Launch of On-Demand Courses on Peace and Conflict Studies
September 19, 2025
Starting this fall and winter quarter, six new on-demand courses on peacebuilding and conflict prevention will be offered as part of the Global Liberal Arts Program.
Each course consists of 15 lectures (45 minutes each) and is conducted entirely online. Students who successfully complete a course will receive one credit.
These courses are designed to help students build a solid foundation of knowledge as future global leaders, while also developing the ability to think critically and independently about current global issues and emerging challenges that the world may face in the future.
Classes will be delivered through JV-Campus Moodle, an online international education platform. In addition to registering through our university’s course registration system, students will also need to register with JV-Campus. Please refer to the attached PDF for detailed instructions.
These courses are ideal for students interested in peacebuilding and those who prefer the flexibility of on-demand learning.
We look forward to your participation!
This “Peace and Conflict On-Demand Course Package” was developed through the FY2023 (supplementary budget) Inter-University Exchange Project.
【Fall】Practicing Peacebuilding in Turbulent Times of World Order
19180026 Global Society and Local Society 4
◎Language：English (No Japanese or English subtitles)
◎Course instructor(s)：FUKUDA Aya, PALACIO Fernando Diego
◎Syllabus This relay-style lecture course explores the theories and practices of contemporary conflict and peacebuilding. Drawing on complex global situations such as the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, the course revisits international law and peacebuilding theories while examining new approaches and guidelines for achieving sustainable peace.
【Fall】Practicing Interdisciplinary Peacebuilding in the field of School Education, Sustainable & Inclusive Development, Social Works and Science & Technology
19180027 Global Society and Local Society 4
◎Language：English (No Japanese or English subtitles)
◎Course instructor(s)：FUKUDA Aya, PALACIO Fernando Diego
◎Syllabus This relay-style lecture course approaches peacebuilding from multiple fields—not only political negotiations and diplomacy, but also education, development, welfare, and science and technology. Students will learn tools such as conflict analysis and the “Do No Harm” approach, gaining practical skills to address complex social challenges.
【Winter】Middle East Peace Process
19180023 Global Society and Local Society 4
◎Language：Japanese (with English subtitles)
◎Course instructor(s)： GOTO Emi, IWATA Kazuma
◎Syllabus This relay-style lecture course was made possible through the cooperation of Professor Hiroyuki Suzuki from the University of Tokyo. It offers a multifaceted study of the Middle East peace process, focusing on Israel and Palestine. Students will trace the history of conflicts from the post-World War II era to the present, analyze current challenges, and develop the ability to propose solutions for peace and engage in discussions with their own perspectives.
【Winter】Understanding Religion
19180037 Multiculturalism in Society 4
◎Language：Japanese (with English subtitles)
◎Course instructor(s)： MARUYAMA Takao, Lee Mina, GOTO Emi
◎Syllabus This relay-style lecture course explores the relationship between religion and peace. Covering religions such as Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Shinto, the course examines the roles religion can play in peacebuilding and conflict prevention. Students will develop the ability to think critically and engage in discussions about contemporary issues.
【Winter】Peace Building and Conflict Prevention: Re-Designing Japan's Future Vision
19180024 Multiculturalism in Society 4
◎Language：English (No Japanese or English subtitles)
◎Course instructor(s)：YOSHIZAKI Tomonori, KONDA Naomi
◎Syllabus This course traces Japan’s history from the postwar period to the present and examines cases such as international peace operations and the Ukraine crisis. Using tools like DIME and SWOT analysis, students will analyze Japan’s foreign and security policies from multiple perspectives.
【Winter】Peace Building and Conflict Prevention: Peace and Conflict in the Indo-Pacific
19180025 Multiculturalism in Society 4
◎Language：English (No Japanese or English subtitles)
◎Course instructor(s)：YOSHIZAKI Tomonori, KONDA Naomi
◎Syllabus This course focuses on security in the Indo-Pacific region, examining Japan’s regional cooperation, the Japan-U.S. alliance, and case studies such as the Taiwan and Ukraine crises. Through Q&A sessions and policy simulations, students will use tools like DIME and SWOT analysis to explore crisis management and international security from a strategic perspective.
It is recommended that students take Peace Building and Conflict Prevention: Re-Designing Japan's Future Vision before enrolling in this course.