On this page, you will find full-length videos of previous ICNY programs for social workers. Click on these bullets to jump to:
- videos of our six-week long 2011 Social Work and Religious Diversity course, including extended discussions of Afro-Caribbean religions, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism
- videos from other past ICNY programs, including a training on “Islam, Parenting, and Foster Care,” con-ferences on “Child Welfare and Foster Care” and on “Spirituality and Religion in End of Life Care,” and an interfaith dialogue on “Scripture and Healing”
Social Work and Religious Diversity
Full-length videos from ICNY’s 2011 Social Work and Religious Diversity course, featuring academic introductions to Afro-Caribbean religions, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism (appearing below in alphabetical order), panel discussions with religious leaders and faith-based service providers from each tradition, and thoughtful questions from an audience of social workers. All told, it’s about 15 hours of community-based diversity education, providing a foundation for social work practice with religiously diverse New Yorkers.
Other ICNY Programs on Social and Clinical Issues
Training on “Islam, Parenting, and Foster Care,” featuring the voices and perspectives of Muslim community leaders. Originally developed for a 2014 ICNY program working to support staff members at Roman Catholic and secular child welfare agencies by building cultural sensitivity towards Muslim families.
Interfaith dialogue on “Scripture and Healing: Perspectives from the Yoruba and Christian Traditions,” held on October 30, 2014. Featuring presentations and discussion with Dr. Insook Lee, Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling at New York Theological Seminary, and Chief Solagbade Popoola, leading Nigerian Ifa priest and co-founder of Ifaworks.
Excerpts from the 29th Rabbi Marshall T. Meyer Retreat for Social Justice, on “Child Welfare & Foster Care,” held on December 6th, 2013. Featuring presentations and reflections on child welfare issues by diverse local religious leaders. Click here for the full playlist from the conference.
Excerpts from the 30th Rabbi Marshall T. Meyer Retreat for Social Justice, “Harnessing Spirituality and Religion in End of Life Care,” held on September 22, 2014. Featuring presentations and reflections on end-of-life care by diverse local religious leaders. Click here for the full playlist from the conference.
