Overview

As a student in Peace and Conflict Studies programme at the Butler University, you’ll develop the skills necessary to build peace through everyday practices, nonviolent direct action, activism, conflict resolution, diplomacy, and policy change.

Key Facts

The Student Learning Objectives of the Peace and Conflict Studies program are:

To acquire a complex understanding of the nature and origins of violence, its dynamics and different manifestations and modes of expression.

To better understand why conflict occurs, when and how conflicts become violent, and constructive methods of approaching and processing distinct types of conflicts that occur along a continuum from interpersonal to global settings.

To critically evaluate and devise strategies for peace through reflection on ethical, religious, philosophical and cultural approaches to peace, the work of leading thinkers and activists in the field, and public policy.

To develop knowledge, analytical skills and practical training through:

Analysis of theories and theoretical models, case studies, language and value systems, and historical precedents and trends.

Service learning, practical training in conflict mediation skills, selected internships and study abroad experiences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Peace and Conflict Studies

Community Mediation

Activism

International Conflict and Peace Building

Gender and Colonialism

Social Entrepreneurship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Accepting applications for rolling spring admission after November 1

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Indianapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Butler Application or Common App

Writing Sample, Personal Statement, or Essay

Official High School Transcript

School Report

Optional: Test Scores

Optional: Résumé

Optional: Letter(S) of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

48900 USD / year

≈ 48900 USD / year
Out-of-State

48900 USD / year

≈ 48900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48900 USD / year

≈ 48900 USD / year

Living costs

Indianapolis

United States

1017 - 1926 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Credits

Delivered

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Indianapolis

Funding

Scholarships Information

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