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SMCE3007 W26 “Called to be Peacemakers: Peace, Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation

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Exploring Faith, Identity, and Justice through Peacebuilding

  • Delivery: Online
  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • Day of the Week: Tuesdays
  • Dates: January 13 to February 17, 2026
  • Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Cost: $150 (includes HST) **15% discount available to alumni of the University of St. Michael’s College and seniors 65+
  • Level of Interfaith Dialogue (for learners taking the Diploma in Interfaith Dialogue): Dialogue of Deeds

Course Overview

This course explores the intersections of faith, identity, and justice through the lens of peacebuilding and reconciliation. Students will engage with historical and contemporary examples of faith-inspired peacebuilders, analyze how religion and media can both foster and hinder peace, and reflect on their own roles as agents of change. Through engaged learning, critical reflection, and compassionate dialogue, students will develop the skills necessary for meaningful interfaith engagement and transformative action.

SMCE3007 is an elective course within the Diploma in Interfaith Dialogue. Learners who wish to complete this program can learn more on our website. Enrolment in this course is open to all learners.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will:

  • Create personal reflections and action plans for peacebuilding in communities.
  • Understand the role of religion in both conflict and peacebuilding.
  • Analyze media narratives and their impact on public perception and peace.
  • Apply interfaith principles to real-world peace initiatives.
  • Evaluate historical and contemporary peacebuilders through a faith-based lens.

Method of Instruction

Teaching methods combine weekly two-hour lectures with student-led presentations, reflective writing, and case study analysis. Learners will also benefit from guest speakers and multimedia resources, as well as interactive learning activities such as documentary viewings that connect theory to real-world contexts.

About the Instructor

Shahin Pardhan, MBA

Shahin Pardhan created and teaches Islam in the Workplace (MOS 2222), an organizational behaviour course that equips students to foster inclusive work environments through understanding Islamic practices and religious accommodation. She holds a BBA and MBA from the Schulich School of Business and has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and corporate sectors. Shahin is a long-time community advocate, serving as the Muslim representative at the award-winning London Interfaith Peace Camp for over a decade, and she regularly speaks at interfaith events across high schools, universities, and faith communities. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes inclusive, experiential learning that connects theory to practice and empowers students to lead with empathy and integrity.

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SMCE3007 W26 – Called to be Peacemakers: Peace, Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation

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