Restorative justice is an integral part of public theology embodied in the roles of ministry leaders to help our communities heal and thrive. Restorative justice, as a conceptual framework is rooted in ethical constructs of interactive accountability. How can the theoretical principles translate into re-envisioned praxis for public witness that extends beyond its criminal justice origins to include peace-building in public justice work? With guest speakers and interactive group work, students will probe issues and models to examine effective uses and potential for new paradigms. [Auditors excluded]