Peace in the Midst of Conflict: Learning Skills of Creative Conflict Intervention

In our diverse world, conflict constantly surrounds us. Many react to the “other” with a sense of mistrust and fear. Unless we have people trained to be agents of reconciliation, the conflicts will increase. In the tranquil and healing setting of Ghost Ranch, this course is designed to equip people with the skills of conflict transformation, which can be applicable to the tensions they encounter in their families, religious congregations, communities, and nations. Special attention will be given to issues related to interfaith and cross-cultural dialogue as well as those facing the Latino and Native populations of the Southwest. This course is in collaboration with Plowshares Institute.