MA in Peacebuilding and Collaborative Development at Canadian Mennonite University

Programme overview

The MA in Peacebuilding and Collaborative Development at Canadian Mennonite University bridges peacebuilding and conflict resolution studies with development and transformational justice studies, with attention to religious dimensions, theological foundations and interfaith relations. It is designed for practitioners and professionals as well as those pursuing academic careers, and is taught by faculty with practitioner and consulting experience. Courses run as regular semester, intensive one-week, modular and independent-directed formats.

Faculty: Graduate Studies | Intake: Fall (applications due May 30 for Canadian and U.S. applicants, March 30 for international applicants) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The regular stream is a minimum of 30 credit hours: 15 core credit hours across peacebuilding and conflict resolution, collaborative and transformative development, theological and religious encounters with peace-justice, theory, and research/planning/evaluation methods, plus 15 elective credit hours. The experiential stream is a minimum of 33 credit hours with a 6-credit-hour practicum. At least 18 credit hours must be completed at CMU.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Four-year baccalaureate degree from a recognized university or college with a minimum average of B (GPA 3.0) based on the last 60 credit hours or two full years of university study. Two references (one academic, one non-academic preferred) and short application essays are required. Official transcripts are required; applicants with credentials from outside Canada or the U.S. must submit a WES course-by-course ICAP report. International students must meet English language proficiency requirements. Applicants with degrees in unrelated fields and little background in peace or development studies may be required to take up to 24 credit hours of pre-masters courses; practitioners may request an assessment of readiness. Admission is limited.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms are fall and winter (winter 2027 and fall 2027 open for domestic applicants; fall 2027 for international applicants).

Apply through the official page: https://www.cmu.ca/graduate-studies

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