About Us
Duke Divinity JustPeace Movement is dedicated to the gospel of liberation found through the person of Jesus Christ. We are committed to education and advocacy for an end to Christian theologies of violence that contribute to local and global acts of apartheid, ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity, war, and genocide. We aim to intentionally draw connections between local and global movements through our Christian commitment to collective liberation. Solidarity is a gospel imperative, where we join our reflection and action with anyone “whose back is against the wall” to experience God’s justice and peace. Education: Through intentional dialogue and educational events, DDJPM aims to identify and combat violent theologies within Duke Divinity School (DDS) and Duke University through education and advocacy. We are committed to uplifting historically marginalized voices in DDS classrooms. This begins with educating ourselves and our academic community about these historically marginalized people in local and global contexts, including their economic, political, cultural, and religious experiences. Advocacy: We commit to showing up throughout the academic year in solidarity with the efforts of our fellow student organizations committed to liberation through Christ for the marginalized, both within Duke Divinity and Duke University. We believe in collective liberation, meaning that uplifting and cross-pollinating our efforts with other student groups is a strategic and moral imperative. We engage in responsive advocacy as a spiritual practice and a strategic effort to creatively disrupt the existing conditions of apathy and violence in our communities during times of injustice. From the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in the Black Freedom struggle to the student-led divestment from South African apartheid, we hope to join the legacy of student action that makes the Gospel of JustPeace visible and tangible.
