CAS Dealing with the Past

The Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) Dealing with the Past explores how societies emerging from violence and conflict deal with the past and prepare for the future. The program runs from fall to fall. The three modules take place at the cultural center kHaus in Basel or in a virtual format.

Finding a way to deal with a violent past is often argued to be the basis for lasting peace, democracy, and the rule of law. This may involve dealing with crimes that occur during armed conflict, authoritarian regime or occupation, and addressing the legacy of colonial rule. In the CAS Dealing with the Past, you will critically discuss such processes, study and compare concrete case studies and reflect about transformative approaches to Dealing with the Past.

Structure:

The CAS Dealing with the Past is offered annually and runs from fall to fall. The program consists of the following modules:

• Introductory Module: Introduction to Peacebuilding & Conflict Analysis (virtual course) on 05 - 06 September 2024.
• Thematic Module 1: choose two of our Dealing with the Past courses (visit our website for more information)
• Thematic Module 2: choose one to two of our elective courses (visit our website for more information)
• Concluding Module, consisting of writing a Learning Portfolio and presenting it on the Concluding Day (virtual course) on 31 October 2025.

The courses take place on-site at kHaus in Basel or in a virtual format. All courses are taught in English.

Tuition fee: 6'400 CHF

Application Deadline: 31 August 2024.

Apply on our website.

Contact us at academy@swisspeace.ch for more information or if you have any questions.