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The Baker Institute's mission is to apply the resources of the academic community
to the study of warfare and deep-rooted conflict as human problems and to the study
of peace as a human potential.
The Baker Institute supports a vibrant and engaged community of learners on campus.
It institutes curricular and co-curricular courses that ask students and faculty to
continuously challenge their thinking about war, peace, and justice. Externally, the
Baker Institute fosters partnerships that inspire the mutual growth and development
of the field, both within academia and our local and global communities.
The institute maintains the belief of institutions that peace is everybody's business.
The Baker Institute's mission is to apply the resources of the academic community
to the study of warfare and deep-rooted conflict as human problems and to the study
of peace as a human potential.
The Baker Institute supports a vibrant and engaged community of learners on campus.
It institutes curricular and co-curricular courses that ask students and faculty to
continuously challenge their thinking about war, peace, and justice. Externally, the
Baker Institute fosters partnerships that inspire the mutual growth and development
of the field, both within academia and our local and global communities.
The institute maintains the belief of institutions that peace is everybody's business.
History of Peace and Conflict Studies at Juniata College
History of Peace and Conflict Studies at Juniata College
Our Goals
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Practical and Theoretical Knowledge
To provide the best possible education in peace and conflict studies to the students of Juniata College, including an emphasis on both practical and theoretical knowledge while preparing students for further education and useful careers.
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Continuing Adult Education
To provide continuing adult education and community outreach in conflict management and war & peace studies through opportunities such as seminars, conferences, public lectures, and workshops.
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Development Leadership
To provide leadership in the development of peace and conflict studies as an academic program through research, curriculum development, consultation and education.
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Fostering Cooperation
To foster cooperation among existing programs and institutions that will strengthen peace and conflict studies in content and methodology, while advancing its legitimacy and constituency globally.
Academics
The Baker Institute houses the Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) department at Juniata College. The curriculum emphasizes a blend of academic knowledge and practical applications. PACS students can declare a Program of Emphasis in Peace and Conflict Studies, International Studies, Communication and Conflict Resolution, or Peace and Criminal Justice. The department also supports a Secondary Emphasis program in Women and Gender Studies and secondary programs in its other programs.
Academics
The Baker Institute houses the Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) department at Juniata College. The curriculum emphasizes a blend of academic knowledge and practical applications. PACS students can declare a Program of Emphasis in Peace and Conflict Studies, International Studies, Communication and Conflict Resolution, or Peace and Criminal Justice. The department also supports a Secondary Emphasis program in Women and Gender Studies and secondary programs in its other programs.
Events
The Baker Institute creates engaging opportunities through workshops, presentations, and training. It hosts an annual International symposium, inviting experts from all continents to speak on contemporary global crises. This event is celebrated for its ability to bring international voices to campus and is a finalist for the NAFSA: Association of International Educators Senator Paul Simon Spotlight Award. In addition, the institute supports student events through the student justice and advocacy club, PAX-O, at Juniata College.
Events
The Baker Institute creates engaging opportunities through workshops, presentations, and training. It hosts an annual International symposium, inviting experts from all continents to speak on contemporary global crises. This event is celebrated for its ability to bring international voices to campus and is a finalist for the NAFSA: Association of International Educators Senator Paul Simon Spotlight Award. In addition, the institute supports student events through the student justice and advocacy club, PAX-O, at Juniata College.
International
The Baker Institute students can participate in study abroad opportunities through Juniata College and attend global conferences and events through The Baker Institute Peace Fund. Specific programs are available in Ecuador at the Pachaysana Institute (long-term), Sweden at Linnaeus University (long-term), and in Costa Rica with the University for Peace (long-term, a 3+1 program is currently in development.). The Baker Institute's featured program is titled Hiroshima and Peace, a funded opportunity to travel to Japan in the summer to study the history of nuclear war.
International
The Baker Institute students can participate in study abroad opportunities through Juniata College and attend global conferences and events through The Baker Institute Peace Fund. Specific programs are available in Ecuador at the Pachaysana Institute (long-term), Sweden at Linnaeus University (long-term), and in Costa Rica with the University for Peace (long-term, a 3+1 program is currently in development.). The Baker Institute's featured program is titled Hiroshima and Peace, a funded opportunity to travel to Japan in the summer to study the history of nuclear war.
Partners
The Baker Institute expands its reach through fruitful collaborations with individuals and institutions worldwide. Visiting scholars contribute through class lectures and residencies on campus. The current Baker Institute Scholar in Residence, appointed in the Fall of 2023, is Dr. Joseph G. Bock, a refugee and humanitarian aid expert. The Institute holds agreements with universities and NGOs, cultivating scholarship opportunities for students and faculty. Initiatives with partners provide students with internships, jobs, and networking opportunities.
Partners
The Baker Institute expands its reach through fruitful collaborations with individuals and institutions worldwide. Visiting scholars contribute through class lectures and residencies on campus. The current Baker Institute Scholar in Residence, appointed in the Fall of 2023, is Dr. Joseph G. Bock, a refugee and humanitarian aid expert. The Institute holds agreements with universities and NGOs, cultivating scholarship opportunities for students and faculty. Initiatives with partners provide students with internships, jobs, and networking opportunities.
Outcomes
The Baker Institute connects students to exceptional summer internship opportunities at partner organizations. These experiences often serve as valuable milestones in shaping students' career goals. Students acquire skills in research, program implementation, and report writing. Graduates of the Institute pursue employment as professional mediators, diplomats, human resource managers, and non-profit administrators.
Outcomes
The Baker Institute connects students to exceptional summer internship opportunities at partner organizations. These experiences often serve as valuable milestones in shaping students' career goals. Students acquire skills in research, program implementation, and report writing. Graduates of the Institute pursue employment as professional mediators, diplomats, human resource managers, and non-profit administrators.