This unit builds upon the foundations created in Social and Community Services 1 in order to further explore the contextual, philosophical and practical concerns of contemporary social services that are being delivered by Christian faith-based agencies. There is a particular focus on management functions including program planning, service delivery and community development frameworks.
Unit code: DM9794B
Unit status: Archived (Major revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Missiology
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Eva Burrows College
Show when this unit is running1. | Describe and critique the key principles underpinning community development approaches. |
2. | Evaluate the capacity for community development programs to impact structural disadvantage. |
3. | Analyse the role of capacity building within community development programs. |
4. | Demonstrate a clear understanding of program planning, management and evaluation as they relate to the provision of social and community services. |
5. | Critically analyse the key features for effective community engagement processes for Christian faith-based agencies. |
6. | Discuss challenges to theological and ethical understanding that may emerge from community engagement |
DA9193B Social and Community Services 1 or equivalent
Lectures, tutorials, online videos, online meetings, class discussions, discussion boards
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | 4,500 word essay – Develop a community engagement project plan |
4500 | 60.0 |
Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper | 2,500 word Tutorial paper and online presentation outlining a community development approach to a current social issue |
2500 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by LTC on 20 Jul, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2021-06-07 08:43:49 +1000