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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