BGP-001: Introduction to Peace and Conflict Management

The Programme, is focused on the understanding of peace and conflict resolution, to deal with conflict in the society particularly in Gandhian perspective. The giant strides man has made in science and technology have failed to engender peace of mind in the individuals, harmony in society, and peace among nations; nor have they helped in liquidating poverty, ignorance, and exploitation. Global warming and climate change, a direct consequence of destructive use of nature, threatens the very survival of the biosphere. Man has become a victim of his own creation. Many thinkers and activists, in the world today, have begun to turn to the life, thoughts and methods of Mahatma Gandhi to look for solutions for above mention. Activists and thinkers of younger generation in the world are looking to the alternative path that Gandhi showed in the hope that his message and mission are of crucial significance to the survival of mankind. The programme you are going to pursue develops these objectives. We are sure you will be benefitted and be better prepared for contribution towards peace in the society at large.Course Credit-4

Week

Topics

Week-1

Unit 1: Meaning and Topologies of Peace

Week-2

Unit 2: Importance of Peace for Human Survival and Development

Week-3

Unit 3: Theories of Peace-Building

Week-4

Unit 4: Challenges of Peace-Building

Week-5

Unit 5: Meaning and Concept of Conflict

Week-6

Unit 6: Sources of Conflict

Week-7

Unit 7: Types and Levels of Conflict

Week-8

Unit 8: Theories of Conflicts

Week-9

Unit 9: Methods of Conflict Resolution

Unit 10:Role of Government

Week-10

Unit 11: Role of Civil Society and Media

Unit-12: Role of International and Transnational Organisations

Week-11

Unit 13: Land Reforms and other Developmental Measures

Unit-14: Inter-Religious Dialogue

Week-12

Unit 15: Dialogue among Parties in Conflict,

Unit-16: Individual Initiatives