Theological foundations of diaconal work and Christian education ILaajuus (5 cr)
Code: DKT1005A25S
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
Students
• know how to analyse Christianity as a religion and an object of study
• are familiar with the creation of the Bible and the central contents of the New Testament
• are familiar with the main lines of thinking in early Christian history and theology as well as their significance in shaping Christianity
• are familiar with the early historical and theological basis of diaconal work and Christian education
• know how to prepare and hold religious services for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
• are familiar with the concepts of Christian spirituality and are able to reflect on their own spiritual identity
Content
• religion and theology, faith and knowledge
• the Bible as a collection of books and the creation and contents of the New Testament
• history of Early Christianity and the basics of a classical interpretation of faith
• historical and theological basis of diaconal work and Christian education
• Christian spirituality, devotional life and spiritual identity