International peacebuilding goes local: analysing Lederach's conflict transformation theory and its ambivalent encounter with 20 years of practice

Peacebuilding ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thania Paffenholz
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Transformation ◽  
Transformation Theory ◽  
International Peacebuilding

scholarly journals Transforming Congregational Conflict:  An Integrated Framework for Understanding and Addressing conflict in Christian Faith Communities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Karen Margaret Kemp
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Conflict Transformation ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Faith Communities ◽  
Christian Faith ◽  
Transformation Theory ◽  
Congregational Conflict ◽  
The Many ◽  
The One

<p>Churches have traditionally turned to conflict resolution measures, such as mediation, arbitration, and litigation, rather than conflict transformation approaches, when addressing congregational discord. In so doing, they miss the opportunity for constructive change that conflict presents and set themselves up for cycles of conflict to recur in the future. At the same time they diminish their self-claimed identity as followers of Jesus Christ, whose recorded teaching gives striking priority to peacemaking and reconciliation. Chapter one introduces the context for this thesis. Much work has already been done to explore biblical understandings of conflict, forgiveness and reconciliation, on the one hand, and to apply current conflict resolution practices to congregational settings on the other. However, little has been done to develop a conceptual framework that seeks to integrate biblical understandings with the insights of modern conflict analysis in a practically useful way. Chapter two of this thesis focuses on Jesus' teaching in Matthew 18 and shows why this passage is a key biblical resource for understanding and addressing congregational conflict. Chapter three examines conflict resolution theory and practice and shows why a transformational approach is the most appropriate one for addressing congregational conflict. The fourth chapter brings Jesus' teaching in Matthew 18 into a dialogue with current conflict transformation theory and practice. This conversation integrates theology and practice and clarifies the ways in which Jesus' teaching and transformative approaches to conflict both complement and enrich each other in the quest for lasting answers to the problem of congregational conflict. This thesis concludes by proposing a framework in which the many resources available might be understood and utilised in an integrated way by congregations that seek not only to enhance their capacity to respond to conflict in healthier ways, but also to embody the teachings of Christ in their midst.</p>

scholarly journals Transforming Congregational Conflict:  An Integrated Framework for Understanding and Addressing conflict in Christian Faith Communities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Karen Margaret Kemp
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Conflict Transformation ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Faith Communities ◽  
Christian Faith ◽  
Transformation Theory ◽  
Congregational Conflict ◽  
The Many ◽  
The One

<p>Churches have traditionally turned to conflict resolution measures, such as mediation, arbitration, and litigation, rather than conflict transformation approaches, when addressing congregational discord. In so doing, they miss the opportunity for constructive change that conflict presents and set themselves up for cycles of conflict to recur in the future. At the same time they diminish their self-claimed identity as followers of Jesus Christ, whose recorded teaching gives striking priority to peacemaking and reconciliation. Chapter one introduces the context for this thesis. Much work has already been done to explore biblical understandings of conflict, forgiveness and reconciliation, on the one hand, and to apply current conflict resolution practices to congregational settings on the other. However, little has been done to develop a conceptual framework that seeks to integrate biblical understandings with the insights of modern conflict analysis in a practically useful way. Chapter two of this thesis focuses on Jesus' teaching in Matthew 18 and shows why this passage is a key biblical resource for understanding and addressing congregational conflict. Chapter three examines conflict resolution theory and practice and shows why a transformational approach is the most appropriate one for addressing congregational conflict. The fourth chapter brings Jesus' teaching in Matthew 18 into a dialogue with current conflict transformation theory and practice. This conversation integrates theology and practice and clarifies the ways in which Jesus' teaching and transformative approaches to conflict both complement and enrich each other in the quest for lasting answers to the problem of congregational conflict. This thesis concludes by proposing a framework in which the many resources available might be understood and utilised in an integrated way by congregations that seek not only to enhance their capacity to respond to conflict in healthier ways, but also to embody the teachings of Christ in their midst.</p>

scholarly journals NON-STATE ACTOR IN CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION: MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION OF MA DAARUL ULUUM PUI MAJALENGKA TOWARDS ETHNO-RELIGION CONFLICT IN SOUTHERN THAILAND

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-166
Author(s):  
Zabieb Nu'aim Ridwan ◽  
Sugito Sugito
Keyword(s):  
Multicultural Education ◽  
Peace Education ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Conflict Transformation ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Transformation Theory ◽  
Southern Thailand ◽  
State Actor ◽  
Teacher Exchange

The conflict between the Malay Muslim and the Thailand government in Southern Thailand has become one of the ethno-religion conflicts that effects the security of the Southeast Asian region. Various actors, both local and international, have attempted to broker peace between the parties in the conflict. Based on the conflict transformation theory, this study aims to discover the role of MA Daarul Uluum PUI Majalengka as a non-state actor in promoting peace through efforts of conflict transformation in the Southern Thailand ethno-religion conflict. The research method used is qualitative type research with descriptive analysis technique, through primary and secondary type data management. Primary data was obtained from interview and secondary data was obtained from written sources that support the study. This research shows there is an effort made by MA Daarul Uluum PUI Majalengka to conduct peace education through a student and teacher exchange scheme with several schools in Thailand that have Buddhist identity backgrounds in order to grow tolerance between ethnicities and religions in Thailand.

scholarly journals CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION BETWEEN BALINESE AND LAMPUNG ETHNIC IN REALIZING SUSTAINABLE PEACE IN BALINURAGA VILLAGE, WAY PANJI DISTRICT, LAMPUNG SELATAN REGENCY

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Akbar Kurniadi ◽  
Tri Legionosuko ◽  
Wibisono Poespitohadi
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Delinquency ◽  
National Security ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Conflict Transformation ◽  
Conflict Theory ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
Transformation Theory ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Sustainable Peace ◽  
The Reformation

<p>This article analyses the various factors that caused latent conflict in Balinuraga to be manifest conflict, also how conflict transformation is carried out to change conflictual conditions to be harmonious, destructive to constructive. Indonesian Survey Circle (LSI) noted that Lampung entered into five (5) regions with the worst levels of discrimination after the reformation. So, the researcher feels the need to raise the theme of conflict transformation in Balinuraga as the title and subject matter of this paper. This research was conducted using qualitative methods by collecting data through interviews, observation and documentation. The researcher used several theories and concepts, such as Conflict Theory, Conflict Transformation Theory, Cooperation Theory, Social Identity Theory, ABC Triangle Concept Galtung Conflict, SAT Concept, and Peace Concept. The results showed that conflict in Balinuraga was triggered by juvenile delinquency, extended with the issue of ethnicity and arrogance between groups as an accelerator, and was motivated by transmigration policies and the issue of economic inequality as structural factors. Conflict transformation efforts are carried out in four dimensions, namely personal, relational, cultural, and structural in order to realize sustainable peace and national security.</p><strong>Keywords:</strong> conflict, conflict transformation, ethnicity, culture, and peace

Young Peacebuilders: Exploring Youth Engagement with Conflict and Social Change

2007 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 63-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori Drummond-Mundal ◽  
Guy Cave
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Conflict Transformation ◽  
Violent Conflict ◽  
Youth Engagement ◽  
Critical Approach ◽  
Transformation Theory ◽  
Child Rights ◽  
Conflict Zones ◽  
Peace Processes ◽  
Constructive Engagement

Changes in the nature of war in the course of the last century are thrusting young people inevitably into more intimate relationships with conflict. This article builds on a critical approach to the issues of young people living in conflict zones which promotes their agency in conflict transformation and peacebuilding. ‘Participation’ is explored in the context of conflict transformation theory and is linked with child rights-based approaches to development. Examples of young people's contributions to peacebuilding in several parts of the world are shared demonstrating their political and social capacities. The article concludes that there is a need to understand how young people perceive conflict and what drives some to become involved in violent conflict when others choose non-violence. It is argued that it is necessary to seek non-violent ways for young people to impact conditions that lead to, and out of, conflict. This will require young people's empowerment. Development actors can look to models of conflict transformation and peacebuilding to better understand how to promote inclusion of young people in peace processes and their more constructive engagement with conflict.

scholarly journals Reducing spectator violence in Zimbabwe’s Premier Soccer League

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Donwell Dube
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Conflict Transformation ◽  
Transformation Theory ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Causes Of Violence ◽  
Spectator Violence

The Zimbabwean soccer scene has continued to be dogged by the problem of increasing spectator violence despite the calls and efforts of various stakeholders to reduce it. The efforts to deal with the problem have had little effect and this has affected the game negatively in many aspects. Through a participatory action research design the study sought to explore the nature, causes, and effects of the violence. The study also sought to establish how the spectators could be engaged in the efforts to reduce the violence. The study was informed by Galtung’s violence theory and Lederach’s conflict transformation theory. Through the participation of members a local soccer supporters’ club the study found that violence manifests in various forms in and that the causes of violence are many. Some of the causes of violence are psychological while some are systemic. The participants in the study were able to run a workshop on violence which was regarded as a necessary first step in the fight against spectator violence. Another important finding was that participatory action research can indeed be used effectively to address the issue of spectator violence. The study goes on to present recommendations based on the findings. One of the recommendations made is that an infrastructure for reducing spectator violence be established by the various stakeholders involved in soccer

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