Listen to 2015 Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI) participants describe their experience at SPI at ÌÇÐÄVlog in one word. The Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI) teaches 16 to 20 short-term, ... read more about SPI in One Word
Graduate programs

Artist and recent graduate student exhibits seven icons interpreting Mennonite theology
When Kathryn Fenton ‘09, MAR ’15, looked for a place to exhibit her artwork, she didn’t have to go far. A Harrisonburg native and long-time attendee of Harrisonburg Mennonite Church, ... read more about Artist and recent graduate student exhibits seven icons interpreting Mennonite theology

Restorative justice, peacebuilding and development programs gain new faculty
New faculty members Johonna Turner and Tim Seidel bring strong ties to ÌÇÐÄVlog (ÌÇÐÄVlog), the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP), and to Mennonite peacebuilding organizations, as well ... read more about Restorative justice, peacebuilding and development programs gain new faculty

At Vatican summit, consultant Michael Shank works with media to tell the story of climate change
One of the reasons most of the world has heard about July’s climate change summit at the Vatican is because ÌÇÐÄVlog alumnus Michael Shank, MA ’05 (conflict transformation), ... read more about At Vatican summit, consultant Michael Shank works with media to tell the story of climate change

Graphic designer and marketing expert Kristen Opalinski turns her expertise to explorations of faith and social justice
Kristen Opalinski is a woman on the go. Even as she hustled to complete a multimedia project during an intensive two-week media course at the Summer Peacebuilding Institute, the graphic ... read more about Graphic designer and marketing expert Kristen Opalinski turns her expertise to explorations of faith and social justice

Returning to Nepal, professor joins father and brother to offer aid, labor and counseling
Nate Koser spent two years of his adolescence in Nepal with his missionary parents. That’s why the professor of counseling at ÌÇÐÄVlog traveled back in June and why, ... read more about Returning to Nepal, professor joins father and brother to offer aid, labor and counseling

After the tragic loss of her grandson, long-time victim advocate reflects on changing roles and restorative justice
When her 20-year-old grandson was murdered, long-time victim advocate Pamela Leonard, MA ’06 (conflict transformation), found herself suddenly in a new role. What she learned has strengthened her zeal for ... read more about After the tragic loss of her grandson, long-time victim advocate reflects on changing roles and restorative justice

Undergraduate students work, share, learn with peacebuilders from around the world at summer institute
This summer, four ÌÇÐÄVlog undergraduate students worked at the Summer Peacebuilding Institute, spending six weeks acting as hosts and ambassadors for approximately 145 international visitors. They were often ... read more about Undergraduate students work, share, learn with peacebuilders from around the world at summer institute

MA in biomedicine students to benefit from articulation agreement with Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
ÌÇÐÄVlog (ÌÇÐÄVlog) has expanded its articulation agreement with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) to include acceptance of five biomedicine graduate students who meet entrance criteria. ... read more about MA in biomedicine students to benefit from articulation agreement with Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Ripple Church pastors find spiritual nourishment at seminary’s Summer Institute for Spiritual Formation
Imagine hearing the call to urban ministry, selling your lovingly renovated suburban farmhouse where you’ve lived for 25 years, and moving into an inner city apartment. Imagine your congregation shape-shifting ... read more about Ripple Church pastors find spiritual nourishment at seminary’s Summer Institute for Spiritual Formation