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SW 320 - Spiritual Diversity in Social Work

This course provides a framework for social work students to understand and explore the spiritual dimension of a person’s identity in the context of social work practice. Rooted in the principles of cultural sensitivity, this course equips students to understand spiritual/religious diversity as a key component of a person’s identity. Students will explore the impact of spiritual/religious issues on various elements of identity including self-image, social belonging, and cultural worldview. Students will explore ways to promote sensitive and anti-oppressive engagement with this holistic understanding of identity.

Prerequisites & Notes
Co-Requisite or prerequisite:  SW 101 Introduction to the Profession of Social Work

Assignment Overview
  • Assignments: Varied throughout the term
  • Interactivity:  Discussion Boards
  • Final Assessment: Final Project


Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

  1. Explore spiritual and religious diversity in the context of culturally-sensitive practice.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of spiritual/religious issues and their impacts on a person’s identity.
  3. Examine spiritual/religious identity in the context of oppression and social justice.
  4. Develop a framework to explore the potential life-affirming and life-limiting impacts of spiritual/religious identity.
  5. Engage with ethical considerations regarding the spiritual/religious identities of social workers and their clients.


Credits: 3


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