Complementary Studies in Diaconia: Planning 2025
Code: ÖHMOD25DIAK90
Descriptions
The studies complement the Bachelor of Social Services degree with 90 credits in diaconal work and give eligibility as a deacon.The studies presuppose a previously completed Bachelor of Social Services degree.
The scope of the education is 90 credits and is realized as multi-form studies. The Agenda for Sustainable Development 2030 has been implemented in the curriculum as competences.
Development
The curriculum has been prepared in collaboration with working life representatives and former and current students.
Further information
The studies complement the Bachelor of Social Services degree with 90 credits in diaconal work. The studies presuppose a previously completed Bachelor of Social Services degree.
The studies provide eligibility for roles in diaconal work in accordance with Decision No. 162 of the Church Council regarding the qualifications required for holders of a deacon position and for employees who perform diaconal work as their primary task.
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | Autumn 2026 | Spring 2027 | Autumn 2027 | Spring 2028 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 | 5. / 2026 | 1. / 2026 | 2. / 2026 | 3. / 2027 | 4. / 2027 | 5. / 2027 | 1. / 2027 | 2. / 2027 | 3. / 2028 | 4. / 2028 | 5. / 2028 |
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| SOKG-1002 |
(Choose all) |
40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SOKDO2501 | Diaconal Work I | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| SOKDO2502 | Diaconal Work II | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| SOKG2501 | Spiritual Work | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| SOKG2502 | Children, Youth and Families | 5 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | ||||||||||||
| SOKG2503 | Theology of Diaconal Work and Christian Youth Work | 5 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | ||||||||||||
| SOKG2504 | Intercultural Work | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| SOKG2505 | Pastoral Care | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| SOKG2506 | Church and Employeeship | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| SOKGEXA-1002 |
(Choose all) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SOV22EXA | Thesis | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| SOKGPRA-1002 |
(Choose all) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SOV22PR03 | Practice: Advanced Knowledge of Methods in the Social Field | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| VALK22-1002 |
Optional Studies in Theology
(Choose ects: 20) |
20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 90 | 36.6 | 23.4 | 10 | 18.4 | 18.4 | 18.4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9.15 | 9.15 | 6.23 | 6.23 | 6.23 | 9.15 | 9.15 | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.63 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.63 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| SOKG-1002 |
(Choose all) |
40 |
| SOKDO2501 | Diaconal Work I | 5 |
| SOKDO2502 | Diaconal Work II | 5 |
| SOKG2501 | Spiritual Work | 5 |
| SOKG2502 | Children, Youth and Families | 5 |
| SOKG2503 | Theology of Diaconal Work and Christian Youth Work | 5 |
| SOKG2504 | Intercultural Work | 5 |
| SOKG2505 | Pastoral Care | 5 |
| SOKG2506 | Church and Employeeship | 5 |
| SOKGEXA-1002 |
(Choose all) |
15 |
| SOV22EXA | Thesis | 15 |
| SOKGPRA-1002 |
(Choose all) |
15 |
| SOV22PR03 | Practice: Advanced Knowledge of Methods in the Social Field | 15 |
| VALK22-1002 |
Optional Studies in Theology
(Choose ects: 20) |
20 |