VID Specialised University, the university college our new member Haraldsplass is part of, launched its 2016 Master Program in Diaconia.
With its 3300 students and four campuses (Oslo, Bergen, Sandnes and Stavanger) VID is the second largest private university in Norway, running more than 50 study programs.
The Master Program in Diaconia will take two years and targets social workers, nurses, therapists, social educators, teachers, and people with bachelor’s degree or equivalent in health, social care or education who want to be engaged in progressive care, diaconia, assistance and mission. The program is aimed to develop all the most relevant skills and attitudes for the exercise of diaconia. It includes 2 practice periods; three-week practice in a church and four-week practise for an institution, organisation or international development aid project.
The Master Program in Diaconia starts in August 2016 in Oslo.
Find more info about the Master’s program here (EN) (NO)