Experiential Learning
Peace studies values the connection between theory and practice, and peace studies education does not limit learning to courses and seminars alone.
The Undergraduate Program in Peace Studies encourages students to extend their study of peace beyond the classroom, and the Kroc Institute offers several co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities that students can pursue in order to deepen their understanding of peace studies and peacebuilding.
Students can explore the field of environmental peacebuilding through the EnPax Semester Internship or conduct independent summer research on a peace studies topic funded through a Kellogg/Kroc Undergraduate Research Grant.
In addition, each spring the Undergraduate Program in Peace Studies hosts the annual Notre Dame Student Peace Conference, an academic conference for peace studies students interested in sharing their research or experience. Students are encouraged to join the planning committee, to submit a proposal to present their own research, or to register and attend the free conference sessions.
Students will also find a large number of additional options across the university. They should consider a semester of study abroad in a location relevant for understanding peace and conflict and should explore opportunities for joining their peers in student groups that work on issues related to peace and justice.
Students are also invited to attend any of the public events and lectures hosted by the Kroc Institute throughout the academic year.
Contact
To learn more about the program or declare a major or minor in peace studies, email:
Anna K. Van Overberghe
Assistant Director for Academic Administration and Undergraduate Studies
avanove1@nd.edu
To meet with the faculty director of undergraduate studies, contact:
Ernesto Verdeja
Associate Professor of Peace Studies and Global Politics
Director of Undergraduate Studies
everdeja@nd.edu