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Supporting Peacemaking:
Study Resource

A two-session study resource prepared by Elizabeth Vélez, Plowshares Institute,
for the Churches' Center for Theology and Public Policy

In cooperation with
The United States Institute of Peace
Church World Service

Study Goals

This study will use case studies and other participatory exercises to help participants:

  1. Identify areas in need of healing in the world
  2. Begin to analyze and understand how to be peacemakers in these situations
  3. Begin to learn how to support peacemaking in particular countries.

Preparation

Facilitator will need to have: sufficient copies of the case study, prepared newsprint, and easel. Participants should read the case study, “Jakub's Call,” prior to the first session.

Note to the Facilitator

Read more notes here. This study has been developed for two one-hour sessions. However, it could also easily be adapted for two 90 or 120 minute sessions or three or four one-hour sessions - Suggestions for adaptation.

Contents

Session One: The Role of the Peacemaker
Session Two: Living as a Peacemaker
Read it Here, Download in PDF
Background Background
Living as Peacemakers in a Broken World A two-session study resource to use with youth and adults
Supporting Peacemaking: How U.S. Local and Regional Religious Bodies Provide Support to those Engaged in Peacemaking in Particular Countries An 8 page “how to” guide for religious bodies interested in supporting peacemaking in particular countries
The Role of U.S. Regional and Local Religious Bodies in Supporting Peacemaking Efforts in Other Countries In-Depth paper
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