Dr. Reina Neufeldt

Associate Professor

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Biography

Reina Neufeldt is the Chair and Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies at Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo. Her research primarily explores ethics, engagement, and conflict transformation in local peacebuilding contexts, especially when addressing deep societal divisions and inequities. With a practical background in peacebuilding, she has worked as a Peacebuilding Technical Advisor for Catholic Relief Services, focusing on initiatives in Baltimore and Manila. Neufeldt has co-authored significant training resources in the field, such as 'Peacebuilding: Caritas Training Manual' and the 'Reflective Peacebuilding: Planning, Monitoring Learning Toolkit.' Her involvement extends to academia as a professor, where she teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses on research methodologies, ethics, and peacebuilding practices. Neufeldt's contributions are recognized through her writings in several peer-reviewed journals and books, where she discusses the ethics of peacebuilding and the challenges present in reconciliation efforts. As a member of the US-based Peacebuilding Evaluation Consortium and the Governing Committee for Project Ploughshares, she actively engages in policy advocacy to improve peacebuilding strategies globally.

Research Interests

Experience

Peacebuilding Technical Advisor

— Present

Catholic Relief Services • Baltimore, Manila

Served as a Peacebuilding Technical Advisor engaging in peacebuilding practices.

Awards

#2007

Visiting Fellow

#2001

Dissertation Fellowship

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SSHRC Connection Grant

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Ann Viv Ansamn Project Sub-award

Courses

PACS 312 - Quest for Peace in Literature and Film PACS 318 - Peacebuilding in Divided Societies PACS 332 - Ethics of Peace-building PACS 335/MUSIC 335 - Perspectives on Music of Peace PACS 401 - Senior Research Seminar PACS 601 - Systems of Peace, Order, and Good Governance PACS 602 - Practice of Peace

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.