D school of arts and social sciences,national open university of nigeria,lagos. Islam is regarded in the west as an essentially violent faith that impels worshippers to. Peacebuilding and conflict resolution in islam, huffington post, october 5, 2010. This paper argues that religion can both encourage conflict.
The paper recommends the inclusion of religious actors in conflict transformation, but warns against. Major features of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms in ethiopia international journal of arts humanities and social sciences v 1 i 1 3 girma 2009, showed the hierarchical nature of the court system in his study of indigenous conflict resolution. Org special report 359 bout how might recent patterns of extremist violencewith ethnoreligious implicationsaffect this election. Background before the advent of colonialism, the communities living in africa had their own conflict resolution mechanisms. Abstract the persistent religious conflicts and insecurity in nigeria has given meaningful nigerians. The role of faith in crosscultural conflict resolution. The handbook of conflict resolution, second edition is written for both the seasoned professional and the student who wants to deepen their understanding of the processes involved in conflicts and their knowledge of how to manage them constructively.
The role of religion in conflict and peacebuilding the. It has become an academic discipline, which is encouraging. The question is framed in the context of broader patterns of religious identity and conflict that have plagued nigerias fourth republic. But our opinions on every subject are continually liable to. While the divisive character of religious influences is widely appreciated and understood, their obverse contributions to resolving conflict are all but totally unknown. Marc gopin, judaism, the limits of war, and conflict resolution, in religion, law and the.
Religion has been found to be used both constructively and destructively and as such used as a motivational factor. Leadership conflict in the nigerian church peter olanrewaju awojobi introduction leadership conflict has been an age long challenge to humanity. Religion has a dual legacy in human history regarding peace and violence. This work is divided into twelve chapters grouped into three parts. Pdf the importance of culture in conflict resolution. Journal of online learning and teaching, the american journal of distance education, and the journal of dis. Pdf recently, conflict resolution practitioners and scholars have begun exploring the application and compatibility of theory and practice to. The role of religion in conflict and peacebuilding published by the british academy. Those mechanisms were geared toward fostering peaceful coexistence among the africans. Approaching religion in conflict transformation center for. Indigenous systems of conflict resolution in oromia, ethiopia. Conflict resolution theory must examine more systematically the decisionmaking of religious actors and leaders in order for strategies of peacemaking to be effective in the relevant contexts. If he manages to escape alive, his petrol station, his shop and his home will be burnt down or his life and all of them will go. Journal of dispute resolution volume 1987 issue article 4 1987 peacemakers.
Sin and heresy will act as a cancer upon the body of christ if not dealt with and removed. Culture in conflict resolution now that the important role of culture in conflict has been examined, i will move on to explore whether culture should be a determinant in conflict resolution too. Everyone experiences conflict from time to time at home, on the job, in church, at school, and while traveling. Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace. Satan wanted to topple gods administration in heaven. Albeit the overwhelming negative narratives on islam, this religion and tradition is rooted in an articulate philosophy of peace, justice, reciprocity, and community. Differences, disagreements and conflict in the christian community, and the place of prayer. Religion, conflict, and conflict resolution 4338 semester a 20142015 prof. It provides the theoretical underpinnings that throw light on the fundamental social psychological processes involved in understanding and. Thus, he rebelled against the leadership of god with some angels. An annotated guide to young peoples literature with peacemaking and conflict resolution themes bringing peace into the room.
We work for the centre for religion conflict in the public domain at the faculty of theology and. Traditional conflict resolution mechanisms and institutions. The primary purpose of this study is to unearth the tradition of peace and conflict resolution that comes out of the religion of islam, which is unknown to many muslims today. Religion in conflict and peacebuilding analysis guide. Karen armstrong as we are all agreed, the conflict between the muslim world and the west is essentially political but on a popular level religion is seen as one of its root causes. The difference of conflict management styles and conflict. History of the conflict between religion and science p. A report analysing the relationship between faith and conflict, and putting forward a set of recommendations for policymakers and practitioners in the fields of conflict resolution and mediation. This syllabus assumes a 10unit course quarter length with each unit divided into two 75minute classes atalia omer gerard powers course overview course description the war on terrorism, the wars in iraq. If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. This manual contains basic information about conflict management and resolution. Is conflict always due to the flesh at work in one or both parties. Peacebuilding and conflict resolution in islam islamicity.
Therefore the theology of conflict resolution and its practise by the church as mediator and agent of social. Often, at least on the surface, it appears that forgiveness is at odds with the demands of justice, at least as. Badrinath rao, associate professor of liberal studies at kettering university has done. Pdf conflict, conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Principles and practices of peace and conflict resolution. Everyone has heard the phrase looking at a problem with fresh eyes, and that is precisely what dr. The information is intended to assist the trainer or facilitator with valid reference when giving input for the benefit of. In this thesis, the focus will be on the religious dimension in conflicts and in conflict resolution, and the definition of religion reflects this focus.
Andrews uniuersity seminary studies, summer 1982, vol. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. The role of religion in conflict and peacebuilding has all too often been. How training objective do religious peacebuilding trainees react to religion can influence conflict resolution the developmental model of intercultural processes. In this study, existing literature in the field is examined, and a qualitative. An emerging literature on religion, conflict resolution and peace has contributed significantly to this development. It is assumed that the churchs role in a society such as south africa will involve the practice of conflict resolution. Over the past two years, the center for strategic and interna. Nigeria, if a religious conflict starts anywhere, the igbo man will in one way or the other be made to bear an extra portion of the brunt of the conflict. Religion and conflict sara silvestri january 2016 the role of religion in international relations and its relationship with conflict and with peacebuilding is increasingly acknowledged but remains disputed.
Every major religion of the world has expressed at. Rao has taken a look at conflict resolution through hindu eyes, and has found what he considers to be a resource for conflict resolution through religion. Pdf this is a seminar summary prepared in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the course, gsp 202 issues in peace and conflict. Recently, conflict resolution practitioners and scholars have begun exploring the application and compatibility of theory and practice to different religious and cultural contexts and conflicts. Sometimes we deal with conflict with loud, angry arguments. Biblical conflict resolution and reconciliation as a model alternative to litigation, the judith m. Religion and conflict resolution in civil war brisbane. Despite the centuries long comingling of ethnic groups in the balkans, political leaders successfully mobilized them in a deadly struggle for power, resources, and survival.
In fact, the journal of conflict resolution was first published in the spring of 1957. The biblical model for conflict resolution the scriptures give very clear direction on how resolution is supposed to happen. Naturally, any person who has a sense of civilization must respond to the idea of conflict resolution. Improving your conflict resolution skills doug britton books. Religion, violence, and conflict resolution by marc gopin. Theory, research, practice will be of interest to those seeking a basic yet thorough introduction to the fields of conflict and conflict resolution. The course will attempt to rectify this secularist bias by blending theological and psychological insights into conflict transformation. One of the most important findings of crosscultural conflict resolution research is that religion is a perennial and perhaps inevitable factor in both conflict and conflict resolution. Due to this, the relationship between religion as a factor or cause of conflict and conflict in itself should be well researched so as to enable a clear understanding of it. In this article i will offer a panoramic view on the concept of peace in islam and on islamic conflict resolution principles and practices. On one hand, it plays an important role in generating violent conflict, but on the other it has a prosocial function that can potentially contribute to the peaceful resolution of conflicts. In this bible study, you will read biblical guidelines for handling conflict and disputes. Resolving conflicts can be difficult, but the bible offers help and guidance.
Religious individuals and faithbased organisations, as carriers of religious ideas, can play important roles, not only as a source of conflict but also as a tool for conflict resolution and peace. Conflict enhances the principles of democracy and freedom. From biblical records it started between god and satan isaiah 14. There are many ways to define conflict, but i like the simple definition given by the renowned conflict mediator bernhard mayer. In particular, forgiveness as a means of peacemaking, depending on how it is realized, brings into sharp relief the perennial challenge of balancing peace and justice in the pursuit of conflict resolution. Mediation, dialogue and conflict resolution systems conflict and resolution book by book. How the personal qualities of the mediator impact the process of conflict resolution conflict resolution beneath the gavel. Help for us personally, identifying personal traits that stir up conflict. Find biblical ways to resolve conflict and communicate effectively. Implications for national security ushe mike ushe, ph. Part of the dispute resolution and arbitration commons recommended citation. Conflict resolution in postsecondary online education 2. A biblical perspective 9781885904508 by stuart scott.
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