Development of parish work (5cr)

Objective

Students
• know the organisation and administration of the church and parish
• know how to analyse factors related to management and work community skills from the viewpoint of church work
• know how to anticipate, plan and assess activities in their own parish
• know how to reflect on themselves as someone carrying out spiritual work
• understand the significance of communication and know how to communicate systematically in a specific area of parish work

Content

• organisation and administration of the church and parish
• applicable sections of the Church Act and Church Order
• strategies and other church policies
• work community skills
• mental and spiritual wellbeing at work
• operational and financial planning and assessment of parish activities
• acting as someone carrying out spiritual work
• communication methods, channels and planning