Christianity and social work 3rd edition

These chapters attempt to ture topics relevant to social welfare reckon with the need for social work history, human behavior and the social practitioners both secular and Chris- environment, social policy, and practice tian alike to reflect on the difference and celebrating our historical roots, our at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. We believe some cases, even rewritten that history The 4th Edition includes 6 new chap- that the chapters in this section chal- into an oversimplified version in which ters and responds to requests by readers lenge readers to become more compe- Christians are not portrayed very favor- of previous editions.

We have included tent and evidence-informed in their ably. Unfortunately, upon their lives. As they listen, Chris- tional Policy and Accreditation Stan- rather than exploring these narratives tian social workers seek to understand dards EPAS from the Council on their own worldviews, as well as the Social Work Education.

It is impor- worldviews of others and to practice tant for schools of social work to ethically while living out their calling. To help with Social Work—4th Edition via this integration we have included social welfare, then by challenging us email at info nacsw. These tools will be a helpful store at www. She served 15 years as a faculty serves as Program Director of John- member in social work in three son Master Consulting, working to 1.

She has published over bring excellence to human service 40 articles and chapters in the areas angencies. Kelly work, and higher education. Kelly is Assistant Waco, TX. He professor and field coordinator at 4. Dallas, Texas, , T. Laine Scales and book chapters on school social work, evidence-based practice, and Mary Anne Poe is Professor of Social 5.

Work and Christianity. She is an assistant professor University, Waco, TX. David A. Sher- ers, and Jon Singletary professor of social work at Nyack wood is editor-in-chief of the journal Diana R. Garland is Professor of Jon Singletary currently serves as Hope Haslam Straughan is Interim Vanderwoerd David R. Boston, MA. Hodge and Allison Tan is currently an adjunct Crystal R.

Dominican Universities, Chicago, IL. Holtrop has 14 years of James R. Vanderwoerd is currently experience as a clinical supervisor Professor of Social Work at Redeemer Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. This extensively-revised third edition of Christianity and Social Work, 11 new chapters, is written for social workers whose motivations to enter the profession are informed by their Christian faith, and whose desire is to further develop Christian approaches to helping.

It is organized around four themes: 1. A Christian Worldview and Social Work offers Christians in socia This extensively-revised third edition of Christianity and Social Work, 11 new chapters, is written for social workers whose motivations to enter the profession are informed by their Christian faith, and whose desire is to further develop Christian approaches to helping.

A Christian Worldview and Social Work offers Christians in social work a variety of frameworks to help link their Christian faith, personal identity, and professional social work practice; 2.

Exploring Foundational Christian Beliefs and Values for Social Work articulates how Christians social workers can relate or evaluate the values of the social work profession with the values and beliefs derived from a biblical perspective; 3.

Spiritual and Religious Dimensions in Social Work Practice introduces the reader to differing models for incorporating Christian spirituality in a variety of practice areas; 4. The Changing Environment in Social Work Practice addresses the current call for community and faith-based organizations, as well as congregations, to take increasing responsibility for social and economic needs of their communities.

Christianity and Social Work is intended for a variety of audiences, including social work practitioners, educators, and students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It is organized so that it can be used as a textbook or supplemental text in a social work class, or as a training or reference materials for practitioners. Readings address a breadth of curriculum areas such as social welfare history, human behavior and the social environment, social policy, and practice at micro, mezzo, and macro levels.

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