The course focuses on the many ways social workers serve the church as leaders of congregational life, of ministry to neighborhoods locally and globally, and of advocacy for social justice. This course provides a lens through which students can see congregational social work as a context of social work practice.
Based on an understanding of social work theory, knowledge, values, and ethics, students become familiar with the model and guidelines of generalist practice as well as specific techniques of direct practice. After successful completion of this course, students:
This course gives a background to the profession/ministry of social work in a congregational setting. It looks at how social work is done in a congregational setting
2 Corinthians 5:17-20 states that those in Christ are a new creation and therefore called to reconciling the world to God. Through development of skills and methods, the Mission of God is fulfilled.
God is reconciling man to Himself through the work of His people. The ability of God’s people to reconcile men to God is the missional work that all are called to but few can integrate into daily lives and congregational work.
A practicing professional integrates faith and witness while involved in the challenges of others.
Congregational approach to reconciliation is universal to and therefore applicable to all cultures.
Students learn practical skills to integrate faith with congregational practice day-by-day.
Students practice integrating faith with practice and share their experiences with colleagues.
