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The number of universities in Nigeria has grown remarkably over the last two decades. From a handful of tertiary institutions (most of them regional) shortly after independence in 1960, the number of universities in the country has grown to 40 federal universities, 44 state universities, and 68 private universities. There …

Interest in the field of peace and conflict studies is growing across the globe. Since the 1950s and 1960s when peace studies began to emerge as an academic discipline with its own research tools, a specialized set of concepts and forums for discussions such as journals and conferences, the number …

Doing a postgraduate study is very exciting. It provides a great opportunity to move closer to the level of expertise in one’s area of interest, and it provides a sense of accomplishment and self-worth for many. This feeling of pride is even further heightened if the postgraduate studies is for …

Peace and Conflict Studies is a people-centered programme that requires more than just theoretical knowledge about peace, conflicts, major actors and their possible resolution. While theories help understand the dynamics of conflicts, their historical antecedents, and possible future complexities are better understood through a participatory hands-on approach; that is one …

Peace and conflict studies often cover a wide range of issues regarding conflict and the conditions for peace. It tackles warfare and how it has changed over time. In addition, the questions these studies also cover concern distribution of power amongst states, inter-state war as well as modern warfare and …

The field of peace and conflict studies has grown remarkably over the last seven decades since the first programme was offered in 1948 at Indiana’s Manchester College. The programme, which started shortly after World War II, has impressively expanded from its former narrow specializations, to areas such as human rights, …

It is not uncommon to find vacancies in peace and conflict studies requiring applicants to possess several years of experience, extensive hands-on field experience, as well as postgraduate degrees in relevant areas. The problem with requiring such extraordinary, but rare credentials is that it raises pertinent and fair questions from …

M.A. Sustainable Peacebuilding (University of Wisconsin Milwaukee) A full-time programe offering a Master of Sustainable Peacebuilding degree at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, gives candidates the opportunity to learn more about the politics of sustainability and holistic peacebuilding. The College of Letters and Science at the University …

In this course, we will explore a series of contemporary conflicts in different regions of the world with a special focus on identifying and analyzing the diverse and complex roles that religions play in both promoting and mitigating violence in each context. Students will learn a method for recognizing and …