TY - JOUR
T1 - The evolution of spirituality and religion in international social work discourse
T2 - Strengths and limitations of the contemporary understanding
AU - Hodge, David
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2017 Taylor & Francis.
PY - 2018/1/2
Y1 - 2018/1/2
N2 - As the profession’s interest in spirituality and religion has grown, new understandings of these two constructs have emerged. As in other areas of academic discourse, it is important to be informed about diverse understandings. Toward this end, the present article describes the emergence of the contemporary understanding of spirituality and religion in social work discourse and, perhaps more importantly, the strengths and limitations associated with the contemporary perspective. By illuminating some of the diverse arguments in favor of and against contemporary conceptualizations, the profession is better equipped to understand and work with these concepts in a professional and ethical manner.
AB - As the profession’s interest in spirituality and religion has grown, new understandings of these two constructs have emerged. As in other areas of academic discourse, it is important to be informed about diverse understandings. Toward this end, the present article describes the emergence of the contemporary understanding of spirituality and religion in social work discourse and, perhaps more importantly, the strengths and limitations associated with the contemporary perspective. By illuminating some of the diverse arguments in favor of and against contemporary conceptualizations, the profession is better equipped to understand and work with these concepts in a professional and ethical manner.
KW - definitions
KW - religion
KW - social work discourse
KW - spirituality
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U2 - 10.1080/15426432.2017.1350125
DO - 10.1080/15426432.2017.1350125
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85027497634
SN - 1542-6432
VL - 37
SP - 3
EP - 23
JO - Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work
JF - Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work
IS - 1
ER -