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About Us

The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies is one of the world’s principal centers for the study of the causes of violent conflict and strategies for sustainable peace. Faculty conduct research on violent conflict and strategies of peace; teach students in the undergraduate, master's program, and Ph.D. programs in peace studies; and contribute to on-the-ground peacebuilding worldwide.

Profiles in Peacebuilding

Notre Dame undergraduates majoring in any subject can enrich their educations with a major or minor in peace studies. The master's in international peace studies program attracts students from around the world committed to lifelong careers in public policy, political change, management of organizations in peace and justice, and conflict transformation. The Ph.D. program in peace studies shapes the field by producing scholars and educators trained in peace research and in the fields of history, political science, psychology, sociology, and theology. A global network of Kroc 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.