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A Handbook of Chaplaincy Studies: Understanding Spiritual Care in Public Places
C Et Al Swift
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Paperback. Editor(s): Cobb, Mark; Todd, Andrew; Swift, Christopher. Series Editor(s): Hughson, Rev. Thomas, S. J.; Kaye, Professor Bruce; Percy, Very Revd Prof. Martyn. Series: Ashgate Contemporary Ecclesiology. Num Pages: Includes 2 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HRLP1; HRLP5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 746.
A Handbook of Chaplaincy Studies explores fundamental issues and critical questions in chaplaincy, spanning key areas of health care, the prison service, education and military chaplaincy. Leading authors and practitioners in the field present critical insight into the challenges and opportunities facing those providing professional spiritual care. From young men and women in the military and in custody, to the bedside of those experiencing life's greatest traumas, this critical examination of the role played by the chaplain offers a fresh and informed understanding about faith and diversity in an increasingly secular society. An invaluable compendium of case-studies, academic ... Read more
A Handbook of Chaplaincy Studies explores fundamental issues and critical questions in chaplaincy, spanning key areas of health care, the prison service, education and military chaplaincy. Leading authors and practitioners in the field present critical insight into the challenges and opportunities facing those providing professional spiritual care. From young men and women in the military and in custody, to the bedside of those experiencing life's greatest traumas, this critical examination of the role played by the chaplain offers a fresh and informed understanding about faith and diversity in an increasingly secular society. An invaluable compendium of case-studies, academic ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Routledge Contemporary Ecclesiology
Condition
New
Number of Pages
364
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781472434067
SKU
V9781472434067
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About C Et Al Swift
Chris Swift has been involved in chaplaincy practice, research and publication for over 20 years. In addition to experience of prison chaplaincy and delivering education to armed forces chaplains, he was President of the College of Health Care Chaplains (2004-7) and currently chairs the reference group for the Department of Health's chaplaincy professional advisers. From a PhD examining the place ... Read more
Reviews for A Handbook of Chaplaincy Studies: Understanding Spiritual Care in Public Places
This volume brings a wealth of valuable insights. I wholeheartedly commend it to anyone who works as a chaplain or who is seeking to better understand the role.' Mark Burleigh, President, College of Healthcare Chaplains, UK 'Gathers together high level theological understanding with deeply reflective pastoral experience and so offers the reader a fresh and nourishing account of both the ... Read more