Theology of diaconal work and building a diaconal community (5cr)

Objective

Students
• know the basics of the office of a deacon
• know how to analyse the theological foundations of diaconal work and form their own theology of diaconal work and reflect on their professional actions from the viewpoint of holistic helping
• know the diaconal objectives, tasks and organisation
• know how to hold and develop church service and devotional life together with the members and employees of the parish
• know how to execute diaconal education and confirmation classes and develop the realisation of diaconal responsibility and sustainable future together with the members and other employees of the parish
• know how to develop the creation of community and the inclusion and volunteering of parishioners

Content

• the diaconal office
• diaconal theology
• know the diaconal objectives, tasks and organisation on the level of the church, diocese and parish
• development of church services and devotional life from a diaconal viewpoint
• diaconal education, confirmation classes and responsibility in the parish