Faith-Based Service-Learning: Selected Resources

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Branch, A. Y. (2002). Faith and action: Implementation of the national faith-based initiative for high-risk youth. Retrieved from http://www.ppv.org/ppv/publications/assets/23_publication.pdf

Brumberg-Kraus, J. (2002). The role of service-learning in the transformation of Islam: Faith and practice. In R. Devine, J. Favazza, M. McLain, & E. Zlotkowski (Eds.), From cloister to commons: Concepts and models for service-learning in religious studies. Washington, DC: American Association for Higher Education.

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Cohen, S. (2001). Community service: The nexus of volunteerism, philanthropy, and Jewish identity. Contact, 4(1), 10-11. Retrieved from http://www.jewishlife.org/pdf/autumn_2001.pdf

Cook, K., Hillman, E., & Carmer, G. (2003). Service-learning projects as triggers for the development of moral empathy in Christian college students. Critical Issues Conference, Seattle Pacific University.

Cunningham, J. (2001). Service-learning in faith-based programs for children and youth from low-income urban families. Journal of Teaching in Marriage and Family: Innovations in Family Science Education, 1(3), 28-44.

Dalton, J. C. (2006). Community service and spirituality: Integrating faith, service, and social justice at DePaul University. Journal of College and Character, 8(1), 3-9.

Dee, T. S. (2003). The effects of Catholic schooling on civic participation. CIRCLE Working Paper, 09. Retrieved from http://www.civicyouth.org/PopUps/WorkingPapers/WP09Dee.pdf

Devine, R., Favazza, J., McLain, M., & Zlotkowski, E. (2002). From cloister to commons: Concepts and models for service-learning in religious studies. Washington, DC: American Association for Higher Education.

Emerson, J. (2007). Community service-learning in Catholic schools and its relationship to empathy in elementary school children. Nashville, TN: Tennessee State University.

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Fitzgerald, P. (2001). Doing theology in the city. Cross Currents, 51. Retrieved from http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2096/is_1_51/ai_74992670/

Fleming, J. J. (1999). The emerging role of service learning at Jesuit universities. explore, 10-15.

Forward, D. C. (1998). The essential guide to the short term mission trip. Chicago, IL: Moody Press.

Glaser, Y. (2005). Jewish values and service learning. Sh’ma: A Journal of Jewish Responsibility.

Golden, S. (1999). Service and the Jewish tradition. Contact, 10-11. Retrieved from http://www.jewishlife.org/pdf/summer_1999.pdf

Gunst Heffner, G., & DeVries Beversluis, C. (Eds.). (2002). Commitment and connection: Service-learning and Christian higher education. Lanham, MD: University Press of America.

Hesser, G. (2003). Review essay: Faith-based service-learning: Back to the future. In G. Gunst Heffner & C. DeVries Beversluis (Eds.), Commitment and connection: Service-learning and Christian higher education. Lanham, MD: University Press of America.

Holiman, A. (2006). Community-based learning in faith-based service organizations: Case study and simulation.

Interfaith Youth Core. (2007). Days of interfaith youth service: Organizer’s toolkit and quick start quide. 

Irie, E., & Blair, J. (2008). Jewish service learning: What is and what could be - A summary of an analysis of the Jewish service learning landscape. Retrieved from http://www.nathancummings.net/jewish/Jewish_Service_Learning.pdf

Jewish Community Relations Council. (2004). Avodah B'Yachad: Service together. Minneapolis, MN: Author.

Jucovy, L. (2003). Amachi: Mentoring children of prisoners in Philadelphia. Retrieved from http://www.ppv.org/ppv/publications/assets/21_publication.pdf

Kimelman-Block, J., & Menkowitz, G. (2007). Just: Judaism. Action. Social change. Rockville, MD: PANIM: The Institute for Jewish Leadership and Values.

Lingo, S. (2000). 101 simple service projects kids can do. Cincinnati, OH: Standard Publishing.

Malada, G. (2002). New at Hebrew school: Service learning. Jewish Exponent, 211(10), 1.

Messinger, R. (1999). Toward a new concept of Jewish service. Contact, 8-9. Retrieved from http://www.jewishlife.org/pdf/summer_1999.pdf

Myers, D., Wolfer, T., & Garland, D. (2008). Congregational service-learning characteristics and volunteer faith development. Religious Education, 103(3), 369-386.

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Paasche-Orlow, S. (2001). Creating the field of Jewish service learning. Jewish Education News.

Patel, E., & Brodeur, P. (2006). Building the interfaith youth movement: Beyond dialogue to action. Lanham, MD: Rowan and Littlefield.

Peterson, R., Aeschliman, G., & Sneed, R. W. (2003). Maximum impact short-term mission: The God- commanded, repetitive deployment of swift, temporary non-professional missionaries. Minneapolis, MN: STEM Press.

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Radecke, M. W. (2007). Service-learning and faith formation. Journal of College and Character, 8(5). Retrieved from http://journals.naspa.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1618&context=jcc

Richter, D. C. (2008). Mission trips that matter: Embodied faith for the sake of the world. Nashville, TN: Upper Room Books.

Roehlkepartain. E. C. (1999). Kids have a lot to give: How congregations can nurture habits of giving and serving for the common good. Minneapolis, MN: Search Institute.

Roehlkepartain. E. C. (2003). Faith communities: Untapped allies in service-learning. Generator, 21, 20-25.

Roehlkepartain, E. C., Naftali, E. D., & Musegades, L. (2000). Growing up generous: Engaging youth in giving and serving. Bethesda, MD: Alban Institute.

Roehlkepartain, J. L. (2000). Teaching kids to care and share. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press.

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Vozzola, E., & Long, K. (2000). But is it service? Problems of participatory democracy and justice in a service learning class. Journal of College and Character, 1(4), Art. 1.

Wallick, W., Waskiewicz, R., & West, D. (2005). An integrative, faith-based model: From service-learning to civic engagement. In M. Stefl, S. Gelmon, and A. Hewitt (Eds.), Civic engagement in health administration education: Frameworks, examples and practical tools. Retrieved from http://www.loyola.edu/Justice/research%20and%20publications/paper_wallick.doc

West, G. O. (2004). Beyond the "critical" curtain: Community-based service learning in an African context. Teaching Theology and Religion, 7(2), 71-82.

Westheimer, J. (2001). Community service learning: Pursuing Jewish ideals of compassion and justice. Contact, 4(1), 12. Retrieved from http://www.jewishjustice.org/download/section2115/westheimer.pdf

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Youniss, J., & Yates, M. (1999). Youth service and moral-civic identity: A case for everyday morality. Educational Psychology Review, 11, 361-376.