Integrating Religion and Social Work in Dual Degree Programs

This article offers challenges, suggestions and examples for integrating insights from religion and social work in the context of masters level dual degree programs that link social work and other fields of study about religion, such as theology, pastoral counseling, and religious studies. The autho...

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Published inJournal of religion & spirituality in social work Vol. 24; no. 1-2; pp. 79 - 91
Main Author Canda, Edward R.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Group 04.04.2005
Subjects
Academic Degrees
Curriculum development
education
Integrative approach
Interdisciplinary Approach
Pastoral counselling
Postgraduate education
Religion
Religions
Religious education
religious studies
Social work
Social Work Education
Spirituality
Theology
USA
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Summary:This article offers challenges, suggestions and examples for integrating insights from religion and social work in the context of masters level dual degree programs that link social work and other fields of study about religion, such as theology, pastoral counseling, and religious studies. The author first relates some personal and professional experiences regarding his own journey during the past 30 years in trying to find ways to connect religious studies, pastoral counseling, and social work. Next, the article presents suggestions for mutually beneficial ways that fields for studying religion and social work can challenge each other. Finally, several practical suggestions are given for designing integrated religion and social work dual degree programs.
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ISSN:1542-6432
1542-6440
DOI:10.1300/J377v24n01_08