Practicum in Social Engagement Theology
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Instructor Asst. prof. dr. sc. Zoran Grozdanov
Course title Practicum
Study Programme University Undergraduate Programme in Protestant theology
Type of course Mandatory
Year of study Third
Number of credits ECTS credits 2
and class hours Class hours (L+E+S) 0+2+0
1. COURSE DESCRIPTION
1.1. Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are:
1. give students direct experience of working with civil society organizations involved in social
work;
2. introduce students to the diversity and complexity of the needs and issues of everyday
engagement with socially vulnerable groups;
3. inspire a methodical interaction between a theoretical engagement in theology as a scholarly
discipline, and a practical, experiential engagement in civil society organizations.
1.2. Prerequisite
There are no prerequisites for this course.
1.3. Learning outcomes for the Programme the course belongs to
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic themes in practical theology and
recognize the connections between theological-religious theory and ecclesial, religious, and
social praxis.
2. Apply the acquired knowledge to evaluate the role of the Church and Christianity in the life of
the humanity and society of today.
3. Critically assess individual segments in the relationship between the Church and the
contemporary individual and society.
4. Clearly and expertly present the acquired knowledge in an essayistic form.
5. Independently and jointly with other experts and participants, put forward ideas and propose
solutions in one’s ecclesial and/or social community.
6. Make appropriate judgments in complex contexts.
7. Act based on the ethical principles of the profession.
1.4. Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. identify and describe the various modes of action of particular civil society organizations;
2. demonstrate the ability to actively and empathetically listen to all involved parties in a given
situation;
3. demonstrate the ability to complete tasks in social engagement under the guidance of a
mentor;
4. analyze the social issues and needs observed within the context of civil society
organizations, and then evaluate, apply, and contextualize the previously acquired
knowledge, especially knowledge acquired through the course Social Engagement of the
Church;
5. through interaction with immediate experience and newfound insight gained through field
teaching, self-evaluate previously acquired knowledge and assumptions about social
engagement.
1.5. Course Content:
1. Introductory discussion regarding the objectives of the course
2. Discussion about existing civil society organizations and choosing an engagement in a
particular organization
3. Student practicum of 24-26 teaching hours in total
4. Student practicum
5. Student practicum
6. Student practicum
7. Student practicum
8. Student practicum
9. Student practicum
10. Student practicum
11. Student practicum
12. Student practicum
13. Student practicum
14. Evaluation and final discussion
☐ lectures x homework
x seminaries assignments
and ☐ multimedia and
workshops internet
1.6. Modes of Teaching x exercises ☐ laboratory work
☐ remote x mentored work
learning ☐ other
☐ field _________________
teaching __
1.7. Comments
1.8. Course Requirements
1. Regular attendance and active participation in field teaching
2. Completion of tasks assigned by the mentor
3. Participation in the group evaluation of field teaching
1.9. Course Assessment1
Active
Class
participati Term Experimental
attenda
on in paper work
nce
class
Written Oral
Essay 1 Research
exam exam
Written Practical
Project Quizzes 1
report work
Portfolio
1.10. Grading structure during lectures and on the final exam
Student's engagement in field teaching will be monitored during the course of the semester.
Upon completion of field teaching, the students are required to hand in their final essay.
1.11. Mandatory Resources
Since this is a practical course based on field teaching, there are no mandatory resources.
1.12. Additional Resources
Since this is a practical course based on field teaching, there are no additional resources.
1.13. Number of copies of mandatory resources relative to the number of students currently enrolled
Number of
Title Number of students
copies
1.14. Modes of quality control that ensure acquisition of knowledge, skills and competences
Field teaching analysis and final report (essay).
1
IMPORTANT: Along with every mode of Course Assessment an adequate number of ECTS credits needs to be given, so that the total number of ECTS credits
matches the number for the course. Empty fields can be used for additional activities.
