When David Works traced his family roots back to Thomas Jefferson, he learned that some of his relatives were descendants of slaves. Works, who is white, learned that he has ... read more about Forum Held on Race Relations Meeting at the Table
Center for Justice and Peacebuilding
African priest-educator delivers ‘justice’ lectures Nov. 10
The future of justice, limitations and possibilities, in the continent of Africa will be the focus of two lectures on campus Nov. 10. Dr. Emmanuel Katongole Emmanuel Katongole will speak ... read more about African priest-educator delivers ‘justice’ lectures Nov. 10
God’s Security Strategy: commentary by Lisa Schirch in November issue of Sojourners
Peacebuilder alumna tells her story at EMU
Leymah Gbowee, a 2007 graduate of EMU’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (photo by Jon Styer) Her name is Leymah Gbowee, a 2007 graduate of EMU’s Center for Justice and ... read more about Peacebuilder alumna tells her story at EMU
Renowned peacebuilder and EMU alumna back on campus
“Pray the Devil Back to Hell,” a gripping film account of a group of brave and visionary women who demanded peace for the African nation of Liberia, will be shown ... read more about Renowned peacebuilder and EMU alumna back on campus
Colorado man chooses forgiveness
EMU Seminar Helped Works Rebuild Life By Tom Mitchell, Daily News-Record David Works speaks in university chapel Friday, Sept. 18, on his decision not to pursue revenge for his daughters’ ... read more about Colorado man chooses forgiveness
David Works shares story of restoration after daughters’ murders
Author David Works will tell the story of his daughters’ murders and his decision to choose a restorative response to that tragedy. Works is a guest of EMU and will ... read more about David Works shares story of restoration after daughters’ murders
Drawing Trees: reflections on STAR 2009
This week I participated in STAR, or Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience, a workshop offered by the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). I was ... read more about Drawing Trees: reflections on STAR 2009
Children of different faith communities study peace at EMU
Ana Hart displays her kite with a message of peace. Do you know any Hebrew words?” “What is a veteran?” “How do you work for peace?” These were among the ... read more about Children of different faith communities study peace at EMU
Women attending SPI help heal their communities in Africa
Hunger. Child soldiers. Orphaned children raising siblings. Such tragedies might readily connote despair – but not to three African women who studied this year at EMU’s Summer Peacebuilding Institute. L. ... read more about Women attending SPI help heal their communities in Africa