Practical Approaches to Transformative Development - ONLINE
Moodle: 12.04.2027 - 02.07.2027
Videounterricht: 12.04.2027 - 02.07.2027
Abendtermine: Mittwoch, 19:00-21:30 Uhr
28.02.2027
No lectures during Pentecost break (May 17-28, 2027)! Please note the alternative dates.
Completely online
Module Description
This course introduces practical approaches to transformative development. It focuses on project cycle management based on Christian values. What is a biblical understanding of “poverty” and “development”? How can a high level of participation and identification of the target group be achieved? What is the role of development workers? How can a process of project planning and implementation be designed so that it brings about sustainable change?
Content
- Reflection on a biblical understanding of poverty and development
- Participatory methods in project planning
- Project cycle management: analysis, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation
- Reflection on the role and worldview of Christian development workers
Result of the course
students shall
- have a deepened understanding of the biblical perspective on poverty and development
- be able to apply practical methods for project planning and project work
- be able to design community change processes and participatory development activities at community level
- understand the role of the Christian church in transformative development practice
Assignments
Reading ca. 100 pages of book chapters and articles. Writing a reflection on one’s own or an organization’s understanding of development.
Komplett online
Unterrichtsphase je ein Abendtermin mit 2,5 h Video-Unterricht (live) pro Woche, dazwischen Eigenarbeit (insgesamt ca. 80-90 Stunden)
Nacharbeit Fertigstellung der Leistungsnachweise (insgesamt 45-55 Stunden)
Preisliste
| Seminargebühr | 590 € |
| Seminar Späteinschreibegebühr | 20 € |
| Reduzierte Seminargebühr | 501 € |
