Jesus the Master Social Worker
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Instructions:
Christian Social Workers consider Jesus as “The Master Social Worker”. His life on earth was spent working to improve the health and well-being of people. This assignment provides you with an opportunity to explore the life of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior and how his life mirrored social work practice. This assignment represents the core/heart of our Christian Social Work program as we believe that the life, character and holiness of Jesus represents all the ideals that we should strive for as Christian social workers. Please take the time and effort to carefully review this assignment, THINK about how best to respond to each question, and write an amazing assignment. Remember, this is not your ordinary paper, it will require you to think through each area in order to produce a paper that responds appropriately to each requirement.
This paper should be a minimum of 3-4 pages, double-spaced with a cover page (APA Style). This assignment is should be taken seriously and with thought as it will be worth 10% of your final grade. Please note that producing quality assignments is more important than quantity.
Included in this briefing are some resource terms that you should use in the completion of this assignment.
Please note that helpful resources for the completion of this assignment are listed at the end of this paper.
Part 1 of this assignment requires you to use Critical Thinking skills that you have learned. Please utilize the concepts learned in Critical Thinking (CT) courses (OU 101, EN111, EN112; if perhaps you did not take these courses, the CT concepts are listed below in this assignment) to aid you your thinking and completion of this assignment, in other words, your responses should show insight and thought that will demonstrate that you have used CT concepts to aid in writing your responses. Please review the rubric to guide you in how this assignment will be assessed. Again, please utilize the Critical Thinking (CT) principles (Elements of Thought) learned in previous classes to guide your responses, please see the CT resource listed at the end of this document. The idea is for you to use these principles to guide you in your writing of this assignment which will help you produce a richer, grounded, and insightful written paper that will demonstrate that you have thought about your written work and have insightful evidence to support your statements. When writing, please place in parenthesis or underline, the CT principle that you have used next to your statement so that it is easily identifiable. For each of your responses, choose a specific CT principle that you will use when responding to each question. You will need to review the question and think about which CT principle(s) best fits with that question and the way you would like to respond then use it in your responses. This will take some thought on your part to plan your paper but will help provide a much stronger paper.
Part I. – Biblical Accounts and CT Principle
- Please choose ONE Biblical account (either a micro, mezzo or macro) in which Jesus emulated/played the role of a Social Worker (see Social Worker Roles chart). Please write in narrative form.
- After listing the biblical account (either a micro, mezzo or macro example), respond to each of the following questions relating to Jesus and social work practice:
- Role – What role did Jesus play (see chart)? Why did you choose this role? How does this role reflect social work practice? (research the role as it relates to social work; in other words – describe the role, how are social workers equipped to play this role, why does our society we need social workers in this role; please provide references for the information given – DO NOT JUST CUT and PASTE)
- Knowledge & skills – What social work knowledge (3) and skills (3) did Jesus utilize in this case? (See resource list) Please describe!
- Values- List and discuss TWO Social Work VALUES (see list) that could be applied to your chosen example?
- Ethics- List and discuss TWO Social Work ETHICAL principles from the Social Work Code of Ethics that could be applied to your chosen example?
- Select and discuss one (1) Biblical Foundation principle (see Biblical Foundations List) that guided “His” practice.
- Discuss how this specific principle relates to your JMSW micro, mezzo, or macro original case example from above.
- Select two of the following and discuss the impact of societal and family influences upon “His” (Jesus) practice. In other words, how did Jesus respond to these influences? Please list and discuss the specific biblical examples that you are using to illustrate your selections. Don’t forget to use a CT principle to help guide you in your response.
- Bureaucratic Structure
- Social Policies
- Value Conflicts
- Social Injustice
- Poverty
- Health/healthcare
- Economy
- Morality
- Ethics
- Status
- Gender Roles
- Spirituality
- Mental Health
Part II- Current Agency Practice Affiliation
Imagine that you could spend a day with Jesus visiting 3 social service agencies in the Huntsville/Madison County (the region surrounding Oakwood University where you will likely complete your senior field placement).
- Where would you go together? • List each agency (3) and then for each agency discuss the following.
- What needs would He see?
- How would He meet those agency needs?
- List and discuss two “Fruits of the Spirit” (Galatians 5:22,23) principles that you believe would be evident in the way Jesus treated people at one of your agencies. Would you adopt these principles in your own practice? Why or why not – Provide scriptural support?
Don’t forget to review CT principles to help you write your responses.
SEE BELOW FOR EXAMPLES TO HELP WRITE THIS PAPER
Examples of Social Work Roles
Social Work Knowledge examples
- Diversity
- Including “rurality” as a distinct culture and how it intersects with other type of diversity.
- NASW Standards for Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice
- Populations-at-Risk and Social and Economic Justice
- Including “case to cause” approach
- Human Behavior and the Social Environment
- Bio-psycho-social-spiritual perspective
- Various theories of life course development
- Social Welfare and Policy
- Impact of historical events on contemporary social policies
- Formal and informal decision-making
- Local, state and federal policies relevant to rural settings
- Policy analysis and response
- Organizational theory
- Social Work Practice and Interventions: micro, mezzo & macro
- Multiple systems/ecological model
- Strengths and empowerment-based approaches
- Genograms
- Group work skills
- Policy practice skills
- Research o Research questions and hypothesis
- Quantitative and qualitative research
- Politics and ethics related to social research
- Evidence-based practice
- Single system design
- Program evaluation
- Knowledge of specific practice settings, including resources, DSM diagnosis, statutes, rules and procedures, funding streams
- Knowledge related to advanced practice with various populations of persons at risk
Social Work Skills
- • Engagement
- • Assessment
- • Planning
- • Implementation
- • Evaluation
- • Termination
- • Listening/attending skills: clarifying, paraphrasing, summarizing, reframing, non-verbal attending
- • Communication skills
- • Empathy
- • Critical thinking
- • Counseling/clinical diagnosis/clinical interventions
- • Report writing and documentation
- • Leadership
- • Administrative skills
- • Research, including practice evaluation
- • Analysis of and application of practice research to work
- • Policy practice
- • Professional and effective use of self
- • Management of professional relationships
- • Community assessment, planning, and development
- • Management of competing needs and interests in rural settings
- • Effective use of supervision and consultation
1 Adapted from Dettlaff, A.J. (2003). From mission to evaluation: A field instructor training program. Alexandria: Council on Social Work Education.
Social Work Values and Ethics*
“The following broad ethical principles are based on social work’s core values of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. These principles set forth ideals to which all social workers should aspire.” (NASW Code of Ethics, 2014). For a complete listing and description of all the NASW Code of Ethics please click on the following link:
*Please note that as of January 1, 2018 a new set of Code of Ethics was implemented which includes standards for the modern digital age (i.e. social media).
| 1. | VALUE: | Service |
| Ethical Principle: | Social workers’ primary goal is to help people in need and to address social problems | |
| 2. | VALUE: | Social Justice |
| Ethical Principle: | Social workers challenge social injustice. | |
| 3. | VALUE: | Dignity and Worth of the Person |
| Ethical Principle: | Social workers respect the inherent dignity and worth of the person. | |
| 4. | VALUE: | Importance of Human Relationships |
| Ethical Principle: | Social workers recognize the central importance of human relationships | |
| 5. | VALUE: | Integrity |
| Ethical Principle: | Social workers behave in a trustworthy manner. | |
| 6. | VALUE: | Competence |
| Ethical Principle: | Social workers practice within their areas of competence and develop and enhance their professional expertise. | |
Critical Thinking
| Three Major Parts of Critical Thinking | Elements of Critical Thinking | Student Learning Outcomes |
| (a) Inquire | •Purpose •Questions | •The ability to develop well supported inquiry statements that demonstrate clear purpose (Writing) •The ability to identify well supported statements that demonstrate clear purpose in written information (Reading) |
| (b) Examine | •Assumptions •Implications/ Consequences •Point of View •Information •Concepts | •The ability to evaluate the quality and credibility of information (Writing) •The ability to evaluate the quality and credibility of written information (Reading) |
| (c) Conclude | •Interpretations/ Inferences •Deductive Conclusions •Inductive Conclusions | •The ability to make connections and informed conclusions (Writing) •The ability to identify connections and informed conclusions in written information (Reading) |
Biblical Foundations
| Biblical Foundation Concepts | Scriptures |
| Creation | Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:7, Exodus 20:11 |
| Fall | Genesis 3:6, Romans 5:18-21, Ephesians 4:18, Genesis3:19 |
| Salvation | Romans 10:9, Romans 5:8, Acts 4:14, Hebrews 7:25, Revelation 22:17 |
| Restoration | Jeremiah 30:17, Joel 2:25-26, Revelation 21:1-5 |
| Stewardship | Genesis 1:8, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Proverbs 16:3, Malachi 3:10, Luke 12:42-46, 1 Peter 4:10, Colossian 3:23, Matthew 25:14-30 |
| Love | Luke 6:31, Luke 6:35, Mark 12:31, Romans 13:10, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, John 15:13, 1 John 3:16-18 |
| Forgiveness | Matthew 18, Matthew 6:14-15, 1 John 1:19, Isaiah 43:25-26, Psalms 103:12 |
| Faith | 1 John 5:3, 1 John 5:13, Hebrews 11:1-39, Romans 10:17 |
| Hope | Romans 12:12, Isaiah 40:31, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:25, Proverbs 13:12, Psalm 130:7 |
| Repentance | Matthew 4:17, Isaiah 30:15, Acts 3:19, Revelation 3:3, Romans 2:5, 2 Corinthians 7:9-10 |
| Eternity | Psalm 90:2-4, 2 Peter 3:8, John 1:1-2, John 3:16 |
| Sanctification | 1 Corinthians 6:11, 1 Peter 2:2-3, 1 John 2:2-3 |
| Redemption | Ephesians 1:7, Mark 10:45, Matthew 26:26-28, 1 Timothy 2:6, Titus 2:14 |
| Justification | Titus 3:7, Romans 5:1, Isaiah 53:11 |
| Perseverance | Romans 12:12, Galatians 6:9, Colossians 1:11-12 |
| Compassion | Ephesians 4:32, Mark 6:34, Colossians 3:12-13, |
| Honesty | Proverbs 12:22, Proverbs 19:1, Proverbs 11:3, Luke 6:31 |
| Courage | Joshua 1:9-11, Isaiah 41:10-13, Psalm 27:14 |
| Rest | Matthew 11:28-30, Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-10, Hebrews 4:9-11 |
| Worship | Psalm 99, Romans 12:1-2, Revelation 4:8-11, Hebrews 12:28-29, Revelation 14:7 |
| Procreation | Genesis 1:28, Genesis 9:1 |
| Service | Matthew 20:26-28, Mark 10:45 |
| Modesty | 1 Timothy 2:9-10, Matthew 5:28, 1 Peter 3:1-4 |
| Marriage | Genesis 2:22-24, Proverbs 5:18-19, 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 |
How your paper should read for Part 1
MICRO- Case Example of Jesus and Micro Social Work Practice
The micro level of social work deals with individual practice. A biblical example where Jesus interacted with an individual to provide aid was …. (continue to describe the case chosen).
Social Work Role
In this case Jesus mirrors the role of a social worker on a micro level (discuss the role that Jesus would play, see example of roles below).
Critical Thinking-
Jesus illustrated the critical thinking concept of “Clarity” when He…
Knowledge and Skills Used
As the Master Social Worker, Jesus used knowledge and skills that are appropriate for social work practice. First, list and discuss at least 3 areas of knowledge, and skills (please choose at least one from each area) used by Jesus to address your chosen case.
Critical Thinking-
Jesus showed His mastery of each of these knowledge areas (the ones you selected) in several ways. The first example was his knowledge of diversity, He knew that the people who came to see him were from diverse backgrounds and as a result he would need to adjust the way He dealt with each group according to their customs, social class, and cultural background. This is an example of the critical thinking concept of Assumptions where Jesus did not take for granted that all of the people that sought Him were the same and was able to deal with each person or group using the best practice that would meet their need. (In other worlds, list and explain the CT concept and how it relates to the knowledge area you are discussing in this case the knowledge area was diversity).
Social Work Values
One of the social work values found in the NASW Code of Ethics (booklet available online or in the Social Work Handbook) that this case reflects is that of (choose one and then discuss how this value relates to your chosen case).
Critical Thinking-
In the parable of the lost coin, Jesus demonstrated the value of _____. One of the critical thinking concepts that I derived from this parable that relates to social work values is ________ (list and describe the CT concept and then explain how it relates to social work values). Social Work Code of Ethics One of the ethical principles found in the NASW Code of Ethics (booklet available on line or in the Social Work Handbook) that this case reflects is that of… (choose one and then discuss how this ethical principle relates to your chosen case). Critical Thinking – One of the “Elements of Thought” is “Points of View”. This concept encourages us to obtain different perspectives when seeking to address a problem. In this parable, Jesus was able to use several perspectives to aid His audience in understanding His perspective. First, he used the perspective of… A second ethical principles found in the NASW Code of Ethics (booklet available on line or in the Social Work Handbook) that this case reflects is that of… (choose one and then discuss how this value relates to your chosen case. Biblical Foundation Using the biblical foundation of Honesty found in Luke 6:31 Jesus shows us how He was always able to have integrity and show honesty to others by like in my original case example of Jesus…. Jesus also faced many societal issues such as social injustice as described in….(enter biblical reference and example) Another societal issue Jesus faced was mental health. He was faced with this issue in…(enter biblical reference and example).
Part II is pretty easy to figure out