Courses taught in English
Spring
Bachelor Degree Programme in Social Educator
Internships are offered as part of the study programme in Social Education. However, there are not many internships available for English speaking students, and applications involving internships are negotiated with our placement partners on an individual basis. Therefore, the application deadline for students who wish to have a placement/internship as part of their studies at VID is earlier than the deadline for students who do not need internships/placements.
VID will make an effort to take students' personal wishes for the placement’s focus area into account when negotiating placements. Internships/placements will always meet VID's requirements for learning outcomes for the course/placement period with which it is associated.
Students, who has placement as part of their learning agreement with VID, is required to follow VIDs course and evaluation plan during the practical studies/internship
Master in Community development and social innovation
Global trends increasingly affect local societies. Both individual citizens and local actors in civil society, religious organizations, churches, welfare, and health services have to adjust to new frameworks and situations of constant change. Are you looking for a future job where you can contribute to sustainable societal development? Do you want to acquire skills that foster cooperation and social innovation?
Starting from the UN sustainable development goals, this master's programme in Community Development and Social Innovation offers a platform for learning about co-operation and leading for change. Candidates will be prepared to initiate and nurture processes of interaction between different cultures and sectors in society (public, private, civil society), between varying secular and religious life stances and between professionals and volunteers.
All courses are taught in English
Autumn
Bachelor Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy
Courses available for exchange students:
- BAERG 2010 Inclusive environment - Adaptation and technology, 5 ECTS (See study plan)
Bachelor Degree Programme in Social Educator
Internships are offered as part of the study programme in Social Education. However, there are not many internships available for English speaking students, and applications involving internships are negotiated with our placement partners on an individual basis. Therefore, the application deadline for students who wish to have a placement/internship as part of their studies at VID is earlier than the deadline for students who do not need internships/placements.
VID will make an effort to take students' personal wishes for the placement’s focus area into account when negotiating placements. Internships/placements will always meet VID's requirements for learning outcomes for the course/placement period with which it is associated.
Students, who has placement as part of their learning agreement with VID, is required to follow VIDs course and evaluation plan during the practical studies/internship.
Bachelor students in social scienes e.g.
For autumn semester 2024 VID Stavanger offers a bachelor version of three courses from the master in Community development. Teaching and exams will be arranged for lower level.
- MACOMM 5010 Community Development, 10 ECTS
- MACOMM 5040 Globalization and Diversity, 10 ECTS
- MACOMM 5050 Organization, Leadership and Social Innovation, 10 ECTS
Master in Community development and social innovation
Global trends increasingly affect local societies. Both individual citizens and local actors in civil society, religious organizations, churches, welfare, and health services have to adjust to new frameworks and situations of constant change. Are you looking for a future job where you can contribute to sustainable societal development? Do you want to acquire skills that foster cooperation and social innovation?
Starting from the UN sustainable development goals, this master's programme in Community Development and Social Innovation offers a platform for learning about co-operation and leading for change. Candidates will be prepared to initiate and nurture processes of interaction between different cultures and sectors in society (public, private, civil society), between varying secular and religious life stances and between professionals and volunteers.
Courses available for exchange students:
- MACOMM 5010 Community Development, 10 ECTS (incoming bachelor students can be considered for this course)
- MACOMM 5040 Globalization and Diversity, 10 ECTS
- MACOMM 5050 Organization, Leadership and Social innovation, 10 ECTS
- MACOMM5330 Migration and Development, 10 ECTS
- MACOMM 5360-S Research seminar, 10 ECTS
- MACOMM 5320 Migration and Intercultural Relations, 10 ECTS
- MACOMM 5345 Sustainable Community Development and Eco-social Change, 10 ECTS (online)
Master of theology and religious studies
The study programme has two academic traditions at the centre of its academic approach. First, theology, understood as the historical study of the Bible and the Christian tradition, combined with a contextual approach towards how religious faith and practices are lived out locally and globally today. Second, religious studies, which broadens its scope also towards other religious traditions and other religious texts. Common for the approaches is a common methodological interest for the study of texts and contexts, the interest for religious encounters, and a focus on contextual and lived religion.
The following courses are offered for exchange students:
- MATRS5010 Contextual theology and religious encounters, 10 ECTS
- MATRS5020 VID-profile: Worldview, values, relations and professional practice, 5 ECTS
- MATRS5030 Theory of science, research methods and research ethics, 15 ECTS
- MATRS5120 Reception of the Old Testament in postcolonial Africa, Asia and Latin America (OT), 10 ECTS
- MATRS5130 History of theology from 1600 until the present (CH), 10 ECTS
Some of these elective courses will be taught:
- MATRS5140 Texts from the history of dogmatics and moral philosophy, 10 ECTS
- MATRS5150 Contemporary missiology and world Christianity, 10 ECTS
- MATRS5160 Feminist readings of the Bible, 10 ECTS
- MATRS5180 Intercultural Bible reading in small group fellowships as a resource for diaconal and pastoral ministry, 10 ECTS
- MATRS5190 Practical theology. Liturgics and homiletics, 10 ECTS
Spring
Technology and digitalization in healthcare services (10 ECTS)
The course provides an introduction to key concepts and health-promoting services, focusing on the implications of technological implementations for service recipients, relatives, and service providers. It explores users' health-promoting, preventive, rehabilitative, and treatment needs, which are addressed through the use of technology and digitization. Throughout the course, there is reflection on ethical dilemmas and values, such as impaired cognitive and physical function, the experience of dignity, the right to privacy, mobility, safety, and security. Relevant legislation in the field is discussed. Other key topics include the context for the emergence of these solutions, national and international trends, and issues related to service development, design, and user involvement.
Course Structure
The course runs in the spring with both digital and physical sessions, each lasting three days. Students are expected to engage in activities between the sessions. The course concludes with a take-home exam.
- Week 12: March 18-20, 2024 - digital session
- Week 19: May 6-8, 2024 - physical session at VID Stavanger
NOTE: incoming exchange students are exempted for the fees for this course.
Master in Community development and social innovation
Global trends increasingly affect local societies. Both individual citizens and local actors in civil society, religious organizations, churches, welfare, and health services have to adjust to new frameworks and situations of constant change. Are you looking for a future job where you can contribute to sustainable societal development? Do you want to acquire skills that foster cooperation and social innovation?
Starting from the UN sustainable development goals, this master's programme in Community Development and Social Innovation offers a platform for learning about co-operation and leading for change. Candidates will be prepared to initiate and nurture processes of interaction between different cultures and sectors in society (public, private, civil society), between varying secular and religious life stances and between professionals and volunteers.
Courses available for exchange students:
- MACOMM5020 Worldviews, Values and Relations in Professional Practice, 5 ECTS
- MACOMM5030 Theory of Science, Research Methods, and Research Ethics, 15 ECTS
- MACOMM 5310 Transnational Religion and Migration, 10 ECTS
Master of theology and religious studies
The study programme has two academic traditions at the centre of its academic approach. First, theology, understood as the historical study of the Bible and the Christian tradition, combined with a contextual approach towards how religious faith and practices are lived out locally and globally today. Second, religious studies, which broadens its scope also towards other religious traditions and other religious texts. Common for the approaches is a common methodological interest for the study of texts and contexts, the interest for religious encounters, and a focus on contextual and lived religion.
The following course is offered for exchange students:
- MATRS5110 The Christian faith: New Testament, historical and current perspectives (30 ECTS)