Spirituality and social work practice at historically Black colleges and universities
| Autor: | June Gary Hopps, Dorcas D. Bowles, Obie Clayton |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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Insurgency
Social work 05 social sciences Social environment 050906 social work Politics Work (electrical) Anthropology Spirituality Historically black colleges and universities 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Sociology 0509 other social sciences Social science Curriculum Social Sciences (miscellaneous) 050104 developmental & child psychology |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment. :1-12 |
| ISSN: | 1540-3556 1091-1359 |
| Popis: | In 2011 the Council on Social Work Education Religion and Spirituality Work Group was organized “to promote social workers’ knowledge, values, and skills for ethical and effective practice that takes into account the diverse expressions of religion and spirituality among clients and their communities.” In this article we discuss how the mission, charters, and goals of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) addressed the domains of religion and spirituality from their inception. More specifically, the focus of this discussion is the epistemology of spirituality and religion at HBCUs from historical and contemporary perspectives. Content on the exploration of the related themes, religion and spirituality, as manifested in the curriculum, cultural milieu, and social environment of HBCUs will be described. Additionally, we document the role and influence of the African American community, church, and political insurgency. These forces, coupled with the inability or unwillingness of estab... |
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