Program Overview

Peace and Conflict Studies

Peace and Conflict Studies is an interdisciplinary concentration open to students in any major. Here, you will study not only the factors that lead to human conflict and aggression but also examine levels of conflict, both individual and group, and explore the potential links between issues of social and environmental justice and violent conflict.

students and teacher at table writing letters. — Students work with faculty from the sciences and the Rhetoric and Composition Program to learn the art of writing a postcard or letter to local and state elected officials.

Photo credit: Anna Norris

Program Facts

Program Type: Integrative Concentration

Program Director

Stephan Mayer,
Professor of Psychology

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Winter Term

Oberlin’s four-week winter term in January encourages students to discover the value of self-directed education. You may pursue individual or group projects that are directly linked to your field of study or explore opportunities unrelated to your major. Complete your project on or off campus.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Student Senate, Peace and Conflict Studies Connection Group, Solarity, the Oberlin Review—these are among the more than 175 student groups and clubs available to you. From politics to faith and identity, and from special interest to sports, Oberlin has an array of clubs eager for new members, new ideas, and new leadership.

Helen Kramer ’17 Receives Humanity in Action Fellowship in Germany

April 20, 2017

Summer program facilitates dialogue on human rights and social justice.

Helen Kramer '17 Named Mount Vernon Leadership Fellow

May 4, 2015

Kramer will spend five-and-a-half weeks in Washington, D.C., researching the intersection of peacebuilding and systems thinking.

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