Assignment:
You will continue to convey your understanding of the issues that cause conflict and the methods/resources currently being used to resolve those conflicts in specific contests.
Choose 1 topic area from the list below. Special permission to choose and write on a topic not included on the list may be secured from the instructor of the class.
Area 2 topics require the analysis of conflict by applying theory to a particular situation. Your interaction paper should:
Define the context of the conflict, providing relevant history and limitations of study.
Examine major issues of conflict and their causes in that context (identifiable from the literature).
Review communication methodologies used to resolve issues in the context.
Make recommendations for effective strategies to consider in resolving the conflict.
Make any recommendations for further study of the problem and/or solutions presented.
Area 2 Topics:
For your topic, you may use either a topic or a book from the list below. If you choose a book, you must read the entire book and analyze the specific conflict detailed within.
International Conflict resolution: Any historical conflict between nations or culture groups
German-Turk conflict
Arab-Israeli conflict
Conflict in the church
Family Conflicts
Dealing with a specific multicultural conflict: e.g., Israeli/Palestinian, Catholics/Protestant in Ireland,
Dealing with any protestant group and Catholic persecution during the reformation
Forgiveness in marital infidelity
Kent State Riots
Gay Pride/Soul Force on Christian Campus
Anabaptists and War
Obama and Socialized Medicine
Temperance
The anatomy of a church dispute
Conflict in Marital Relationships
Reference Books:
· Forgiveness by John L. Ruth
· After the Heavy Rain by Sokreaksa S. Himm
· Through Gates of Splendorby Elizabeth Elliot
· Shantung Compound The Story of Men and Women under Pressure by Langdon Gilkey
· Lest Innocent Blood Be Shed: The Story of the Village of LeChambon and How Goodness Happened Thereby Philip Hallie