Diaconal Work I (5 cr)
Code: SOKDO2501-3001
General information
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 31.07.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
- Åbo, Henriksgatan 7
- Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Seats
0 - 15
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Luisa Tast
- Jessica Emaus
Teacher in charge
Luisa Tast
Objective
The Student:
- knows the history and mission of the diaconal work in today's church and society
- can plan, apply, document, evaluate and develop deaconal activities for individuals, families, and groups
- can apply humane, resource-strengthening, and participatory methods
Content
- the history, present and visions of the diaconal work
- target groups and forms of activity of the diaconal work
- methods of the diaconal work
- digital diaconal work
- political and prophetical diaconal work
- inclusive, community-promoting and empathetic approach
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student possesses a basic competence in the subject / The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject
Qualifications
No previous knowledge