Peace Humanities: Peacebuilding Through Literature and the Arts

Can stories, films, and art help build peace? Jolyon Mitchell explores how the humanities reshape how we understand conflict, justice, and reconciliation. This lecture launches the Peace Humanities initiative, highlighting the role of culture in imagining peaceful futures.

Hosted by the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict at the ASU Tempe campus (Biodesign Institute Auditorium) and livestreamed online. Registration required; includes Q&A and reception.

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Wed, 04/08/2026 - 04:30 PM - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 05:45 PM

Event Date

Apr 8, 2026 - 04:30 PM - Apr 8, 2026 - 05:45 PM

Event Location

Online (virtual event) Tempe Campus

Ticketing

Free event Free event, registration required

Event website

https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/peace26

Audience

Adults ASU Students ASU Staff and Faculty

Event Category

Arts and Culture Lectures & Educational Programs

ASU Map Link

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Hosting/Sponsoring organization/Unit

Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict

Name for event inquiries

Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict

Email for event inquiries

[email protected]

Biodesign Institute Auditorium
727 E Tyler St
Tempe, AZ 85281
United States

RSVP Link

https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/peace26

Phone number for event inquiries

480-965-7187