The Shalom Collaboratory at Eastern Mennonite Seminary

Learning for Restoring Relationships, Faith-Based Peacebuilding, and Conflict Transformation

The Shalom Collaboratory at Eastern Mennonite Seminary opens spaces for pastors, lay leaders, nonprofit and community partners, parents and caregivers to learn and experiment with practices to build peace for restored relationships. Learn more about the Shalom Collaboratory.

Linking religious practices with psychological insights to support secure bonds between caregivers and their children

Conectere for Caregivers and Children

Adaptive approaches to transform conflicts and restore relationships in the creative spirit of Godly imagination

Conflict Transformation Training

Understanding family systems can propel ongoing development and effectiveness in family, faith, community, and society

Family Systems Theory Seminars

Train to repair the world from systemic injustice and listen to others’ soul stories as a Spiritual Director.

Justice-Forward Spiritual Direction Program

Examine harmful patterns of relationships that can develop during rapid transition and community trauma and learn faith-based practices to help manage and transform them.

Trauma-Informed Ministry Training

Conferences and Learning Events

Annual learning events at EMS invite a wider community to explore the living connections between faith and justice, righteousness and liberation—so that all may live an abundant life.

Fresh perspectives on justice-inspired shalom in keynotes, workshops, small groups, and excursions for relaxation and recreation

The Shalom Academy

Noted visiting lecturers addressing pertinent topics in the area of Christian mission

The Augsburger Lectureship

Academic Programs

EMS offers several academic pathways that integrate conflict transformation, trauma awareness, and restorative practices with theological reflection and spiritual formation.

Practices for leading communities in times of conflict and theological reflection on commitments to peace and justice

Graduate Certificate in Faith-Based Peacebuilding

An advanced degree, focused on peacemaking and social change, that equips graduates to lead in faith-based settings.

Doctor of Ministry in Peacemaking and Social Change

A flexible, academically focused degree program with concentrations in peacebuilding, theology and culture, or biblical studies.

MA in Theological Studies, Peacebuilding Concentration

Custom and On-Location Training

We have worked with a number of churches and denominational organizations across the country to bring conflict transformation trainings to their area. Recent examples include:

a workshop at the annual conference of an Episcopal diocese on forming church leaders to navigate conflict together with adaptive leadership skills
a retreat for United Methodist clergy centered on resilience in leadership and trauma awareness
a series of workshops for a local church centered on building the capacity to engage in tough conversations together

If you or your organization is interested in custom-designed online or on-location training for organizational leaders, community members, employees or volunteers, please use this form to start the conversation:

Request Custom Training Information

We are happy to collaborate! Unsure of what type of training you might need? We’re ready to listen and help assess your needs based on what we have to offer with no obligation.