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Designing a Holistic Curriculum for Peace, Sustainability, and Global Citizenship: An Interdisciplinary Educational Framework

Author(s) Dr. pilcy peter
Country India
Abstract We are living in a time of change, an era marked by cultural fragmentation, ecological crises, and socio-political complexities. Education must evolve beyond disciplinary boundaries to cultivate holistic, ethically grounded, and socially responsible individuals. This paper presents the design of a compulsory interdisciplinary course that integrates peace education, interreligious understanding, ecological sustainability, and political awareness into a unified pedagogical framework. Positioned within the global vision of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), the proposed curriculum responds to the urgent need for transformative learning that addresses both personal and societal dimensions of development.
The course is structured into four progressive modules. The first module focuses on peace and religious harmony, introducing learners to the foundational structures and core values of major world religions, emphasizing their shared commitment to human dignity, compassion, and social cohesion. The second module examines ecological consciousness that how we can live in harmony with the environment. It draws on traditions, cultural practices and stories to help learners think about sustainable living and how to protect the environment.
The third module engages with political theory and global citizenship, enabling learners to critically understand concepts such as justice, democracy, human rights, and ethical leadership within pluralistic societies. The fourth module emphasizes experiential learning, encouraging learners to translate theoretical insights into practice through community engagement, interfaith dialogue, and sustainability initiatives. Pedagogically, the course adopts a learner-centered and experiential approach, integrating reflective practices, interdisciplinary inquiry, and collaborative learning.
Expected Outcomes and Impact:The course aims to help learners become knowledgeable, emotionally strong and committed to making a positive difference in present Indian scenario. It seeks to promote understanding, between cultures and religions encourage people to take care of the environment and inspire active global citizens. By combining values, knowledge and practice the course offers a model that other educational institutions can follow to align their curriculum with priorities of peace, sustainability and human development.
Key Words : Sustainable Developmental goal, Experiential approach, Environment, Interdisciplinary course
Keywords Sustainable Developmental goal, Experiential approach, Environment, Interdisciplinary course
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Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2026
Published On 2026-11-13

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