The Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) Dealing with the Past explores how societies emerging from violence and conflict deal with the past and prepare for the future. The program runs from fall to fall. The three modules take place at the cultural center kHaus in Basel or in a virtual format.
Finding a way to deal with a violent past is often argued to be the basis for lasting peace, democracy, and the rule of law. This may involve dealing with crimes that occur during armed conflict, authoritarian regimes, or occupation and addressing the legacy of colonial rule. In the CAS Dealing with the Past, you will critically discuss such processes, study and compare concrete case studies and reflect on transformative approaches to dealing with the past.