Chaplaincy for a Plural World

Chaplaincy for a Plural World provides the theoretical foundation for an inclusive understanding of chaplaincy and lays out key chaplaincy methods for providing spiritual care in a modern context.

Chaplaincy for a Plural World provides a theoretical foundation for an inclusive understanding of chaplaincy and lays out key chaplaincy methods for providing spiritual care in a modern context. Inspired by recent humanist chaplaincy in the Netherlands and based on the interdisciplinary science of humanistic studies, the book explains chaplaincy as a multifaceted profession in which supporting people's search for meaning in life is intertwined with the pursuit of humanizing organizations and society.

The book offers a wide range of methods and practical tools for use by a diverse group of readers: chaplains, other professionals or volunteers, and students in higher education who prepare themselves for spiritual care work in secularizing and pluralizing societies. These methods include such key areas of work as individual counseling, group work, ritual, educational activities, supporting the moral development of individuals, teams, and organizations, conducting research, and doing sociopolitical work. The book fills the meaning gap that secularization has left in Western societies and offers a hopeful perspective for all who strive for a humane and meaningful world.

Autorentext

Carmen Schuhmann is associate professor of humanist chaplaincy studies at the University of Humanistic Studies in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Annelieke Damen is assistant professor of humanist chaplaincy studies at the University of Humanistic Studies in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Gaby Jacobs is full professor of humanist chaplaincy studies at the University of Humanistic Studies in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Marishelle Lieberwerth is completing her master's degree at the University of Humanistic Studies in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Joanna Wojtkowiak is assistant professor of psychological and spiritual aspects of existential care at the University of Humanistic Studies in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Klappentext

Chaplaincy for a Plural World provides the theoretical foundation for an inclusive understanding of chaplaincy and lays out key chaplaincy methods for providing spiritual care in a modern context.

Inhalt

Part I: Theoretical Considerations 1. Meaning Making as a Process of Orientation in Life 2. Humanism as a Critical, Entangled, and Inclusive Worldview 3. Chaplaincy in Secularizing, Plural Societies Part II: Methods 4. Using Counseling Methods in Chaplaincy 5. Humanist Chaplaincy Support Groups 6. Re-inventing Rituals from Humanistic Perspectives 7. The Chaplain's Educating Role in Spiritual Care ****8. The Chaplain as a Researching Professional 9. Moral Development of Individuals, Teams, and Organizations 10. Doing Socio-Political Work in Chaplaincy