Recently, we have focused on racism and urban neighborhood renewal. We observe social conflict and issues of power through our analysis. We seek to form creative societal approaches and gain a better understanding of ourselves. The course integrates historical, social, political and theological data. Also, we integrate experience and observation with theory hearing from local activists, communities and individuals in crisis, public and private organizations including the church with particular emphasis on Anabaptist values.
Students live in a large old house in a typically diverse D.C. neighborhood.
Most of the rest is shared, including meals, cooking, cleaning and general living space. Sharing a house, intense new experiences and studies, students come to know one another and themselves in surprising ways. Also, we build interpersonal skills through house meetings or seminars on themes such as conflict resolution or psychological type analysis. The house is equipped with a washer and dryer, computers and basic furnishings. Also, a house car is available for university and internship travel.