This module provides an overview of theories of peace and conflict studies by tracing the conflict process from conflict onset and participation, conflict dynamics, through to the conclusion of conflict and peace processes. Students will develop the tools to critically explore whose voices and experiences are centred in conflict and peace processes and to understand how conflict affects different identities and communities. In so doing this course covers cultural, economic, and political explanations, as well as conceptual debates in the field and different strategies of peace and conflict. This course analyses case studies of conflicts that espouse different ideological and theological orientations from different parts of the world. This module introduces students to the core ideas and debates in peace and conflict studies in preparation for specialised peace and conflict modules offered to final year BA students.