Peace and Conflict Studies

The Peace and Conflict Studies program prepares students and potential civic leaders with peacemaking and conflict management skills. Students preparing for careers involving management, mediation, conflict resolution, and negotiation often find Peace and Conflict Studies helpful both in their personal and professional aspirations. The minor in Peace and Conflict Studies and Special Certificate in Peace Building and Mediation are open to all students on campus, and provide an interdisciplinary perspective to the study of conflict, violence, war and mediation.

Catalog: Peace and Conflict Studies, Minor

A Special Certificate in Peace Building and Mediation are open to all students on campus, and provide an interdisciplinary perspective to the study of conflict, violence, war and mediation.  Contact Dr. Veena Howard for advising or questions: vehoward@csufresno.edu.

Dr. Veena Howard on the Spirit Matters Podcast

Fresno State Philosophy Professor Veena Howard, an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Fresno State, teaches and researches Asian religious traditions, Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy, animal ethics, interfaith interactions among Hindus and Muslims, and gender issues in Indian philosophy.

The author of Gandhi’s Ascetic Activism: Renunciation and Social Change, she has also translated several books and published articles in professional journals. She is currently editing a book on religions of India. Dr. Howard is committed to reviving indigenous spiritual and ethical approaches to connect personal transformation and social change. Spirit Matters spoke about her research on Gandhi’s spirituality and social activism. Listen to the podcast.