Peace Education

Definition of Peace Education as it relates to Education, Religious Education, Church History

Peace Education: A discipline focused on fostering knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to prevent violence and promote peaceful coexistence. It encompasses formal and non-formal education, including religious education, aimed at nurturing values of tolerance, respect, empathy, and understanding of diverse perspectives. Drawing from church history, peace education emphasizes the role of faith communities in promoting peace and justice, encouraging critical reflection on the relationship between religion and conflict.

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