The theology of youth work and education at church

From

7.9.2025

4 cr

• theology and pedagogy of youth work at church • educational activities of the church and Christian organisations • the expertise of a coordinator for youth work and related competence needs in parishes and multidisciplinary networks • development documents for educational activities at church as well as other modern policies and related operating principles • operating environments of societal youth work and the Youth Act

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Scope

4 cr

1 component

Code

KNA0104A20S

What you will learn

Students • analyse the theological and pedagogical basis of youth work and create their own theology of youth work • analyse the theological basis of an office in education as part of their professional identity • are familiar with the objectives, organisation and methods of education activities at church • are familiar with the operating environments of societal youth work and know how to act as an expert of youth work and Christian education in multidisciplinary networks • identify factors in the society and church that impact the wellbeing of children, young people and families and want to affect them to realise social justice • identify ethical questions related to working with children and young people and know how to act in an ethically responsible manner

Organiser

Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu