DTA01MS23HKI Theology of helping and building a diaconal community (5 cr)
Code: DTA0105A20S-3015
General information
Enrollment
01.03.2023 - 19.03.2023
Timing
21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 333
Degree programmes
- BA of Social Services, Diaconal Work
Teachers
- Virve Valkeavuori
Groups
-
A52sosd
- 12.12.2023 10:00 - 14:00, DTA01 / Reflektio / osallisuus ja yhteisöllisyys
Objective
Students
• are familiar with the arguments for a theological office
• know how to form their own theology of helping and reflect on their own actions from the viewpoint of holistic helping
• know the diaconal objectives, organisation and working methods (on the level of the church, diocese and parish)
• know how to develop church service and devotional life together with the members and employees of the parish
• know how to execute diaconal education and confirmation classes and develop the realisation of diaconal responsibility together with the members and other employees of the parish
• know how to develop the creation of community and the inclusion and volunteering of parishioners
Content
• the diaconal office
• diaconal theology
• diaconal objectives, organisation and working methods
• development of church services and devotional life from a diaconal viewpoint
• diaconal education, confirmation classes and responsibility in the parish
• community, inclusion and volunteer activities and their development in diaconal work
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty