Pastoral Theology (5cr)

Objective

After completion of the study unit, the student - has advanced his knowledge and understanding of the principles of pastoral encountering - has advanced his abilities in listening and helping people in different circumstances

Content

During the study unit the student will - acquaint oneself in depth with principles of pastoral encountering - become familiar with practices and means of pastoral encountering

Materials

For the book exam, books need to be chosen from each portion (A-C) according to the rules below. A) Mandatory literature: J. Allen, Inner Way. Toward a Rebirth of Eastern Christian Spiritual Direction (141 p.) K. Kern, Orthodox Pastoral Service (170 p.) B) One of the following: J. Chryssavgis, Soul Mending. The Art of Spiritual Direction (226 p.) E. Timiadis, metropolitan, Priest, Parish, Renewal (234 p.) J. Allen, The Ministry of the Church (232 p.) C) Two of the following: O. Aalto, Potilaan luona (251 p.) P. Kettunen, Auttava kohtaaminen I (280 p.) I. Kilpeläinen, Osaammeko kuunnella ja auttaa (233 p.) M. Lindqvist, Auttajan varjo - pahuuden ja haavoittuvuuden ongelma hoitotyössä (204 p.) J. Schafenberg, Johdatus pastoraalipsykologiaan (207 p.)

Further information

Time: Fourth of fifth study year Offering data: Major students in theology and students accepted to Diak-UEF-Cross-Institutional Studies (10 places). Campus: Joensuu Further information: Language of tuition: Finnish Generic skills: Recognition and development of expertise, ethics, interaction and communication