Media, News, & Resources
By Chris Marshall A biblical scholar identifies basic features of the Bible’s teachings on justice, treating the subject with a direct, yet almost lyrical tone. He manages a thorny, multi-faceted subject clearly and ultimately singles out the areas of theological agreement among the Bible’s writers on the subject. Upfront, Marshall addresses the many complexities that […]
Continue Reading »
By Christopher D. Marshall Recently a growing number of Christians have actively promoted the concept of “restorative justice” and attempted to develop programs for dealing with crime based on restorative principles. But is this approach truly consistent with the teaching of Scripture? To date, very little has been done to test this claim. Beyond Retribution […]
Continue Reading »
By Daniel J. Christie This comprehensive book brings together the key concepts, themes, theories, and practices that are defining peace psychology as we begin the 21st century. It is rooted in psychology, but includes a wide range of interpersonal, community, national and international contexts, multiple levels of analysis from micro to macro, and multi-disciplinary perspectives. […]
Continue Reading »
By Daniel J. Christie This book demonstrates the rich diversity of research approaches developed so far within the field of psychology. In this collection of essays, one moves from biomedical aspects to moral dimensions, through various renditions of social psychology. The book is organized into three sections: (I) psychological causes and consequences of killing; (II) […]
Continue Reading »
Mubarak Awad, non-violent activist and teacher and 2013 CSOP instructor, was recently featured in an article in Newsweek. Read the article at http://www.newsweek.com/2014/08/22/palestinian-gandhi-who-still-believes-non-violence-answer-264041.html
Continue Reading »
For those of you in the Winnipeg area, from now until April 12, the “Walking with our Sisters” art installation is on display at the Urban Shaman Gallery of Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The gallery is located at 290 McDermot Avenue in Winnipeg and gallery hours are 10am – 8pm. The gallery is closed Sundays and […]
Continue Reading »
by Aaron Epp Course helps B.C. man promote reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous Canadians. When the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada announced it would hold one of its national events in Vancouver, Lorne Brandt wanted to make sure he was prepared. Part of that preparation involved taking a course titled “Covenants of Peace […]
Continue Reading »
by Aaron Epp ‘I’m really grateful … It was a very inspiring time in my life,’ says Marissa Rykiss For Marissa Rykiss, attending the Canadian School of Peacebuilding was nothing short of life changing. The 22-year-old Winnipegger enrolled in the course “Women and Peacebuilding” at the 2012 CSOP as part of a B.A. program in […]
Continue Reading »
The Choreography of Resolution: Conflict, Movement, and Neuroscience Edited by Michelle LeBaron (Instructor – CSOP 2011), Carrie MacLeod, Andrew Floyer Acland The Choreography of Resolution will revolutionize how mediators handle conflict resolution. Learning how neuroscience is proving what dancers have known for centuries – this book explores the links between the physical, mental, and psychological […]
Continue Reading »
The Hidden Door: Mindful Sufficiency as an Alternative to Extinction By Mark Burch (Instructor – CSOP 2011) Many people sense that consumer culture is dragging us toward extinction. We feel trapped in a cell of our own making. If humanity is to have any sort of future worth living in, we must discover an exit […]
Continue Reading »
