PH.D. PROGRAM IN PEACEBUILDING at Institute of Religion, Culture and Peace, Payap University, Chiangmai, THAILAND
Posted by suchart setthamalinee on April 28, 2009 at 12:15am

who are seeking to persue the ph.d. program in peacebuilding, please see the attached file for the detail.
The program will be started on September 2009, and the deadline for submitting an application form is June 19, 2009.

PH.D. PROGRAM IN PEACEBUILDING

Institute of Religion, Culture and Peace
PAYAP UNIVERSITY, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND 

PROGRAM: Doctor of Philosophy Program in Peacebuilding

DEGREE: Doctor of Philosophy (Peacebuilding)
           Ph.D. (Peacebuilding) 

RATIONALE

The worldwide increase in recent decades of violent and potentially violent conflicts has given rise to a number of programs in the field of Peace Studies at several major universities.  These programs research and study the various causes of violence and the ways and means by which these conflicts have attempted to be resolved. In addition to research and study centers, organizations devoted to the specific purpose of mediating conflicts through dialogue and other means have also been established. 

Ideally, these theoretical and practical aspects of peace work should complement each other and thereby increase the chance of success in bringing peace in the world.  Unfortunately this is often not the case.  There seems to be a disconect between theory and practice that has resulted in fewer successes than there should be considering the resources and energy that have been put into this work.  What is now needed is a rethinking and a joining together of the theoretical and practical aspects of peacemaking/peacebuilding.

MISSION AND VISION
 
The program will consist of a rigorous study of the theoretical side of Peace Studies combined with experiential fieldwork in the area of conflict transformation and resolution.  The objective of this program is to develop ways in which theory and practice can be combined in ways that provide a better and more cohesive grounding for both theoretical peace studies and actual peacebuilding. 

Rather than being “study for study’s sake”, it will be “study for practice’s sake”.  Thus, it is analogous to advanced academic programs provided by schools of medicine, social work, music, and architecture.  Reflective study resulting in a thorough knowledge of theories of peacebuilding is the starting point of the program; this is then followed by and combined with critical evaluation and the development of new improved theories. 

An important and distinguishing aspect of this program which differs from many other programs in the field of peace studies is the attention given to the relationship between “religiousness” and peacebuilding.  One of the assumptions underlying the program’s emphasis on religious diversity and relationships is that religious and cultural dialogue can contribute to peaceful relations among different communities. Human “religiousness” can thus become a positive force for peace.
PROGRAM OF STUDY.   The academic year is two semesters, the first is from September till December, and the second is between January and May. The language of instruction is English. The dissertation may be written in either English or Thai.

APPLYING TO THE PROGRAM

     Minimum Qualifications for Application
  
    (1) Bachelor Degree
    (2) 3 years of work experience
    (3) 550 TOEFL score (or equivalent)

For the academic year 2009-2010, The first semester begins on September 7, 2009 and ends on December 18, 2009 with the mid-term break during October 19 – 23. The second semester is between January 26, 2010 and May 22, 2010 with the mid-term break during April 12-16, 2010.

The dead line of application

      Applications for admission can be submitted until June 19, 2009.

Application fee
    
     US$30 (under special circumstances may be waived)

     Method of selection.  Selection will be based on :

(a) completed application form
(b) all official post-secondary transcripts
(c) statement of purpose (750-1,000 words)
(d) list of writings/publications (if any)
(e) letters of recommendation (two from former college/university instructors, and one from work colleague/supervisor)
(f) personal/telephone interview

TUITION
       The tuition fee is Baht 200,000 (US$ 6,000) per year.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
(1) A partial scholarship (100,000 per year for four consecutive years) for a Thai citizen (in compliance with the donor’s wish);
(2) A limited amount for students in need of financial help will be considered on an individual basis. 

CONTACT PERSON
        For further information please contact: Dr. Chaiyan Rajchagool at chaiyan.r@gmail.com