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GRSW 6090

The Spiritual Dimension of Social Work Practice


Credits: 3 cr.

Course Description:
Spirituality is expressed through diverse forms in our clients' lives; it is central to our clients' understanding of suffering and their attempts to resolve it. Therefore, social workers need to be prepared to respond in an effective, spiritually-sensitive manner. In response, this course examines major issues pertaining to spiritually-sensitive social work practice with clients of various religious and non-religious perspectives.

Prerequisites:
NONE.