Annual Conference: New Beginnings June 16-18, 2021

The Society for Spirituality & Social Work has transitioned our annual conference to a virtual format and we would love to have you join us! Our theme is New Beginnings, which is especially relevant as the world continues to transition through the pandemic with the promise of an end in sight. We are grateful for your patience as we joined other professional organizations in learning how to transition to an online delivery format.

On this page you will find all of the information you need to plan for a fantastic conference experience!

Conference Information

We have so many opportunities for you to engage with the conference from workshops presented in two formats from scholars & practitioners from around the world to incredible presentations and more! Look below for detailed information and check back often for new features!

Registration

Ready to register for the conference? This link will take you to the Registration page. Once we have received your registration, you will receive information about how to access the conference Canvas site.

Conference Program

You can see the Conference Schedule here. We have so many terrific workshops, presentations, and events for you to see. Click here to access the Schedule.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ed Canda

The Society's founder, Dr. Ed Canda, will be honored for all of his incredible, intellectual contributions to the organization as well as to the integration of spirituality and social work in research and practice. Read more about him at this link.

Pre-Conference Activities

Before the conference presentations get underway, carve out some time to work on your own scholarship! This virtual Writing Retreat provides a dedicated writing time and space with colleagues who are working on manuscripts, book chapters, etc. Plus, two informative breakout sessions give insider views on writing book proposals and tips for publishing in journals including ways to increase your article's impact!

Pre-Conference Writing Retreat

Every academic knows how important scholarly productivity is to a career in higher education, yet finding the time and/or motivation to focus on writing can be difficult with all of the competing demands for your attention. We have created a space where you can work alongside your scholar colleagues in a virtual writing room. We're also offering Career Development Workshops and networking breakout rooms. Add it to your registration at this link.

Career Development #1: Book Publishing

Do you have an idea for a book, but don't know where to begin? This session, led by Madison Trammel, publisher with B&H Academic, is included in the Pre-Conference Writing Retreat and provides valuable information about book proposals and the book publishing process from production to marketing. Add the Writing Retreat to your registration at this link.

Career Development #2: Journal Editor Tips for Publishing Articles

This Pre-Conference Writing Retreat workshop is designed to give you insights and ideas for scholarly productivity from the vantage point of an Editor-in-Chief, our own Dr. Kimberly Hardy, Editor of Social Work in Public Health. Learn about the writing process at every stage, learn some of the "insider" information that can help you build a strong scholarly portfolio, and more. The workshop is included in the Writing Retreat so add it your registration at this link.