Peace & Justice Studies

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PJS is an interdisciplinary program that gives students the opportunity to explore complex social justice and peace issues in the 21st Century from the perspective of multiple disciplines. Students acquire depth of learning through the integration of ideas within those disciplines. Through their degree plan they are challenged to offer new vision and leadership for positive social change. The program offers rigorous academic study promoting critical analysis, dialogue and nonviolent approaches to personal lifestyle choices as well as domestic and foreign policy issues. There is both a local and global emphasis in exploring issues of justice and peace for the common good of the human family and of the earth.

Regis is the only Jesuit university in the Rocky Mountain region. Our motto is “How Ought We to Live?” and at its heart, Peace & Justice Studies is about investigating and answering that question. Regis College offers a Peace & Justice Studies (PJS) major (25 hours) and minor (12 hours).

Can I really earn a living with a degree in Peace & Justice?

A degree in PJS may lead you into the field of nonprofit management, environmental or social service work, conflict and dispute resolution, teaching, community organizing, politics and human rights work. The degree may also lead to graduate study in law, health care, international relations, theology, or the social or political sciences. There are over a hundred organizations in the local region working on issues of justice and peace and thousands around the world.

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Who teaches the Peace & Justice courses?

PJS offers over 40 courses from 12 departments. There are 33 faculty teaching PJ cross-listed courses. The participating departments are: Communication (Conflict and Dialogue Studies, Media/Writing/Reporting), Economics, Education, English, Fine Arts, History/Politics, Modern and Classical Languages and Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Sociology/Anthropology.

I'm interested in Peace & Justice Studies. What's the next step?

The introductory course, Foundations of Peace and Justice (PJ400) is offered every year. PJ400 is required as an introductory course for both the minor and the major. PJ400 is taught by Dr. Plumley.

FOR MORE INFO...

Contact Dr. Byron Plumley, PJS Director, for more information on the Peace & Justice Studies program. His office is in Main Hall, Room 214F. He can be reached via telephone (303.964.3660) or email bplumley@regis.edu

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