Church Sector Specific Studies (3cr)

Objective

The student
- Is familiar with the composition of the Bible and the process of producing the canon in historical context
- Can relate the Bible to historical contexts in which the texts were produced
- Understands and can apply the views of the Bible on poverty in context
- Knows the basics of the Christian faith in an ecumenical context
- Is familiar with the use of the Bible in worship and spirituality
- Is familiar with the context and history of the reformation
- Is able to identify the significance of the reformation for Diaconia

Content

- Overview of the Bible and the production of the canon
- Views of poverty in the Bible
- Basics tenets of the Christian faith, especially as they relate to Diaconi
- Use of the Bible in worship and spirituality
- History of the reformation and its impact on the public role of the church
- Diaconia in reformation and ecumenical theology
- Theology of person, community and society in reformation churches