Christianity and Social Work: Readings on the Integration of Christian Faith and Social Work Practice (3rd Edition)

Beryl Hugen; T. Laine Scales

ISBN 10: 097153182X / ISBN 13: 9780971531826

Published by North American Association of Christians in Social Work (edition 3rd), 2008

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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Christianity and Social Work: Readings on the Integration of Christian Faith and Social Work Practice (3rd Edition)
• Publisher: North American Association of Christians in Social Work (edition 3rd)
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 097153182X
• ISBN 13: 9780971531826
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Edition: 3rd.
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

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 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.

About the Author

Beryl Hugen is Professor of Social Work and Director of the Social Work Program at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. T. Laine Scales is Professor of Social Work and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Professional Development at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.