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

Knowledge:

The Student

is familiar with different concepts of diakonia and the study of diakonia as an academic discipline
has acquired formal knowledge of central biblical, historical and doctrinal issues within Christian theology as basis for the understanding of diakonia as christian social practice
has gained advanced knowledge on diakonia in an ecumenical and international perspective

Skills:

The Student

can consider the relevance of biblical texts and themes for diaconal theory and practice
can apply acquired knowledge on the theological basis of diakonia in different contexts
can reflect critically about the role of faith-based actors in community development

General Competence:

The Student

• has developed a critical reflection on the ambiguous role of churches and faith communities in processes of change and transformation

• has developed the ability to communicate his/her reflections on diakonia to specialist and non-specialist audiences

Course description

Theology of Diakonia and Christian Social Practice