Social work and divinity

"In everyday life spirituality and the practice of effective social work are inseparable. As a result, professionals and social service administrators have in recent years felt a stronger obligation to attend to the spiritual needs of clients. Social Work and Divinity examines the potential of integrating the disciplines of social work with divinity to achieve positive results in practice while answering spiritual concerns. Internationally respected scholars from diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds discuss the academic as well as the practical challenges involved in the establishment and growth of dual degree programs."--Jacket.

"Co-published simultaneously as Journal of religion & spirituality in social services, volume 24, numbers 1/2 2005"--Title page verso.

Social work and divinity: directions for joining these disciplines in dual degree programs / Daniel Lee, Robert O'Gorman -- The regeneration of ecological, societal, and spiritual life: the holistic postmodern mission of humanity in the newly emerging planetary civilization / Joe Holland -- Developing compassionate communities through the power of caregiving relationships / Katherine Tyson -- Issues, components and theoretical considerations in the integration of divinity and social work curricula / Homer U. Ashby, Jr. -- The role of religion and spirituality in clinical social work: creating a space for integration in MSW/MDiv joint programs / Terry B. Northcut -- The diaconate as dual-skilled ministry: a proposal in support of dual degree programs for formation / Margaret Ann Crain -- Collaborative responses to the demands of emerging human needs: the role of faith and spirituality in education for social work / Edwin M. Conway -- Integrating religion and social work in dual degree programs / Edward R. Canda -- Teaching about organized religion in social work: lessons and challenges / Ram A. Cnaan, Stephanie C. Boddie, Rivka A. Danzig -- Does a dual degree make a difference in s…