Conflict Management
- Arts
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 134 pages
- 15 units
This course, Conflict Management, is designed for MA students in Christian Theology. It explores the general notions, definitions, and related terms in conflict management. The course also examines the biblical foundation for conflict management, including Jesus' teachings and the importance of forgiveness, love, and humility. Furthermore, it delves into practical strategies for conflict management applicable in various settings such as family, church, workplace, and society, with a focus on African conflict management approaches. The course aims to equip students with academic, biblical, and practical understanding of conflict management.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 39 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CRS856, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CRS856 · UNIT 1: UNDERSTANDING CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Oyeshola, Dokun. 2005. Conflict and Context of Conflict Resolution. Ile-Ife, Nigeria: Obafemi Awolowo University Press Limited. Kennedy, Eugene. 1981. Crisis Counselling: The Essential Guide for Non Professional Counsellors. New York: Continuum Publishing Company.
What you should be able to do
- Define and differentiate various conflict management terminologies.
- Analyze the causes and stages of conflict.
- Apply different conflict management styles and approaches.
- Explain the role of communication, empathy, and forgiveness in conflict resolution.
- Apply biblical principles to conflict management.
- Implement strategies for conflict management in various settings.
What it prepares you for
- Human Resources Manager
- Mediator
- Pastor
- Family Counselor
- Team Leader
- Religious Organizations
- Social Work
- Corporate Management
- Education
- Community Development
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: General Notion and Definition of Related Terms in Conflict Management
Unit 1: Understanding Conflict Management
Understanding the nuances between conflict resolution and conflict transformation requires grasping abstract theoretical concepts and their practical implications.
- Module 3: Strategies for Conflict Management
Unit 2: Parent-Child Relationship
Applying conflict resolution strategies in parent-child relationships requires sensitivity to developmental stages and power dynamics.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: General Notion and Definition of Related Terms in Conflict Management
Unit 1: Understanding Conflict Management · 2 hours
Read the introduction to Conflict Management.. Understand the concept of conflict and its types.. Define conflict prevention, mediation, management, resolution, and transformation..
- Week 2Module 1: General Notion and Definition of Related Terms in Conflict Management
Unit 2: Understanding the Causes of Conflict · 2 hours
Identify and analyze the different sources of conflict.. Distinguish between positive and negative forms of conflict.. Explain the different stages of conflict and their relationship..
- Week 3Module 1: General Notion and Definition of Related Terms in Conflict Management
Unit 3: Approaches to Conflict Management · 2 hours
Explore Thomas and Kilmann's conflict styles.. Discuss the Interest-Based Relational Approach.. Apply different strategies for managing stressful conflicts.. Understand Morton Deutsch's theory of cooperation and competition..
- Week 4Module 1: General Notion and Definition of Related Terms in Conflict Management
Unit 4: Communication and Conflict Management · 2 hours
Understand the importance of communication in conflict management.. Explain different communication styles and the role of perception.. Discuss the role of empathy in communication.. Apply tools for better communication..
- Week 5Module 1: General Notion and Definition of Related Terms in Conflict Management
Unit 5: Conflict Resolution · 2 hours
Discuss factors influencing conflict resolution.. Explain conflict resolution skills.. Understand and apply effective principles for handling disagreements.. Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy responses to conflict..
- Week 6Module 2: Biblical Foundation for Conflict Management
Unit 1: The Bible and the Conflict · 2 hours
Recognize the inevitability of conflict.. Examine examples of conflict in the Bible.. Understand that no conflict is impossible for God to resolve.. Explain the dangers of conflict avoidance..
- Week 7Module 2: Biblical Foundation for Conflict Management
Unit 2: Biblical approach to Conflict Management in the Church · 2 hours
Recognize that conflict in the church is not an abnormality.. Identify the different stages of conflict in the church.. Learn to work with difficult people in the church.. Manage conflict in the church board..
- Week 8Module 2: Biblical Foundation for Conflict Management
Unit 3: Jesus' Teaching on Conflict Management · 2 hours
Understand the context of Matthew 18:15-16.. Learn to constructively approach an erring brother.. Understand how to reconcile with an erring brother.. Know how to reprove an erring brother..
- Week 9Module 2: Biblical Foundation for Conflict Management
Unit 4: Biblical Reconciliation · 2 hours
Understand the goal of reconciliation.. Know the difference between 'I am sorry' and 'I am guilty'.. Know when to reprove an erring brother with other brethren.. Know why and when to approach the church for reconciliation with an erring brother..
- Week 10Module 2: Biblical Foundation for Conflict Management
Unit 5: Biblical Teaching on Conflict Avoidance · 2 hours
Emulate David's example of conflict avoidance.. Resolve a conflict with an erring Christian brother.. Avoid common excuses why some Christians refuse to resolve conflict.. Understand the relationship between anger and conflict..
- Week 11Module 3: Strategies for Conflict Management
Unit 1: Understanding Conflict in the Work Place · 2 hours
Understand conflict in the workplace.. Learn to manage conflict within yourself.. Learn to manage conflict between you and someone else.. Understand the manager's role in conflict management in the workplace..
- Week 12Module 3: Strategies for Conflict Management
Unit 2: Parent-Child Relationship · 2 hours
Distinguish family conflicts from other types of conflicts.. Understand the relationship between conflict style and family disputes.. Understand the concept of sibling rivalry.. Appreciate conflict in the extended family..
- Week 13Module 3: Strategies for Conflict Management
Unit 3: Conflict with Young Children · 2 hours
Understand the dynamics of the parent-child conflict.. Explain the reason for the conflict between Adolescents and their parents.. Describe the uniqueness of the conflict between adult children and their parents..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking conflict management theories (Units 1-3) to real-world scenarios.
- Practice applying biblical principles (Module 2) to case studies of church conflict.
- Review the different communication styles (Unit 4 Module 1) and their impact on conflict resolution.
- Focus on understanding the specific steps in the Interest-Based Relational Approach (Unit 3 Module 1).
- Prepare examples of how to apply different conflict management strategies (Module 3) in family, workplace, and community settings.
- Study the stages of conflict and appropriate interventions for each stage (Unit 2 Module 1).
- Memorize key Bible verses related to forgiveness, reconciliation, and love (Module 2).
Questions students ask about this course
What is CRS856 about?
This course, Conflict Management, is designed for MA students in Christian Theology. It explores the general notions, definitions, and related terms in conflict management. The course also examines the biblical foundation for conflict management, including Jesus' teachings and the importance of forgiveness, love, and humility. Furthermore, it delves into practical strategies for conflict management applicable in various settings such as family, church, workplace, and society, with a focus on African conflict management approaches. The course aims to equip students with academic, biblical, and practical understanding of conflict management.
How many units does CRS856 have?
CRS856, Conflict Management, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 134 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CRS856?
CRS856 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Arts.
Is CRS856 hard?
CRS856 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does CRS856 take to study?
About 39 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is CRS856 assessed?
CRS856 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with CRS856?
Human Resources Manager, Mediator, Pastor, Family Counselor and Team Leader.