Examining the influence of colleges’ and universities’ religious affiliation on graduate social work education in the United States

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ID15434249
AuthorsEdward Polson (0000-0002-2997-8155, Baylor University, corresponding author), Holly Oxhandler (0000-0001-9829-5182, Baylor University), Sarah Selman (Baylor University), Courtney L K Haworth (0009-0004-8825-3164, Baylor University)
Year2023
Volume42
Issue2
Pages171-192
Publication date2023-03-28
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work Social Thought (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1542-6432 • E-ISSN: 1542-6440
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15426432.2023.2193965
OpenAlexW4361285347
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited34

Throughout social work’s history, scholars have debated the impact religiously affiliated colleges and universities have on social work education. Some have viewed religious affiliation as an asset contributing to training in values and ethics, while others question whether institutions’ religious commitments conflict with professional values. To date, no national study has examined the perceived influence that institutions’ religious affiliation has on Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. Drawing upon data from a national survey of MSW faculty across the United States, we begin to address this gap. Results reveal several ways faculty perceive their institutions’ religious cultures influence education and training on social work competencies

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