Religion, Health, and Healthcare

Catalog description

In the context of a biblical worldview, this course will explore how best to provide culturally competent holistic care and will prepare social work students to address the cultural and spiritual needs of all clients. Students will be empowered with knowledge and skills to deliver social work services such as improving interpersonal skills of communication, compassion, and empathy. Social workers will learn how to complete a spiritual assessment, develop policies and procedures that decrease barriers to quality healthcare care, application of theoretical models in providing care that includes the body, mind, and spirit. Research-informed and evidence-based practice will include the ability to holistically address religious cultural competency in the development and facilitation of treatment planning and intervention strategies.