Authors : Rotimi Alaba Oti; Ajayi Omotayo Peter

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 12 - December

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25dec1355

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Abstract : This study examines Holistic Peacebuilding in Higher Institutions by exploring how interfaith dialogue, counseling support, physiotherapy services, and library resource provision collectively contribute to student well-being, communal harmony, and academic productivity. While many studies address these elements individually, limited scholarship considers their interconnected roles in shaping peaceful academic environments. Using a multidisciplinary lens, the study argues that peacebuilding in universities is not solely a function of religious tolerance or conflict-resolution programme but emerges from a coordinated system of psychosocial, spiritual, physical, and intellectual support. Drawing on existing literature and institutional best practices, the paper highlights how interfaith dialogue fosters mutual respect, reduces religious tensions, and strengthens students’ capacity for empathy. Counseling services enhance emotional stability, stress management, and conflict-prevention skills, while physiotherapy services promote physical wellness an often-overlooked dimension of peace linked to reduced aggression, improved mental health, and higher engagement. Library resource provision complements these efforts by creating inclusive learning spaces that encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and academic discipline. The study adopts a conceptual and analytical approach to illustrate the synergy among these four components, emphasizing that peacebuilding becomes sustainable when all aspects of student development spiritual, emotional, physical, and intellectual are nurtured simultaneously. The paper concludes that higher institutions must adopt integrative policies and resource frameworks that recognize the multidimensional nature of peace, ensuring that support services are accessible, student-centered, and collaboratively implemented. Recommendations are provided for institutional leaders, policymakers, and practitioners.

Keywords : Holistic Peace-Building, Interfaith Dialogue, Counseling Support, Physiotherapy Services, Library Resources, Higher Education; Student Well-Being.

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