The Involvement of Religious-Based Entities in the Provision of Social Welfare Services
A special issue of Religions (ISSN 2077-1444).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2023) | Viewed by 175
Special Issue Editor
2. The Joint Programs in Social Work with UNCG and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCA&T SU), Greensboro, NC 27421, USA
Interests: community-engaged health care; social welfare services
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
I invite you to submit abstracts for consideration in this Special Issue of Religions, which will explore how religious-based entities engage in the provision of social welfare services. For many years, religious-based entities have been involved in the care of people in their communities, with various approaches and methods of engaging with people and providing care. This issue seeks to further the exploration of how social services are or are not part of the cadre of services and supports available in various communities. Research articles (particularly community-engaged research), case studies and conceptual papers will be considered.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Societies.
Dr. Jay Poole
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- social welfare
- religious based
- community engaged
- spiritual
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