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Should Social Work Education Address Religious Issues? No!

James J. Clark
- 01 Jan 1994 - 
- Vol. 30, Iss: 1, pp 12-17
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In this paper, the authors argue that social work education should not address religious issues, and they conclude that "social work education addressing religious issues is not a good idea." The Journal of Social Work Education: Vol. 30, No. 1, pp. 12-17.
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(1994). Should Social Work Education Address Religious Issues? No! Journal of Social Work Education: Vol. 30, No. 1, pp. 12-17.

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