RCS 353War and Peace in Christianity

Christians have engaged in complex debates about the ethics of war and peace. Students will critically examine a range of beliefs and practices within Christianity, especially pacifism and nonviolent resistance, just war, and realism. They will examine how diverse Christian beliefs developed in relation to different historical and cultural contexts, and assess the implications of various approaches. Students will encounter practitioners who have sought to put into action various Christian ethical theories and spiritualities in response to armed conflict.