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emphasis on Muslim doctrines related to conflict and peace. It will include the
contemporary era and investigate Muslim engagements with modernity and discuss the
varied responses and perspectives. There will some discussions of international relations,
but the course will also emphasize micro level issues. Students will have the opportunity
to develop research projects designed to extend their understanding of Islam and its
potential as a resource for peace building.
NSAM 6657 – Conflict Coaching Theory and Practice
This course examines the growing use of conflict coaching as a conflict intervention
process and introduces different models and related theoretical foundations. The
integration of theory and practice will emphasize the various stages including identity
framework, narrative, needs assessment, goal setting, and feedback, utilizing a relational
and systems orientation. The course develops coaching skills, strategies, and knowledge,
and uses a practice-based approach, including role-plays and case studies.
NSAM 6659 – Conflict Peace Build in Africa
This course examines conflict and peace building dynamics in the African continent. Its
content includes a survey of contemporary macro-level conflicts in Africa and an
examination of their historical and more immediate causes. Class participants will explore
the causes and effects of such conflicts and investigate prospects for constructive
transformation. Past and ongoing resolution and peace building efforts will be discussed,
and class members will propose a peace building strategy for a case of their choice.
NSAM 6661 – Middle Eastern Conflict
This graduate seminar explores the many different types of conflict found in the Middle
East. It seeks to provide students with the analytical tools and skills required to explain
the causes, understand the actors, and analyze and/or predict the outcomes of specific
Middle Eastern conflicts. To meet these objectives we will evaluate broad types of Middle
Eastern conflict such as religious, ethnic, and cultural, militarized conflicts, civil wars, and
occupations. We will also evaluate Middle Eastern conflict negotiation, the Middle East
peace process, why negotiation and peace has failed, and what needs to be done so that
Middle East peace could be achieved. Finally, we will look at the future of Middle Eastern
conflicts.
NSAM 6662 – Political Violence
Political Violence is a graduate seminar that explores the many different types of political
violence; specifically looking at revolutions, terrorism, and transitional-institutional
political violence. This seminar examines a wide range of topics in order to provide the
student with a deeper understanding of political violence. We will engage in a thoughtful
and in-depth examination of the definitions, causes, and consequences of political
violence, as well as consider the different means to countering political violence.
NSAM 6670 – Introduction to International Relations and International Issues
This course is an introduction to world politics and is intended to give the student a
better understanding of international relations and the complex issues and perspectives
affecting the world community. We will investigate many aspects of international
relations such as the dominate theories of international relations, the history of the
nation-state, the definition of power, Islamic fundamentalism, terrorism, war, ethnic
conflict, political economy, international institutions, transnational organizations, trade,
modernization, dependency theory, imperialism, globalization, and the foreign policy of
the United States and its impact on the world community. Students are expected to keep
up to date with current global events by reading an international newspaper each day
