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Religion and Conflict

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Topics Covered
  • Definitions and history of religion and conflict.
  • Links between religion and conflict.
  • Failure of nation states, the Cold War and globalisation.
  • Cases on religion and conflict.
  • Religion and peacebuilding.
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Rating 4.6 based on 18 ratings
Length 6 weeks
Effort 4 hours per week
Starts Dec 13 (231 weeks ago)
Cost $44
From University of Groningen via FutureLearn
Instructors Tom Spits, Kim Knibbe, lead educator, Robbert van Veen, Nikki Haze, Erin Wilson (Lead Educator), Marjo Buitelaar (lead educator), Jeroen Weggen
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Language English
Subjects Programming Humanities Social Sciences
Tags C R Politics & the Modern World

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became easier once case

The first two weeks introduced some difficult concepts, and the academic language was a struggle, but it became easier once case studies were introduced.

critical thinking required parallels

The level of study and critical thinking required parallels an in-class, on-campus university course.

each session typically takes

Just reading and following up on each session typically takes several hours (if you get into it).

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I thank the future learn team via University of Groningen for this course, it is an eyes opening course that broadens your knowledge and understanding about religion and it's diversity, and conflict in general view, knowledge, and understanding, very interesting, and fantastic indeed.

had clear learning objectives

It had clear learning objectives.

introduced some difficult concepts

rich material - theoretic

This is a great course with very rich material - theoretic, historical and contemporary - and lively exchanges with fellow students!

translate ideas into practice

Case studies of specific conflict and peace building offered a way to translate ideas into practice.

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I am truly grateful for having had the opportunity to stumble upon this course and would like there to be a greater awareness of the general public about this course and would like it to be taught at our Educational Institutions from a young age to in order that they may also gain a better understanding of conflict and religion in order to bring about long lasting peace.

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In a world of multiple choice answers and Twitter it was good to have to tackle a long assignment at the end.

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Good course with thought provoking input from students but sadly nothing from the course leaders during the course.

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Rating 4.6 based on 18 ratings
Length 6 weeks
Effort 4 hours per week
Starts Dec 13 (231 weeks ago)
Cost $44
From University of Groningen via FutureLearn
Instructors Tom Spits, Kim Knibbe, lead educator, Robbert van Veen, Nikki Haze, Erin Wilson (Lead Educator), Marjo Buitelaar (lead educator), Jeroen Weggen
Download Videos Only via web browser
Language English
Subjects Programming Humanities Social Sciences
Tags C R Politics & the Modern World

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