The Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict

Religion has played a crucial role in various forms of human conflict, historically and, in our own times. The nature of that role, however, varies significantly, as religion provides contexts for division and war as well as for unity and peace. ASU’s new Undergraduate Certificate in Religion and Conflict provides students a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of the dynamics of religion, conflict and peace by exploring questions such as these: What are the religious and non-religious causes of conflict or factors that contribute to it? What do we mean by the term “religious violence”? What secular and religious resources exist for resolving different kinds of conflict?

Eligibility:

The certificate is open to any undergraduate student enrolled at Arizona State University in any degree or non-degree program. It may be of particular interest for students pursuing careers in journalism, law, policy work, diplomacy, the military, public advocacy, publishing, education, ministry, or other fields in which an enhanced understanding of religion and conflict is increasingly vital. Foreign exchange students attending ASU while enrolled through their home institutions are not eligible to receive the certificate though during their residence they sign up for many classes that are part of the certificate program. A minimum grade of “C” is required for a course to fulfill a certificate requirement.

Enrollment:

These are the documents necessary for participation in the certificate program, download then follow the enrollment procedures below:

1) Complete the Student Enrollment Form and email it to Matt.Correa@asu.edu. 

2) Pick up a Request to Add an Undergraduate Certificate Form from P.F. Lengel (Academic Advisor) in the Religious Studies Advising Office, COOR 3311. Email: P.F.Lengel@asu.edu.  If you are not majoring in Religious Studies, also meet with your academic advisor to let him or her know that you intend to add the certificate.

3) Return the completed Request to Add an Undergraduate Certificate Form to the Fulton Center, 300 E. University, Suite 110.

4) Check your Degree Audit Report (DAR) regularly to confirm that your courses (past and current qualifying courses can be found on the courses and curriculum page) are being properly applied.  Use the Student Worksheet to track your progress. Once you have completed all certificate requirements, email it to Matt.Correa@asu.edu. 

Questions concerning whether a specific course that has not been previously approved may be counted toward the certificate should be directed to Matt.Correa@asu.edu.