Conflict Brief 3 Instructions

THE CHALLENGE: How would you advance the study and practice of conflict management?

THE AUDIENCE: Global thought-leaders on peace-keeping and conflict resolution. *Prepare your brief with this audience in mind.

THE BRIEF: Using the content found in the message “Learn How To Resolve Conflict & Restore Relationships” from Pastor Rick Warren and the readings from the previous week, propose a fresh theoretical perspective on conflict management that applies Bible truth in a way that works in the world. There are two parts to this brief. The final document should be 750 words (3 pages, not including a cover and reference page).

PART I: The Perspective (250 words)

• Name your theory.
• Provide a unique, working definition of it.
• Identify and define 3 key tenets or supporting points for understanding how this perspective works in the world. These should be easy to understand in light of the definition.
  • State each tenet clearly.
  • Provide unique scriptural support for each one.
  • Translate the scripture into a statement that a non-believer can understand.

Part II: The Rationale (500 words)

Provide a brief rationale for your theory, explaining why it’s important to the study of conflict management.

Current APA Style is required. A total of 5 different sources should be cited and referenced in the brief:

• the course text
• the message
• two relevant scholarly journal articles published in the last three years
• the Bible.

Be sure to properly support your work with in-text citations.

SPECIAL NOTE: Use of first person is NOT permitted in this assignment.