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Faith-Based Service-Learning: Selected Resources

 

This bibliography highlights theoretical perspectives, programs and practices, research, and websites on faith-based service-learning.
Source: National Service-Learning Clearinghouse, February 2008.

 
 
 

Anglin, R. V. (Ed.). (2004). Building the organizations that build communities: Strengthening the capacity of faith- and community-based development organizations. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Retrieved from http://www.huduser.org/Publications/pdf/buldOrgCommunities.pdf

Austensen, B. (2001). A look at faith-based programs. Tacoma Park, MD: Western Peer Technical Assistance Network. Retrieved from http://peerta.acf.hhs.gov/pdf/faithprog.pdf

Benson, P. L., & Roehlkepartain, E. C. (1993). Beyond leaf raking: Learning to serve, serving to learn. Minneapolis, MN: Search Institute.

Bentley, R. (2002). Speaking to a higher authority: Teaching philanthropy in religious settings. New Directions for Philanthropic Fundraising, 36, 21-36.

Bentley, R., Weber, A., & Hall-Russell, C. (1999). Religion, youth and philanthropy: An annotated resource guide. Indianapolis: Center for Philanthropy at Indiana University.

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

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

Chisholm, L. A. (2004). Visions of service. New York, NY: International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership.

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. Tennessee State University.

Feldman, S. (1995). Learning by doing: Out of the classroom and into the community. Jewish Exponent, 197(19), 6.

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. Retrieved from http://www.shma.com/oct_05/jewish_values_service.htm

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. Washington, DC: APSA Teaching and Learning Conference. Retrieved from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p_mla_apa_research_citation/1/0/1/3/5/p101359_index.html

Interfaith Youth Core (2007 & 2008). Days of interfaith youth service: Organizer’s toolkit and quick start quide. Retrieved from http://www.ifyc.org/system/files/DIYS+Toolkit.pdf & http://www.ifyc.org/files/file/DIYS_quickstart_guide_web%281%29.pdf

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. San Francisco, CA: BTW Consultants. 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. Philadelphia, PA: Public/Private Ventures. 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.

National Service Resource Center (2003). Using a faith-based organization to serve as an intermediary in a mentoring program. Scotts Valley, CA: Author. Retrieved from http://nationalserviceresources.org/node/17556

Paasche-Orlow, S. (2001). Creating the field of Jewish service learning. Jewish Education News. Retrieved from http://www.caje.org/learn/a_paasche-orlow.htm

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.

Powell, J. E. (n.d.). Get dirty for Jesus: A handbook for organizing work trips. Indianapolis, IN: Homeland Ministries.

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. Retrieved from http://www.nylc.org/rc_downloadfile.cfm?emoid=14:160&property=download&mode=download

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.

Rosenberg, S. (2007). Poverty in our backyard. Detroit Jewish News, December 6. Retrieved from http://www.jewishjustice.org/download/section42/Shelley_Rosenberg_Detroit_12-6-07.pdf

Schwarz, S. (2000). Renewing Jewish life through Jewish civics. Journal of Jewish Communal Service. Retrieved from http://www.panim.org/files/articles/renewing_jewish_life_through_jewish_civics.pdf

Schwarz, S., & Shepard, M. (1999). Moral development and Tikkun Olam. Jewish Education News. Retrieved from http://www.panim.org/files/articles/moral_development_and_tikkun_olam.pdf

Service Learning 2000 Center (2000). Exploring the spiritual roots of service. Service Learning 2000 Center Partnership News, 1.

Shaffer, R. H. (2004). Service-learning in Christian higher education: Bringing our mission to life. Christian Higher Education, 3(2), 127-145. Retrieved from http://www.calvin.edu/admin/slc/about/articles/christianhigher-ed.pdf

Shappell, A. S. (2006). Methods of theological reflection in the summer service learning program: Integrating spirituality and civic engagement. Journal of College and Character, 8(1). Retrieved from http://journals.naspa.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1148&context=jcc

Stewart, T. (2002). Outcomes from Catholic service-learning. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 6(4), 123-130.

Swezey, E. (1990). Grounded in justice: Service learning from a faith perspective. New Directions for Student Services, 50, 77-90.

Trulear, H. D. (2000). Faith-based institutions and high-risk youth. Philadelphia, PA: Public/Private Ventures. Retrieved from http://www.ppv.org/ppv/publications/assets/24_publication.pdf

United Way of Pennsylvania (n.d.). Faith-based initiative: The Pennsylvania experience. Harrisburg, PA: Author.

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

Wilson, J., & Janoski, T. (1995). The contribution of religion to volunteer work. Sociology of Religion, 56, 137-153.

Youniss, J., & McLellan, J. (1999). Catholic schools in perspective: Religious identity, achievement, and citizenship. Phi Delta Kappan, 105-113.

Youniss, J., McLellan, J., & Yates, M. (1999). Religion, community service, and identity in American youth. Journal of Adolescence, 22, 243-253.

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

   
  Websites
 

The Center for Public Justice
http://www.cpjustice.org

The Christian Community Development Association
http://www.ccda.org

Faith and Communities Engaged in Service at the National Crime Prevention Council
http://www.ncpc.org/programs/faith-and-communities-engaged-in-service

The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life
http://www.pewforum.org

Spark: The Center for Jewish Service Learning at the Jewish Funds for Justice
http://www.jewishjustice.org/jfsj.php?page=2.11

White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ofbnp

   
   
   
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