Hamline School of Law: Conflict Resolution from Religious Traditions

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Fast Facts

Course:

Mitchell Hamline School of Law: Conflict Resolution from Religious Traditions

Teaching Faculty:

Prof. Sharon Press

Language of Instruction:

English

Credits:

2-3

Course Dates:

See the Mitchell Hamline School of Law website

Eligibility:

Degree-candidate law students who have completed their first year of study at an ABA-accredited law school, lawyers, graduate students, divinity students, and members of the clergy and other professions

Costs:

See the Mitchell Hamline School of Law website

Relevant Academic Fields:

Law, religious studies, cultural studies, conflict resolution

Highlights

Meet with experts on the ground involved in peacemaking in Jerusalem today.
Study traditional approaches to conflict resolution used by Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religious communities.
Challenge your assumptions and expand your perspective.
Learn alongside a diverse group of law students and practicing professionals.

+ Overview

+ Curriculum

Explore traditional dispute resolution methods – such as Beth Din, Christian and Muslim courts, and Palestinian Sulha – and the ways in which Israel’s religious communities have shaped the values of dispute resolution. You’ll also examine how modern methods for dispute resolution have been adapted to traditional values and cultures.

Structure

This is an intensive 10-day course made up of lectures, workshops, and field trips.

Course Components

Assigned readings
Class discussions
Meetings with a variety of individuals engaged in peacemaking

Watch a short video about the program.

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For more details on the program and how to apply, please refer to the Mitchell Hamline School of Law website.

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Mitchell Hamline School of Law:
Conflict Resolution from Religious Traditions