The Kroc Institute educates undergraduate and graduate students from around the world in the theory and the practice of strategic peacebuilding. A new Ph.D. program shapes the field by producing scholars and educators trained in peace research and practice. A global network of alumni works at all levels of society to build a more just and peaceful world.
The Kroc Institute’s mission is integral to Notre Dame, an international Catholic research university. The Church has a rich tradition of teaching on war, peace, justice, and human rights. The Kroc Institute fosters collaboration among religious and secular traditions, strengthening the capacity of all for building peace.
