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EDU GRK HWST IPB OCEN SCI STDEV THEA
Explores the theology, culture, and practice of conflict and peacebuilding in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints through the lens of the scriptures, history, and current events. Christological-based methods of conflict transformation at home, in our community, wards, and world will be covered.
This course will introduce students to the theories and research in the field of mindfulness. Students will study emerging scientific research that shows the physical and mental health benefits when mindfulness practice is implemented into daily life and will learn how to implement mindfulness techniques in peacebuilding fieldwork.
This class will introduce students to the theory and practice of restorative justice. Restorative justice is one way of dealing with the impacts of criminal or harmful behavior. Rather than focusing on laws, punishments, and guilt, restorative justice focuses on making things right between the victim, the victimizer, and society.
This course teaches verbal and mental skills for violence prevention and de-escalation, including assertive body language, boundary setting, and the making of informed choices to assess and possibly avoiding violent situations. It also provides physical skills that harness the strengths of our bodies and psyches.