Church Specific Studies (3op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The student
- Is able to analyse the role and function of the diaconal worker in congregational and worship life in diverse contexts
- Knows how to formulate the goals, tasks and methods of diaconal work especially in relation to social exclusion
- Can relate the role and function of youth and community development work to the whole field of diaconia
- Is familiar with Diaconia as an ecumenical concept

Sisältö

- Diaconia as an ecumenical concept
- Christianity and Christian participation in community and public life
- Framework for understanding diaconia (goals, tasks and working methods)
- The field of diaconal social work in different contexts
- Community development as an approach to diaconal social work
- The role of the Deacon in the life of the congregation (in different traditions, but especially in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland)
- The role of the Deacon in worship life (in different traditions, but especially in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland)