Overview
Why at Xavier?
The Peace Studies Minor is an example of Xavier's commitment to educate students for a richly human response to contemporary life. The minor contributes to realizing the goals of a liberal arts education in the Catholic, Jesuit tradition: to impart both knowledge and a concern for values and so to enable women and men to contribute to the fashioning of a better world.
Will I have to take extra courses?
For the most part, Peace Studies minors simply give a Peace Studies focus to courses already required by the core or their major; it is possible, therefore, that Peace Studies students do not have to take any extra courses. Also, since many honors seminars are designated as Peace Studies courses, honors students can also participate in the program.
How is the Peace Studies Minor structured?
The fifteen-hour requirement is divided into a required Challenge of Peace seminar (3 hours) and four electives (12 hours). No more than two of the electives can be in the same department. See the current schedule of classes for information on available Peace Studies courses.
How can a Peace Studies Minor affect my future?
The program is designed for students in any field who wish to be more informed about important issues facing citizens of the world today. Successful completion of the minor is noted on the student's official transcript and can be placed on resumes and applications to graduate schools. Peace Studies can help students prepare for a career in a diverse array of fields. Graduate programs in Peace Studies also are growing at universities throughout North America and the world.
How can I find out more about Peace Studies?
- Dr. John Sniegocki, Director of the Peace Studies Minor, 745-3287, sniegocj@xavier.edu.
- Fr. Benjamin. J. Urmston, S.J., administrative secretary of the Peace Studies Committee, 745-3320.