TMPS 7279 Conflict Transformation
Conflict theory can enable constructive responses to situational disagreements and long-term relationship building. This course combines resources from secular conflict theory and Christian theology and ministry to foster transformation of micro (interpersonal), meso (communal), and macro (societal, international) level conflicts. Most texts reference the U.S. context, but other cultural perspectives are welcome. Assignments include regular short papers and a presentation. This is a discussion-based (not lecture-based) class; close reading is required.
Course overview
- Department
- Theology and Ministry
- School
- STM
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Periodically
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.47 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.63 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Heather DuBois | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 6 of 10 |
| Spring 2025 | Heather DuBois | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 4 of 5 |
| Spring 2024 | Heather DuBois | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 9 of 11 |