Spirituality and Social Work
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Overview
Subject area
SW
Catalog Number
303
Course Title
Spirituality and Social Work
Department(s)
Description
Social workers must be equipped to respond to clients in spirituallysensitive and appropriate ways that facilitate the practice of theprofession and benefit clients. This course engages students in acritical examination of the role of culture, religion and spirituality ina systematic effort to address holistically the needs of individuals,families and communities drawing upon the services of a socialworker. Recognizing that persons are shaped not only by biological,psychological, and sociological experiences but also spiritual andcultural experiences, this course will examine critical issues relatedto culture, religion and spirituality and social work practice in regardsto clients of diverse cultural, religious and philosophical perspectives.The course will provide answers to such questions as: What isspirituality? How is it relevant to social work practice?Pre-requisites: SW 301, SW 302, and ENGL 311.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
019893