The peace, justice and conflict studies (PJCS) program draws many compassionate and thoughtful students. As a minor in peace and justice studies, you’ll get to join in lively discussions about humanitarian issues and participate in active peacemaking.
With just one required course, Mediation, and five electives, the minor in peace and justice studies lets you put together the courses that best match your passions. This flexibility makes the peace and justice studies minor work well for students from a wide variety of academic majors–you will acquire a unique set of skills that sets you apart from other graduates. Some peace and justice minors will go on to specifically peace-focused careers, but most will use the skills and perspectives gained in the minor to enhance their work in any career they might choose. Whether you go on to graduate school or enter the workforce right out of college, your peacemaking skills will make you a valued member of your community.
Dr. Regina Shands Stotlzfus, professor of Peace, Justice and Conflict studies, has been presented the 2021 Everence National Journey Award for her personal and professional dedication to anti-oppression and social justice.
Matt Troyer-Miller '05 is pastor of Wood River Mennonite Church, and an EMT and chaplain for the Wood River Volunteer Fire Department, and Elizabeth Troyer-Miller '06 works part time for Heartland Disaster Recovery Group and offers mediation services.
Dr. Regina Shands Stoltzfus is a professor and director of Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies at Goshen College. She is the co-author of "Been in the Struggle" (Herald Press, Nov. 2, 2021).
of alumni agree that PJCS professors at GC are genuinely interested in students
of our peace, justice and conflict studies alumni volunteer at least once a year
of PJCS alumni are satisfied or very satisfied with their undergraduate education
First peace course taught at GC (War, Peace, & Nonresistance)
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Ethan Lapp ’20 is a peace, justice and conflict studies and social work double major from Goshen. He was a leader of the Prevention Intervention Network (PIN).
Ethan's storyKhadar Bashir-Ali, a 1985 graduate from Somalia who majored in French, advises the Somalian government on how to improve the education system and oversees national education projects.
Khadar's storyDuring her time at Goshen College, Liz performed in theater productions, wrote for The Record and Goshen Commons and worked as a barista at Java Junction. She now works at Eyedart Creative Studio in Goshen.
Liz's storyAllen Bohnert ('98) is an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio. His work is featured in the recent documentary The Penalty, available on Amazon Video. He looks forward to being left unemployed.
Allen's storyRob Vander Giessen-Reitsma ’05 is using his peace, justice and conflict studies major to solve injustices with a Christ-centered approach.
Rob's storyBauman’s calling is a combination of working for sustainability, healing, community and justice.
Nicole's storyRegina Shands Stoltzfus
Professor of Peace Justice & Conflict Studies
Director of PJCS
Jerrell Richer
Professor of Economics
Carl Kreider Chair
