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Community Development - Syllabus

This syllabus covers concepts and approaches related to community development over 4 units. Unit 1 defines types of communities and their characteristics as well as community power and leadership. Unit 2 discusses the meaning, principles, and process of community development as well as related concepts like participation, empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods. Unit 3 examines participatory learning and action tools like maps, diagrams, and matrices. It also covers social action principles and skills. Unit 4 discusses theological perspectives on community development and the kingdom.

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Community Development - Syllabus

This syllabus covers concepts and approaches related to community development over 4 units. Unit 1 defines types of communities and their characteristics as well as community power and leadership. Unit 2 discusses the meaning, principles, and process of community development as well as related concepts like participation, empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods. Unit 3 examines participatory learning and action tools like maps, diagrams, and matrices. It also covers social action principles and skills. Unit 4 discusses theological perspectives on community development and the kingdom.

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Community Development

Syllabus

UNIT I: Community (2 hours)


Concept, definition, types of communities and their characteristics: rural, urban and tribal.
Community Power – Meaning, Types, functions, qualities of a leader.

Unit II: Community Development Concepts and Approach (8 hours)


Community Development: Meaning, Principles, Values.
Community Development Process: Organizing, Visioning, Planning, Implementation,
Monitoring and Evaluation.
Community Development related Concepts and Approaches: Community Participation,
Community Empowerment, Social Capital, Sustainable Livelihoods, Community Driven
Development, Asset Based Community Development, Appreciative Inquiry, Community
Economic Development, Sustainable Livelihoods.

Unit III: Community Development – Tools and Techniques (8 hours)


Participatory Learning and Action: History, Concept, Principles. Advantages & Limitations.
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Tools: Resource and Social Maps, Venn Diagrams,
Seasonal Calendars, Daily activity charts, Timelines, matrices, wealth ranking.
Social Action: Principles ,Process, Skills, Challenges

Unit lV: Community Development and Theology (2 hours)


Kingdom perspectives on community development

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