We Shall Overcome: Promoting an Agenda for Integrating Spirituality and Community Practice

Abstract

Spirituality and social work practice are interwoven. The literature is robust with evidence for the importance of spirituality in direct practice. Although there is acknowledgement of the importance for spirituality in community practice, there is a paucity of research investigating how community practitioners incorporate spirituality into their work. This article explores the historical role of spirituality and community practice in the social work profession, provides an overview of the literature identifying the extent to which it addresses the integration of spirituality and social work community practice, and suggests implications for future research, practice and education.

Keywords:

• community practice
• spirituality
• macropractice