Chaplaincy for a Plural World - Humanistic Perspectives

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.

List of contents

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

About the author

Carmen Schuhmann is an associate professor in humanist chaplaincy studies at the University of Humanistic Studies in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Annelieke Damen is an assistant professor in humanist chaplaincy studies at the University of Humanistic Studies in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Gaby Jacobs is a full professor in 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 an assistant professor in psychological and spiritual aspects of existential care at the University of Humanistic Studies in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Product details

• Authors: Annelieke Damen, Gaby Jacobs, Marishelle Lieberwerth, Carmen Schuhmann, Carmen (University of Humanistic Studie Schuhmann, Joanna Wojtkowiak
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 11.08.2025
• EAN: 9781032492469
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3249246-9
• No. of pages: 208
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Spirituality, PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources, Religion: general, Christianity, Psychotherapy, Agnosticism and atheism, Agnosticism & Atheism, Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Humanistic