CPT will be conducting a Peacemaker Corps Training in October 2009 for a group of 10-15 Peacemaker Corps applicants from Europe and the UK. The training is an intensive, integrated, 4 week training course involves participants in action, reflection, and practice of a variety of peacemaking skills:

• Biblical Basis for Nonviolence
• Spirituality and Faith for Peacemaking
• Public Witness and Nonviolent Direct Action
• Negotiation & Conflict Transformation Skills
• Ministry of Presence -- Listening, Observation, Documentation
• Cross-cultural Work and Undoing Racism
• Working in Teams
• Organizing and Communication Skills

Applicants invited to participate in CPT’s training should commit to being present for the entire period. They must also complete a CPT delegation before beginning the training. Final acceptance into the Peacemaker Corps or Reserve Corps is discerned upon completion of the training course.

For a more details outline of training content see http://www.cpt.org/resources/training.

If you're interested in applying, email timn@cpt.org