The Baker Institute's mission is to apply the resources of the academic community to the study of warfare and deep rooted conflict as human problems and to the study of peace as a human potential.

On campus, the Baker Institute supports a vibrant and engaged community of learners. The Institute offers both curricular and co-curricular courses that ask students and faculty to continuously challenge their own way of thinking when addressing war, peace, and justice. Externally, the Baker Institute fosters partnerships that inspire the mutual growth and development of the field, both within academia and our local and global communities.

The institute maintains the belief of our founders, that peace is everybody's business.

photo of the Baker Institute Peace Chapel

Peace is everybody's business.

photo of the Baker Institute Peace Chapel

The Baker Institute's mission is to apply the resources of the academic community to the study of warfare and deep rooted conflict as human problems and to the study of peace as a human potential.

On campus, the Baker Institute supports a vibrant and engaged community of learners. The Institute offers both curricular and co-curricular courses that ask students and faculty to continuously challenge their own way of thinking when addressing war, peace, and justice. Externally, the Baker Institute fosters partnerships that inspire the mutual growth and development of the field, both within academia and our local and global communities.

The institute maintains the belief of our founders, that peace is everybody's business.

Peace is everybody's business.

photo of the Baker Institute Peace Chapel

The Baker Institute's mission is to apply the resources of the academic community to the study of warfare and deep rooted conflict as human problems and to the study of peace as a human potential.

On campus, the Baker Institute supports a vibrant and engaged community of learners. The Institute offers both curricular and co-curricular courses that ask students and faculty to continuously challenge their own way of thinking when addressing war, peace, and justice. Externally, the Baker Institute fosters partnerships that inspire the mutual growth and development of the field, both within academia and our local and global communities.

The institute maintains the belief of our founders, that peace is everybody's business.

Peace is everybody's business.

photo of the Baker Institute Peace Chapel

The Baker Institute's mission is to apply the resources of the academic community to the study of warfare and deep rooted conflict as human problems and to the study of peace as a human potential.

On campus, the Baker Institute supports a vibrant and engaged community of learners. The Institute offers both curricular and co-curricular courses that ask students and faculty to continuously challenge their own way of thinking when addressing war, peace, and justice. Externally, the Baker Institute fosters partnerships that inspire the mutual growth and development of the field, both within academia and our local and global communities.

The institute maintains the belief of our founders, that peace is everybody's business.

Peace is everybody's business.

History of Peace and Conflict Studies at Juniata College

History of Peace and Conflict Studies at Juniata College

History of Peace and Conflict Studies at Juniata College

Our Goals

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    To provide the best possible undergraduate education in peace and conflict studies to students of Juniata College including emphasis on both practical and theoretical knowledge and on preparation for graduate education and useful careers.

    To provide the best possible education in peace and conflict studies to the students of Juniata College, including an emphasis on both practical and theoretical knowledge while preparing students for further education and useful careers.

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    To providing continuing adult education and community outreach in conflict management and war/peace studies through seminars, conferences, public lectures and workshops.

    To provide continuing adult education and community outreach in conflict management and war & peace studies through opportunities such as seminars, conferences, public lectures, and workshops.

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    To provide leadership in the development of peace and conflict studies as an academic program through research, curriculum development, consultation and education.

    To provide leadership in the development of peace and conflict studies as an academic program through research, curriculum development, consultation and education.

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    To initiate and support cooperation among existing programs and institutions that will strengthen peace and conflict studies in content and methodology, and will enhance its legitimacy and develop its constituency both in and out of the academic community.

    To foster cooperation among existing programs and institutions that will strengthen peace and conflict studies in content and methodology, while advancing its legitimacy and constituency globally.

 

Academics

Granger Teaching

The Baker Institute houses the Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) department at Juniata College. The curriculum emphasizes a blend of academic knowledge and practical applications. PACS students can declare a Program of Emphasis in Peace and Conflict Studies, International Studies, Communication and Conflict Resolution, and Peace and Criminal Justice.

Academics

The Baker Institute houses the Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) department at Juniata College. The curriculum emphasizes a blend of academic knowledge and practical applications. PACS students can declare a Program of Emphasis in Peace and Conflict Studies, International Studies, Communication and Conflict Resolution, and Peace and Criminal Justice.
Granger Teaching

Academics

The Baker Institute houses the Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) department at Juniata College. The curriculum emphasizes a blend of academic knowledge and practical applications. PACS students can declare a Program of Emphasis in Peace and Conflict Studies, International Studies, Communication and Conflict Resolution, and Peace and Criminal Justice.
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Academics

The Baker Institute houses the Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) department at Juniata College. The curriculum emphasizes a blend of academic knowledge and practical applications. PACS students can declare a Program of Emphasis in Peace and Conflict Studies, International Studies, Communication and Conflict Resolution, and Peace and Criminal Justice.
Granger Teaching

Academics

The Baker Institute houses the Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) department at Juniata College. The curriculum emphasizes a blend of academic knowledge and practical applications. PACS students can declare a Program of Emphasis in Peace and Conflict Studies, International Studies, Communication and Conflict Resolution, and Peace and Criminal Justice.
Granger Teaching

Events

Zia and Amr Con Res Workshop

The Baker Institute creates annual opportunities to engage with workshops, presentations, and training. International speakers are brought in to lecture on critical topics at the Baker Institute International Symposium. In addition, the institute supports student events through the student justice and advocacy club, PAX-O, at Juniata College.

Zia and Amr Con Res Workshop

Events

The Baker Institute creates annual opportunities to engage with workshops, presentations, and training. International speakers are brought in to lecture on critical topics at the Baker Institute International Symposium. In addition, the institute supports student events through the student justice and advocacy club, PAX-O, at Juniata College.
Zia and Amr Con Res Workshop

Events

The Baker Institute creates annual opportunities to engage with workshops, presentations, and training. International speakers are brought in to lecture on critical topics at the Baker Institute International Symposium. In addition, the institute supports student events through the student justice and advocacy club, PAX-O, at Juniata College.
Zia and Amr Con Res Workshop

Events

The Baker Institute creates annual opportunities to engage with workshops, presentations, and training. International speakers are brought in to lecture on critical topics at the Baker Institute International Symposium. In addition, the institute supports student events through the student justice and advocacy club, PAX-O, at Juniata College.
Zia and Amr Con Res Workshop

Events

The Baker Institute creates annual opportunities to engage with workshops, presentations, and training. International speakers are brought in to lecture on critical topics at the Baker Institute International Symposium. In addition, the institute supports student events through the student justice and advocacy club, PAX-O, at Juniata College.

International

photo of Baker Institute staff and partners

The Baker Institute students can participate in study abroad opportunities through Juniata College, and attend global conferences and events through The Baker Institute Peace Fund. Specific programs are available in Kenya (short-term), Sweden at Linnaeus University (semester and year long), and University for Peace in Costa Rica (semester and year long with a 3+1 Bachelor and Master degree in the works).

International

The Baker Institute students can participate in study abroad opportunities through Juniata College, and attend global conferences and events through The Baker Institute Peace Fund. Specific programs are available in Kenya (short-term), Sweden at Linnaeus University (semester and year long), and University for Peace in Costa Rica (semester and year long with a 3+1 Bachelor and Master degree in the works).
photo of Baker Institute staff and partners

International

The Baker Institute students can participate in study abroad opportunities through Juniata College, and attend global conferences and events through The Baker Institute Peace Fund. Specific programs are available in Kenya (short-term), Sweden at Linnaeus University (semester and year long), and University for Peace in Costa Rica (semester and year long with a 3+1 Bachelor and Master degree in the works).
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International

The Baker Institute students can participate in study abroad opportunities through Juniata College, and attend global conferences and events through The Baker Institute Peace Fund. Specific programs are available in Kenya (short-term), Sweden at Linnaeus University (semester and year long), and University for Peace in Costa Rica (semester and year long with a 3+1 Bachelor and Master degree in the works).
photo of Baker Institute staff and partners

International

The Baker Institute students can participate in study abroad opportunities through Juniata College, and attend global conferences and events through The Baker Institute Peace Fund. Specific programs are available in Kenya (short-term), Sweden at Linnaeus University (semester and year long), and University for Peace in Costa Rica (semester and year long with a 3+1 Bachelor and Master degree in the works).
photo of Baker Institute staff and partners

Partners

Amr Abdalla Scholar in Residance

The Baker Institute expands its reach through fruitful collaborations with individuals and institutions worldwide. Visiting scholars contribute through class lectures and residencies on campus. The Baker Institute holds agreements with universities and NGOs, cultivating scholarship opportunities for students and faculty. Initiatives with partners provide students with internships, jobs, and avenues for networking.

Amr Abdalla Scholar in Residance

Partners

The Baker Institute expands its reach through fruitful collaborations with individuals and institutions worldwide. Visiting scholars contribute through class lectures and residencies on campus. The Baker Institute holds agreements with universities and NGOs, cultivating scholarship opportunities for students and faculty. Initiatives with partners provide students with internships, jobs, and avenues for networking.
Amr Abdalla Scholar in Residance

Partners

The Baker Institute expands its reach through fruitful collaborations with individuals and institutions worldwide. Visiting scholars contribute through class lectures and residencies on campus. The Baker Institute holds agreements with universities and NGOs, cultivating scholarship opportunities for students and faculty. Initiatives with partners provide students with internships, jobs, and avenues for networking.
Amr Abdalla Scholar in Residance

Partners

The Baker Institute expands its reach through fruitful collaborations with individuals and institutions worldwide. Visiting scholars contribute through class lectures and residencies on campus. The Baker Institute holds agreements with universities and NGOs, cultivating scholarship opportunities for students and faculty. Initiatives with partners provide students with internships, jobs, and avenues for networking.
Amr Abdalla Scholar in Residance

Partners

The Baker Institute expands its reach through fruitful collaborations with individuals and institutions worldwide. Visiting scholars contribute through class lectures and residencies on campus. The Baker Institute holds agreements with universities and NGOs, cultivating scholarship opportunities for students and faculty. Initiatives with partners provide students with internships, jobs, and avenues for networking.

Outcomes

Zia and Deon Discussion

The Baker Institute provides students with exceptional opportunities to engage in internships or summer positions at partner organizations. These experiences often serve as valuable milestones towards shaping their future careers. Students acquire skills in research, program implementation, and report writing. Graduates of the institute often pursue employment as professional mediators, diplomats, HR managers, social workers, and non-profit administrators.

Outcomes

The Baker Institute provides students with exceptional opportunities to engage in internships or summer positions at partner organizations. These experiences often serve as valuable milestones towards shaping their future careers. Students acquire skills in research, program implementation, and report writing. Graduates of the institute often pursue employment as professional mediators, diplomats, HR managers, social workers, and non-profit administrators.
Zia and Deon Discussion

Outcomes

The Baker Institute provides students with exceptional opportunities to engage in internships or summer positions at partner organizations. These experiences often serve as valuable milestones towards shaping their future careers. Students acquire skills in research, program implementation, and report writing. Graduates of the institute often pursue employment as professional mediators, diplomats, HR managers, social workers, and non-profit administrators.
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Outcomes

The Baker Institute provides students with exceptional opportunities to engage in internships or summer positions at partner organizations. These experiences often serve as valuable milestones towards shaping their future careers. Students acquire skills in research, program implementation, and report writing. Graduates of the institute often pursue employment as professional mediators, diplomats, HR managers, social workers, and non-profit administrators.
Zia and Deon Discussion

Outcomes

The Baker Institute provides students with exceptional opportunities to engage in internships or summer positions at partner organizations. These experiences often serve as valuable milestones towards shaping their future careers. Students acquire skills in research, program implementation, and report writing. Graduates of the institute often pursue employment as professional mediators, diplomats, HR managers, social workers, and non-profit administrators.
Zia and Deon Discussion