DKT1MS21POR Theological foundations of diaconia and Christian education I (5 cr)
Code: DKT1005A20S-3009
General information
Enrollment
01.03.2021 - 17.03.2021
Timing
08.11.2021 - 17.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Campus
Pori
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 200
Degree programmes
- BA of Social Services, Diaconal Work
Teachers
- Mirva Heikkilä-Tyni
Groups
-
F50sosdF50sosd
Objective
Students
• know how to analyse Christianity as a religion and an object of study
• are familiar with the creation of the Bible and the central contents of the New Testament
• are familiar with the main lines of thinking in early Christian history and theology as well as their significance in shaping Christianity
• are familiar with the early historical and theological basis of diaconal work and Christian education
• know how to use the Bible and hymn book in devotional life
• are familiar with terms related to spirituality and be able to reflect on their own spiritual identity
Content
• religion and theology, faith and knowledge
• creation and contents of the New Testament
• history of Early Christianity and the basics of a classical interpretation of faith
• early historical and theological basis of diaconal work and Christian education
• Bible and hymn book as the main books of devotional life
• spirituality and spiritual identity
Evaluation scale
0-5