George Mason University, Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution

The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution is a community of faculty, students, staff, alumni, and partners with a fundamental commitment to building peace.  Through the development of cutting-edge theory, research, education, and practical work, we seek to identify and address the underlying causes of conflict and provide tools for ethical and just peacebuilding on the local, national, and global stages.

At the Carter School, we recognize that conflict and social injustice are complex problems with many root causes which require multiple disciplines and perspectives to successfully address.

Our students come to the Carter School to learn from the leaders in peace and conflict resolution.  We teach our students to identify the underlying causes of conflict and equip them with the cutting-edge theory and practical skills to put their knowledge into action, whether that be at the local, national, or global level.  We also impart a thorough understanding of the values that underly these practices.   We understand that “how” is as important as “why.”

With a history spanning 40 years, the Carter School is a leading force in peace and conflict research by conducting an ongoing study of the nature, origins, and types of social conflicts and developing the requisite processes and conditions for the ethical and just resolution of conflict.  In partnership with more than 2,000 influential alumni and partners across the world, the Carter School has built a network of change to transform the lives of those trapped in destructive cycles of violence and create a more peaceful and just global society.