educationalexperience where you research, analyze, and determineappropriate methods and contemporary strategies for designingand implementing initiatives that generate positive social impact.

MPJ 5314- Interfaith Leadership in a Global Context

This course explores the impact of transformative leadershipthrough the work of celebrated interfaith leaders and theirresponse to practicing the Golden Rule, promoting social justice,grassroots organizing, and interfaith cooperation within multiplecontexts.