CTPB

The Programme seeks to accomplish the following:

• Gain an understanding of the basic nature and challenges of contemporary conflicts;
• Familiarize students with theoretical under-standings of the related fields of Conflict Transformation, Conflict Prevention, Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding;
• Develop capacities and skills for responding to social conflicts (for example, dialogue, active listening, facilitation, mediation and negotiation);
• Foreground the lens of gender in the analysis of conflict and in the conceptualization of peace initiatives;
• Facilitate an in-depth knowledge about peacebuilding approaches in diverse conflict regions;
• Create an interactive space for the building of a network of young people committed to constructive social change;
• Build a synergy between the theory and practice of Conflict Transformation, Human Security and Development.

The Diploma Programme requires students to:

• Complete course work (for four papers: three in the first semester, and one in the second semester)
• Be placed with an organization working in Conflict Resolution or related fields (for at least two months)
• Submit a research thesis (of publishable quality) and participate in a viva
• Participate in a research methodology workshop

There will be a minimum of five to seven hours of teaching per week (600 marks)

Research Project & Viva Voce (150 Marks)
Upon completion of course work at the end of the first year, students will begin work on a research project. At the conclusion of the research, they will submit a thesis of 15,000-20,000 words along with a recommendation letter from their project supervisor. The supervisor will be appointed by the College, in consultation with the student. In addition to the thesis submission, students will be required to participate in:

• A viva on their project
• A research methodology workshop (prior to the initiation of the research)

Two-Month Internship (50 marks)
In order to enable students to test theories and approaches learnt in the classroom, and to engage in hands-on Conflict Transformation work, the Diploma Programme includes an internship with an NGO/CSO/institute/ educational institution in the area of peacebuilding in South Asia.

Undergraduate Degree (BA/B.Sc./B.Tech) with minimum 60% marks in 10+2. (5% relaxation for SC/ST candidate) Those pursuing final year of under-graduation can also apply. 

Selection to the Programme is based on a Completed Application Form and an Interview. 

CTPB Application Form for the Academic Year 2023-24 will be available on the College website from 3rd July 2023 & can be downloaded from the link mentioned below.

Candidates will post the physical copy of the completed application form along with relevant documents as mentioned on the application form and application fee receipt for ₹150/-

Name of Beneficiary – Lady Shri Ram College for Women
Bank Account Number – 0993010100055221
IFSC Code – PUNB0614600
Bank Name – Punjab National Bank

Candidates have to send the physical copies of their CTPB Application Form and relevant documents and fee payment receipt by post on the address mentioned on the application form.

Last date of submitting the application form is 31st July 2023.

For more information please contact

Mohammad Israr
The Principal’s Office,
Peacebuilding Programme,
Lady Shri Ram College for Women,
Lajpat Nagar IV, New Delhi 110024.

Phone: +91-11-45494949, 26434459, 26460400 Ext. 933
Mobile: +91-9999045315 (Working days between 9:30am to 5:00pm)
Email: ctpb@lsr.edu.in

CTPB Application Form : click here

The Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) Centre for Peace offers the Conflict Transformation and Peace Building Program which aims to understand the nature of contemporary conflicts along with the theoretical understandings of conflict transformation. The CTPB Batch of 2021-222 started with an online orientation on 9th December 2021. The esteemed Director of the program Prof. Suman Sharma, senior faculty member Dr. Rina Kashyap, Dr. Priya Kumari and Dr. Snehil Kacker interacted with the students and briefed them about the course.

On 28th January, the ASSK centre organized a guest lecture on the Sri Lankan Peace Process by Dr. Smruti Pattanaik, a Research Fellow at the MP-IDSA, New Delhi. She seamlessly engaged students while painting a picture of the peace and conflict related developments in Sri Lanka, 2000 onwards. 

A talk on “Religion as the Source of Conflict Resolution” was delivered by Dr. Renu Bahl, former Associate Professor, LSR on 4th March. She specializes in Indian Political Thought, Gandhi, Conflict Transformation, and Peace Building. Religion is mostly viewed as a cord of contention leading to wars and the rise of terrorism. However, Dr. Bahl talked about the legacy of religion, which is how it can help in conflict resolution through means such as inter-faith dialogue.

The next guest lecture was delivered by Prof. Sangeeta Thapliyal, Center for Inner Asian Studies, SIS, JNU on the ‘Gender and Nepal Peace Process’ on 5th March. She talked to the students about the existing security relations and strategic perceptions of India and Nepal and struggles to identify the common and divergent perceptions.

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 In 2022, the CTPB course started after a rigorous screening and interview process with 27 students. In the beginning of the semester (2 December, 2022), a talk on religion as the source of conflict resolution was delivered by Dr. Renu Bahl, former Associate Professor, Lady Shri Ram College. She specialises in Indian political thought, Gandhi, conflict transformation, and peacebuilding.

Religion is mostly viewed as a point of contention leading to wars and the rise of terrorism. However, Dr. Bahl, talked on how it can help in conflict resolution through means such as inter-faith dialogue. Thereafter, a special lecture on ‘Elements of Research Design’ was given by Prof. Mondira Dutta, former professor, SIS/JNU, and former ICCR India Chair, Dublin, and Senior Fellow, ICSSR (20 January, 2023). Her valuable guidance helped the students understand the importance of research and how to do it. She clarified students doubts, concerns, and problems with regard to dissertation writing this semester. Prof. Dutta, explained the importance of quantitative and qualitative data analysis and how, rather than preferring one over the other, both should be used effectively for research purposes.

After completion of course work in the first semester, students are working on their respective dissertations relating to different dimensions of conflict transformation under the able supervision of faculty from across the fields along with CTPB faculty members. Their research works get constant enrichment from students internship associations with different organisations working in the field of conflict transformation and peace building.