We begin where the film begins — with the question itself. Students break into small groups to reflect and arrive at their own definitions of peace, then share them with the larger group.

We then watch how participants in the film answer the same question, drawing from their backgrounds in psychology, philosophy, law, human rights, and activism.

The contrast between what students expect and what they hear opens the conversation in ways that are hard to anticipate and impossible to manufacture.

This question is explored through structured debate. Two groups — assigned randomly — are each asked to defend one position: just war theory or absolute pacifism.

After the debate, the exercise shifts: rather than declaring a winner, both groups identify what they actually have in common.

From there we introduce three foundational concepts from peace studies — negative vs. positive peace, the triangle of violence, and conflict transformation — tools that reframe the question and open new ways of thinking.

Students watch Part III of the film — The Call to Act — and encounter peace heroes whose work spans continents and disciplines.

We close with practical possibilities: organizations students can support, programs they can join, and actions they can take.

Expanded horizons may lead to capstone projects, exchange programs, community involvement, and a sense that positive action is within reach.