PROGRAM  OUTLINE

Below is a general outline of the month you will be studying at Caux:

Orientation July 10:   Welcome Supper, Tour of Mountain House,
Gathering Session at the Villa Maria
                   
Week One: Culture, Identity and Conflict Analysis
 
Week Two:   Participation in the Human Security Conference
 
Week Three: Conflict Transformation Practice; Religion and Peacebuilding
 
Week Four: Trauma Healing, Justice, Development and Peacebuilding
                              
August 8        Evaluation, Closing Ceremony, Gala Supper
 
August 9        Departure
 
Other aspects of the Caux Scholars Program:
 
During one week of the course scholars participate fully in one of the Caux conferences, and in 2009 this will be the Caux Forum for Human Security.  The conference gives students an opportunity to hear from and interact with experts and practitioners who are addressing the root causes of human insecurity in the world, which often lead to conflict. During this week, the Scholars will also focus on the role of Leadership in developing and sustaining human security in the community and societal context.
 
The group takes a field trip to Geneva to visit international organizations, such as the United Nations, where they have a private presentation and discussion with a representative.
 
Every student will have the opportunity to relate a specific conflict they know well and which they have prepared in advance to the content and tools which they learn in the course.
 
Scholars will have an opportunity to help create and continue the unique "spirit of Caux" as they join with others in carrying out some of the practical work of Mountain House, including dining room service, cooking, housekeeping, gardening, or reception, for six to seven hours per week.