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DKT1MS23POR Theological foundations of diaconia and Christian education I (5 cr)

Code: DKT1005A20S-3026

General information


Enrollment

01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023

Timing

09.10.2023 - 10.12.2023

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 - 333

Degree programmes

  • BA of Social Services, Diaconal Work

Teachers

  • Mirva Heikkilä-Tyni
  • Eveliina Hellas

Groups

  • F54sosd
    F54sosd
  • 24.11.2023 08:00 - 09:00, DKT1 / Lukupäiväkirjatehtävän palautus 24.11.
  • 07.12.2023 08:30 - 11:45, DKT1 / Luento, kampus
  • 08.12.2023 11:30 - 14:45, DKT1 / Luento, kampus

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