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Restorative Justice Bible Studies
The Centre for Justice and Reconciliation intermittently develops Bible studies exploring how the concepts of restorative justice resonate with Biblical conceptions of justice and conflict resolution.
- Where Love and Justice Meet
- The 2007 Restorative Justice Bible study explores the concepts of 'love' and 'justice' and how they are both a part of God's character. From the perspective of the crucifixion of Jesus, it reflects on the meaning of justice and love for victims and offenders. It then examines principles and practices whereby communities can live out justice and love.
- What is restorative justice?
- The 2005 Restorative Justice Bible study explores key principles of restorative justice including encounter, amends, inclusion, and reintegration. The study also explores applying the concepts in our lives.
- Building Peace, Building Right Relationships
- The 2004 Restorative Justice Bible Study explores the Biblical understanding of peace. Lesson topics include: 1) Understanding peace in the Bible; 2) Being a peacemaker when you have wronged someone; 3) Being a peacemaker when someone has wronged you; 4) Being a peacemaker when others are in conflict ; and 5) Being a peacemaker in an unjust society The study is suitable for individual reflection and for group discussion.
- Philemon: A Case Study in Peacemaking
- The 2003 Restorative Justice Bible study explores issues relating to victims, offenders and the impact of crime by reflecting on Paul’s short letter on behalf of the ex-offender Onesimus. The study is suitable for individual reflection and for group discussion.
- Steps to Reconciliation
- The 2002 Restorative Justice Bible study explores 5 key elements for conflict resolution and reconciliation. These elements are: 1) taking responsibility; 2) Confession and Repentance; 3) Forgiveness; 4) Making Amends; and 5) Reconciliation.
- Restorative Justice Week Observances
- At times, Prison Fellowship National Ministries have used the Restorative Justice Bible studies to observe the International Restorative Justice Week.