As the federal system of entitlements and social services long provided by New Deal–era programs is dismantled and shifted to the states, the religious community finds itself relied upon more than ever to assist with social services for the needy.The Newer Deal calls upon religious-based organizations and the social work–social service community to put aside their differences and forge a "limited partnership" to provide the social and welfare services that millions depend on. The proposed partnership focuses on joint care for those in need―with attention to services for people of color, gays and lesbians, women, and programs for community empowerment and economic development―while maintaining the values and other interests each partner traditionally holds.The authors discuss different types of religious-based social services and draw on case examples and research findings to show how the religious community's role in providing social services is stronger than ever. They examine the relationship between the religious and the social work–social service communities, as well as the issues that have divided the two, and explain the ways in which concern for the poor is integral to the major faith groups.

The Newer Deal

Boddie, Stephanie C.

Cnaan, Ram A.

Wineburg, Robert J.

Religion & Spirituality

Columbia University Press

As the federal system of entitlements and social services long provided by New Deal–era programs is dismantled and shifted to the states, the religious community finds itself relied upon more than ever to assist with social services for the needy. The Newer Deal calls upon religious-based organizations and the social work–social service community to put aside their differences and forge a "limited partnership" to provide the social and welfare services that millions depend on. The proposed partnership focuses on joint care for those in need―with attention to services for people of color, gays and lesbians, women, and programs for community empowerment and economic development―while maintaining the values and other interests each partner traditionally holds. The authors discuss different types of religious-based social services and draw on case examples and research findings to show how the religious community's role in providing social services is stronger than ever. They examine the relationship between the religious and the social work–social service communities, as well as the issues that have divided the two, and explain the ways in which concern for the poor is integral to the major faith groups.

The Newer Deal: Social Work and Religion in Partnership

Racialized Health, COVID-19, and Religious Responses: Black Atlantic Contexts and Perspectives explores black religious responses to black health concerns amidst persistent race-based health disparities and healthcare inequities. This cutting-edge edited volume provides theoretically and descriptively rich analysis of cases and contexts where race factors strongly in black health outcomes and dynamics, viewing these matters from various disciplinary and national vantage points. The volume is divided into the following four parts: 
Systemic and Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Black Health 
Ecclesial Responses to Black Health Vulnerabilities 
Public Education and Policy Considerations 
Spirituality and the Wellness of Black Minds, Bodies and Souls 
Part I explores ways social and cultural factors such as racial bias, religious conviction, and resource capacity have influenced and delimited black health prospects. Part II looks historically and contemporarily at denominational and ecumenical responses to collective black health emergencies in places such as Nigeria, the UK, the US, and the Caribbean. Part III focuses on public advocacy, particularly collective black health, both in terms of policy and education. The final section deals with spiritual, psychological, and theological dimensions, understandings, and pursuits of black health and wholeness. 
Collectively, the essays in the volume delineate analysis and action that wrestle with the multidimensional nature of black wellness and with ways broad public resources and black religious resources should be mobilized and leveraged to ensure collective black wellness. 
"The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license."

Racialized Health, COVID-19, and Religious Responses: Black Atlantic Contexts and Perspectives

Smith, R. Drew

English, Bertis D.

Christian Books & Bibles

Routledge

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