Completing the course will give the students the following learning outcome, sectioned into knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

The Student

has advanced knowledge within the field of the caring ministry of the church
has in-depth knowledge of the articulation, maintenance and change of values in different diaconal contexts
has insight in how to lead and innovate the core services of diaconal organizations and congregations

Skills:

The Student

General Competence:

The Student

• has competence to transform the knowledge about diaconal leadership theory to performative practice

• has competence in meeting people at the margins and working with them to create inclusive communities

• can use diaconal leadership theory and practice in a critical-constructive way for social innovation and change

Course description

Leadership and Inovation in Diaconal Practice