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.
Adaptive approaches to transform conflicts and restore relationships in the creative spirit of Godly imagination
Understanding family systems can propel ongoing development and effectiveness in family, faith, community, and society
Training to serve faith communities in the time between pastors, leading a systematic assessment of its pastoral needs and congregational goals.
Train to repair the world from systemic injustice and listen to others’ soul stories as a Spiritual Director.
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.
Linking religious practices with psychological insights to support secure bonds between caregivers and their children.
Conferences and Learning Events
Large-scale 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.
Raising the visibility of, investment in, and commitment to organizing as an Anabaptist-Mennonite expression of peacebuilding
Noted visiting lecturers addressing pertinent topics in the area of Christian mission
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
An advanced degree, focused on peacemaking and social change, that equips graduates to lead in faith-based settings.
A flexible, academically focused degree program with concentrations in peacebuilding, theology and culture, or biblical studies.
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.
