Spirituality and Social Work

John Coates (Editor), John R. Graham (Editor), Barbara Swartzentruber (Editor)

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Author
John Coates (Editor), John R. Graham (Editor), Barbara Swartzentruber (Editor)
Publish Date
2007-06-30
Book Type
Paperback
Publisher Name
Canadian Scholars’ Press
Subtitle
Selected Canadian Readings
Number of Pages
356
ISBN-10
1551303299
ISBN-13
9781551303291
SKU
9781551303291

Description

Spirituality is an area of thought and practice that is attracting an increasing amount of attention and interest from social work practitioners, theorists, and instructors. Spirituality and Social Work: Selected Canadian Readings explores the history, practice, and diversity of faith traditions with which spirituality and social work are intertwined.

Exciting and relevant chapters in this collection include:
  • Spirituality As a Guiding Construct in the Development of Canadian Social Work
  • Reframing Spirituality, Reconceptualizing Change: Possibilities for Critical Social Work
  • From Ecology to Spirituality and Social Justice
  • Making Circles: Renewing First Nations Ways of Helping
  • Black Churches in Canada: Vehicles for Fostering Community Development in African-Canadian Communities
  • Islamic Theology and Prayer: Relevance for Social Work Practice