Theology of youth work and education at churchLaajuus (4 cr)
Code: KNA0104A25S
Credits
4 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
Students
• know how to analyse the theological and pedagogical basis of church youth work and create their own theology of church youth work and educational approach
• are familiar with the objectives and organisation of education activities at church
• know how to act as an expert of youth work and Christian education in multidisciplinary youth work networks
• know how to strengthen the inclusion and agency of children, young people and their families in church and society
• know how to work ethically as a youth work expert
Content
• expertise and professional identity of a youth worker
• theology and pedagogy of youth work at church
• educational activities of the church and Christian organisations
• operating environments of societal youth work, the Youth Act and outreach youth work
• ethics competence in youth work
• wellbeing and rights of children, young people and their families
• ethical issues of church education and youth work