SHZ 234 - Spiritual Support Services

This course aims to examine the significance of spiritual support services in human and societal relationships through the holistic approach of the social work discipline. Within the scope of the course, spiritual support practices and fundamental values are analyzed from a “Society-Environment-Religion” perspective within the framework of the ecosystem approach in social work. By highlighting the socio-cultural differences between secular, spiritual, and religion-based social work approaches, the course emphasizes that social work is a discipline grounded in human rights. It aims for students to comprehend and apply an eclectic approach to social work in practice.

The course also explores the intersection of social work with healthcare and medical services, with a particular focus on palliative care and support services as a case study for spiritual support-based social work approaches. In this context, positivist/reductionist and secular social work approaches are compared with spiritual and religion-based social work models. The necessity of addressing social work within the framework of human rights and social policy, while considering global, national, and regional differences, is underscored.

Additionally, the institutionalization process of spiritual support services in Türkiye is examined through various case studies. In this context, the course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills related to social work specialization areas, enabling them to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications.

Within the scope of this course, the definitions of social work, human rights, and social policy are examined, and their relationship with the core values of spiritual support services is analyzed. The significance of a holistic approach in spiritual support services is emphasized, while secular, religious, and spiritually based social work models are comparatively analyzed. Additionally, the commonalities and distinctions between “Grace-Based, Rights-Based, and Duty/Rights-Based” approaches in spiritual support services are explored in detail. A key component of this course is the examination of the intersections between spiritual support services and healthcare and medical services. In particular, the application of religious and spiritually based social work approaches in palliative care and support services is analyzed. Comparisons are made between positivist and secular social work approaches and religious-spiritual social work approaches from a critical perspective. Furthermore, the institutionalization process of spiritual support services in Türkiye is assessed through case studies at the micro (individual), mezzo (family and non-governmental organizations), and macro (institutions and organizations) levels. In this context, the course aims to equip students with knowledge and skills related to social work specialization areas, enabling them to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications effectively.

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If Assignments Replace Exams:

If assignments are implemented instead of exams, the midterm assessments for the “SHZ 234 / Spiritual Support Services” course will be conducted based on the assignment topics determined in the 2nd week of the academic term. Between the 9th and 14th weeks, final grades will be assessed through individual and group PowerPoint presentations of the assignments determined during the midterm period. The assignment topics will be discussed and finalized with students during the first week (1st week) of the course.

Additionally, for participation in the “SHZ 234 / Spiritual Support Services” course, students are expected to conduct research related to the topics provided under the “Preliminary Preparation” headings for the following week and attend classes well-prepared.

It is expected that students will make a preliminary preparation for the “SHZ 234 / Moral Support Services“ courses on the topics that have been given under the “Preliminary Preparation" headings, which have been set for the next week.
• There is a 70% attendance requirement for this course.
• Regarding the Intermediate and Final Exam grades; The status of Exams and/or Assignments will be discussed with the students and Decisively decided. Students' requests will be taken into account.
• In case the exam grades are decided as “ASSIGNMENTS”, individual and group assignments that need to be prepared in the context of the course will be taken in writing (Word-File) and presentations (PowerPoint) from all students, both in print (printed) and in digital media.
* Midterm/Decennial and Final Exams will be conducted as group assignments.
o Group assignments will be done with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 people.
o Visa/ Midterm Exam grade group assignment will be given by taking into account the students who contributed to the assignment via Word-File. Dec.
o Final Exam grades; PowerPoint group presentations will be given over. The grades of the students in the groups may be different. Grades will be evaluated by taking into account the presentation performance of each student.