Integrating Faith Matters in Social Work Education

Abstract

Faith matters were crucial in the birth of the profession of social work. Despite present day social work curriculum rarely addressing faith matters, they are significant factors in the worldview of many clients and social workers. Faith matters can affect social work in nearly all areas of practice. The inclusion of faith matters into the social work curriculum can assist the profession in providing services that reflect principals concerning diversity and client-focused practice found in the NASW Code of Ethics. Ultimately, the integration of faith matters will allow for more multiculturally competent practice. doi:10.1300/J377v26n03_02

Key Words:

• Religion
• social work
• social work curriculum
• ethics
• multiculturalism
• social justice