Foundation Course
Basic Institute
A foundational course in peacemaking, restorative justice, conflict, harm, and community transformation.
Course Snapshot
Course Type
Foundation Course
Units
3 units
Format
Course, workshop, cohort, or professional training
May Support
Certificate completion / CE / professional development
Course Overview
Learning that connects knowledge to practice.
Basic Institute introduces the core language, values, and practices of peacemaking. Learners explore restorative justice, conflict transformation, circles, harm, reentry, and community repair.
Course Topics
Shalom and Pursuing Peace
Circle and Recognizing Conflict
Focus on Interests
Healing From Harm
Community Peacemaking
Learning Outcomes
Participants build knowledge, reflection, and applied peacemaking capacity.
Understand basic concepts of restorative justice.
Explore foundations of conflict and harm.
Identify restorative practices and peacemaking approaches.
Reflect on reentry, reintegration, and community healing.
Apply learning to personal, community, and professional settings.
Certificate Pathways
This course may support one or more Academy certificates.
Next Step
Request information about this course.
CJC can help learners understand course availability, certificate fit, continuing education options, practicum requirements, and the right starting point.