Article
Where is Spirituality in Social Work?
Perspectives on Social Work: The Journal of the Doctoral Students of the University of Houston
(2014)
Abstract
This article is a critical analysis of the existing literature on spirituality in the profession of
social work. The NASW Code of Ethics (2003) and CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation
Standards (2008) acknowledge the importance of spiritual values and practices for the positive
functioning of people. This analysis of the literature offers a forum for dialogue about the role of
spirituality in social work education and practice. Greater understanding of spirituality and its
value to diverse people in society is necessary for social workers to practice cultural competence
social work. There are key approaches to education and practice that may hold much promise
for enhancing social work’s commitment to a holistic understanding of the human condition,
respect for diversity, and competent and ethical social service.
Keywords
- spirituality,
- religiosity,
- cultural competence,
- spiritually sensitive social work
Disciplines
Publication Date
Spring 2014
Citation Information
Tamika Baldwin-Clark, Janet N Vaughn, Candace Cotton and Halaevalu F. O. Vakalahi. "Where is Spirituality in Social Work?" Perspectives on Social Work: The Journal of the Doctoral Students of the University of Houston Vol. 10 Iss. 1 (2014) p. 5 - 13 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/tamika-baldwin-clark/12/