Christianity and Social Work: Readings on the Integration of Christian Faith and Social Work Practice - 6th Edition

6th Edition

T. Laine Scales and Michael Kelly
eISBN-13: 9780989758185

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The 6th Edition of Christianity and Social Work (CSW6) , edited by T. Laine Scales and Michael Kelly, and is written for social workers whose motivations to enter the profession as well as their approaches to helping have been inspired and informed by their Christian faith.

The 19 chapters plus over 400 pages of CSW6 address social welfare history, human behavior and the social environment, social policy, and social work practice from a faith perspective at micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Four decision cases and an accompanying online instructor's manual provide rich teaching tools for the use of this material in a variety of social work and related classes. The 6th edition of Christianity and Social Work (ISBN #978-0-9897581) costs only $64.95 - or only $51.96 for NACSW members or for orders of 12 or more copies (plus shipping). CSW6 is also available in a pdf version at a 10% discount.

Especially useful in the classroom or social work trainings, CSW6 supports several major curriculum areas outlined by the Council on Social Work Education's Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.

The 6th edition of Christianity and Social Work is organized into four units to promote integration of these chapters throughout the social work curriculum.
1. Christian Roots of the Social Work Profession
2. Christians Called to Social Work: Scriptural Basis, Worldviews and Ethics
3. Human Behavior and Spiritual Development in a Diverse World
4. Christians Social Workers and Practice Issues

Sold By North American Association of Christians in Social Work
ISBNs 9780989758185, 9780989758161
Publish Year 2020
Language English
Edition 6th