Research on Service Civil International
Although SCI archives keep a rich documentation about SCI and its activities in different fields over several decades it is still unknown to historians and other scientists. In addition lots of aspects in SCI are not investigated at all and even concise history of SCI is missing since thirty years.
Students, researcher and journalists are therefore invited to make use of SCI archives.
- Research Conditions in SCI Archives
- Extensive archives, more than 60 meters
- Online Archives Catalogue
- Documents can be consulted in the reading room
- Library opening times : Mo 14-19, Tue-Fr 10-19, Sa 10-16
- Affordable accomodation close to the library
- Research support
How to get there: Travel Information
Research proposals
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Research Proposal ‘Der Service Civil International ein Lernfeld der Zivilgesellschaft?’
Bei diesem Vorschlag soll die Bedeutung des SCI innerhalb sozialer Bewegungen und der Freiwilligenarbeit untersucht werden, als Grundlage für zukünftige strategische Positionierung des SCI.
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Research proposal “From humanitarian help to development education”
This proposal shall reflect the North/South engagement of Service Civil International (SCI) in connection to the development work of the North during the 20thcentury. This study shall also clarify the role of SCI in development work in the past as base for future strategies.
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Research Proposal “Deeds not words”
The purpose of this subject is to throw light upon the circumstances of the beginning of SCI in connection with the international peace movement.
Other possible research fields
- Conscientious Objecting: Models for Alternative Service in Switzerland.
- East/West Exchange: Cooperation with East European youth organisation during the cold war.
- Reconciliation: The method of SCI to create peace
- Motivation of volunteers: The role of SCI services in the civil society.