Diaconal Work II (5 cr)
Code: SOKDO2502-3001
General information
Enrollment
02.12.2025 - 31.12.2025
Timing
01.01.2026 - 31.07.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Seats
0 - 15
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Vasa Socionom
- Luisa Tast
- Socionom Kyrkans arbete
Teacher in charge
Luisa Tast
Objective
The Student:
- can respond to the elderly and people in marginalised groups and their relatives and guide them within the social services system
- can work in a resource-strengthening and participatory way both individually and group-related with people
in vulnerable situations
- can support, lead, and develop volunteering
- as an expert in diaconal work in interprofessional networks, can analyze and develop the role of the deacon in relation to society's service system
Content
- basic theories of social gerontology
- service and service guidance for the elderly and their relatives
- spiritual work among the elderly and their relatives
- diaconal work with socially and economically marginalized individuals and groups
- organization and supervision of volunteering
- inter-professional work
- promotion of participation, community and hope
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