Peacebuilding and Catholic Social Teaching: A Guide for Practitioners and Scholars

Peacebuilding is a complex and challenging endeavor. It requires a multifaceted approach that addresses the root causes of conflict and promotes sustainable peace. The Catholic Church has a long history of involvement in peacebuilding, and its social teaching offers a rich resource of wisdom and guidance for practitioners and scholars.

Peacebuilding and Catholic Social Teaching

by John A. Dearborn

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Language	:	English
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the Catholic Church's social teaching on peacebuilding, with a particular focus on the role of Catholic organizations and individuals in promoting peace. The book is divided into three parts.

Part I: Theoretical Overview of Catholic Social Teaching on Peacebuilding

This part of the book provides a theoretical overview of Catholic social teaching on peacebuilding. It begins with a brief history of the development of Catholic social teaching on peace, from the early Church Fathers to the present day. It then examines the key principles of Catholic social teaching on peacebuilding, including the dignity of the human person, the common good, solidarity, subsidiarity, and peace as a positive good. Finally, it explores the implications of Catholic social teaching for peacebuilding practice.

Part II: The Role of Catholic Organizations in Peacebuilding

This part of the book examines the role of Catholic organizations in peacebuilding. It begins with an overview of the different types of Catholic organizations involved in peacebuilding, including Catholic relief and development agencies, peacebuilding organizations, and educational institutions. It then examines the specific contributions that these organizations can make to peacebuilding, such as providing humanitarian assistance, promoting peace education, and advocating for peace policies.

Part III: The Role of Individual Catholics in Peacebuilding

This part of the book explores the role of individual Catholics in peacebuilding. It begins with an examination of the importance of prayer for peace. It then explores the role of dialogue and nonviolent action in peacebuilding. Finally, it offers some practical suggestions for how individual Catholics can get involved in peacebuilding efforts.

Peacebuilding is a challenging but essential task. The Catholic Church's social teaching offers a rich resource of wisdom and guidance for practitioners and scholars. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Catholic social teaching on peacebuilding, and it explores the role of Catholic organizations and individuals in promoting peace.

Author: John Paul Lederach

Publisher: Orbis Books

Publication Date: 2019

: 978-1-62698-282-9

Peacebuilding and Catholic Social Teaching

by John A. Dearborn

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	845 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	340 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled
Item Weight	:	9.2 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.31 x 0.87 x 8.5 inches

FREE