Church Sector Specific Studies (2cr)
Course unit code: PCD4302A10S
General information
- Credits
- 2 cr
- Teaching language
- English
Objective
The student
- Knows the origins of Diaconia in the early church history
- Is familiar with the basic theological underpinning of diaconia
- Knows the ethical basis of Diaconia and is able to link this to ethical codes in social work
- Is able to use ethical codes in practice
- Can relate Diaconia to personal spirituality as well as to Christian worship
Content
- Early church history of Diaconia
- Theology of Diaconia
- Ethics and Diaconia - Spirituality and Diaconia
- Diaconia in an ecumenical and interfaith context