About the Journal

Social Work & Christianity (SWC) is a refereed journal published quarterly in March, June, September, and December by the North American Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW) to support and encourage the growth of social workers in the ethical integration of Christian faith and professional practice.


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Current Issue

Vol. 50 No. 1 (2023): Spring 2023

Published: 2023-04-19

Introduction to Issue

An Opening Word

Peter Szto
Abstract 50 |

Page 2

Conceptual Articles

Exploring the Applied Heart of the Church: The Retributive vs. Restorative Justice Perspectives on Punishment and Incarceration  

Anupama Jacob, Michelle Asbill, Amy Tauati
Abstract 63 |

Page 37

Exceeding Quotidian Kindness: A Christian Response to Lateral Violence in the Workplace

Gordon Pon, Doret Phillips
Abstract 79 |

Page 33

The Culture of Compassion in Social Service and Academic Settings:My Personal Experience

Joshua Englefield
Abstract 60 |

Page 29

Research Articles

Social Work Student Perceptions of Racism, Implicit Bias, and Other Forms of Discrimination: A Racial Justice Climate Survey

Stacey Barker, DeVonne Allen, Kessy Moreau, Nicolette Soverall
Abstract 60 |

Page 25

Book Reviews

Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work

Mackenzi Huyser
Abstract 23 |

Page 2

Teaching across Cultures: Contextualizing Education for Global Mission

Elizabeth Roe
Abstract 23 |

Page 3

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Editor in Chief - Peter Szto

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