SOCW 6397 Spirituality and Social Work

This course examines perspectives on human well-being within diverse spiritual and religious traditions; models of spiritual development; the role of spirituality and religion in fostering well-being or contributing to the oppression of diverse, at risk, and vulnerable populations; and values and ethics for spiritually sensitive practice. Tools for spiritual assessment and spiritually-based interventions are explored.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Completion of MSSW foundation curriculum or admission to the MSSW advanced standing program .

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Social Work

Offered

As scheduled