Doctor in Philosophy - Peace Studies in Dublin 2 Ireland | Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin

Our Peace Studies research explores the roots and impacts of warfare and violent disputes, aiming to uncover pathways to lasting peace. As an interdisciplinary field, Peace Studies integrates insights from political science, international affairs, philosophy, religious scholarship, historical analysis, sociology, and ethical frameworks. This multifaceted perspective enables students to critically examine the societal, governmental, and economic factors linked to peace, violence, and conflict.

The program merges academic rigor with hands-on peacebuilding initiatives, offering training in mediation techniques, conflict management strategies, NGO internships, practitioner-led seminars, and field experiences. We conduct this work across our Dublin headquarters at Trinity College, our Belfast location, and international settings.

Our department investigates numerous subjects aligned with the School's focus areas: ecumenical theology, intercultural religious studies (particularly Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism), peace initiatives, nonviolent philosophies and practices, dispute mediation, and post-conflict healing. Research topics span religious influences on conflict and reconciliation, global human trafficking dynamics, identity-based geopolitics, interfaith theological discussions, international involvement in ethnic disputes, theological responses to religious extremism, and transitional justice processes in societies recovering from violence.