Michael McDougle

PROFESSOR OF PEACE & CONFLICT STUDIES (LCC University) | KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA

Michael McDougle is a professor in Conflict Studies at LCC International University in Klaipeda, Lithuania, and a volunteer with Peace Catalyst International. Originally from the United States, he has lived and worked in Russia, Ukraine, China, and Lithuania. He holds a PhD in Intercultural Studies (Columbia International University), an MA in TESOL (Biola University), and an MA in Theology and Culture with a concentration in Peace Studies (St. Stephen's University). His research interests lie at the intersection of theology, peace studies, and culture, particularly in the context of Palestine, and he serves on the Israel-Palestine working group with Peace Catalyst. Michael is also a certified Mediation Facilitator & Associate Trainer through Dialogue for Peaceful Change (DpC). 

At LCC, Michael teaches Conflict Transformation and Civic Engagement, a required course for all students, as well as courses on peacemaking and justice in Palestine-Israel and on peacemaking and justice from a theological perspective.

At PCI, Michael's focus is on co-leading the Israel-Palestine working group and helping to plan, organize, and lead peacebuilding solidarity pilgrimages to Palestine and Israel. 

Michael’s work at LCC and with Peace Catalyst is entirely support-based. Ongoing support for his university role goes through LCC, while one-time project support related to his Peace Catalyst work is received through PCI.

Email: michael.mcdougle@peacecatalyst.org
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