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Religious organizations in community services : a social work perspective / Terry Tirrito, Toni Cascio, editors.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Social service--Religious aspects--History.
- Social service.
- Social service--United States--Religious aspects.
- Social workers--Religious life--United States.
- Social workers.
- Spiritual life.
- Church and social problems--United States.
- Church and social problems.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (215 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Springer Pub., 2003.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This book explores the scope and breadth of religious organizations in social work practice. It begins by tracing the origins of the social work profession back to the earliest civilizations and their religious traditions, establishing the precedent for a fruitful commingling of religion and social welfare. The contributors propose that religious/faith organizations can assume responsibilities for social welfare in the 21st century, using the Korean Church as one example of an effective provider of social services. A 12-step model for religious organizations to use to develop community action
- Contents:
- Contents; Introduction; Part I: The Historical Role of Faith Organizations and Religion; Chapter 1 Religious Foundations of Charity; Part II: The Contemporary Role of Religious Organizations; Chapter 2 American Congregations and Their Social Programs; Chapter 3 Religiosity and Spirituality in Social Work: A Retrospective and Contemporary Analysis; Chapter 4 Spirituality and the Life Cycle; Chapter 5 Health, Spirituality, and Healing; Chapter 6 Mental Health and Religion; Chapter 7 Religion and Spirituality in Social Work Education; Chapter 8 Sectarian Organizations Serving Civic Purposes
- Part III: New Models for the 21st CenturyChapter 9 The Korean American Church as a Social Service Provider; Chapter 10 The Faith-Based Community Action Model; Conclusion; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0-8261-1578-0
- OCLC:
- 476262035
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