2010 Annual Meeting
Religion & Health:
Interdisciplinary Engagement & Interpretation
Pre-conference Presentations
June 15, 2010
R. David Thomas Executive Conference Center
Durham, NC
The pre-conference presentations will be given by the Investigators who were awarded funding by the Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health, supported by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation, in response to the call for proposals "Religion, and Health: Effects, Mechanisms, and Interpretation." See schedule and descriptions of the presentations.
2010 Annual Meeting
June 16-18, 2010
R. David Thomas Executive Conference Center
Durham, NC
Online Registration Here
Paper Registration Here
Brochure
Event Program
Schedule
Speakers
Call for Papers
Application to present
Paper Sessions
Poster Session
Discussion Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
(includes registration rates, accommodation information, transportation
information, conference venue information, information for paper and
poster presenters, and answers to other common questions.)
Conference Schedule*
*Schedule is subject to change
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
| 7:30 AM | Registration Opens |
| 8:30 AM |
Opening & Introduction |
| 9:00 AM |
"A Longitudinal Study of Spiritual Engagement, Self-Transcendence, and Human Flourishing" |
| John Astin, PhD |
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| 10:00 AM |
Break |
| 10:30 AM |
"Determining the Relative Effectiveness of Faith-Based and Secular Substance Abuse Treatment Service Providers: A Comparison of Client Outcomes" |
| Thomas Gais, PhD |
|
| 11:30 AM |
"Religion-Health Mechanisms Among African American Men and Women" |
| Cheryl L. Holt, PhD |
|
| 12:30 PM |
Lunch |
| 2:00 PM |
"Religion, Aging, and Mexican American Health" |
| Neal Krause, PhD | |
| 3:00 PM |
"Understanding Social and Personal Aspects of Faith and Practice Related to Health" |
| Robert McKeown, PhD |
|
| 4:00 PM |
Break |
| 4:30 PM |
"Investigation of the Effects and Mechanisms of Religious Involvement on the Physical and Mental Health of African American Caregivers" |
| Michael Sheridan, PhD; Susanne Bennett, PhD & Barbara Soniat, PhD |
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| 5:30 PM |
"Religious Community and the Hispanic Paradox: A Theological Model of Why Mexican Immigrants Have Better Health than Americans" |
| Patrick Steffen, PhD |
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| 6:30 PM |
Adjourn |
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
| 8:30 AM |
Registration Opens |
| 10:30 AM |
Opening & Introduction |
| 11:30 AM |
"Religion, Humility, and Health in Late Life" |
| Neal Krause, PhD |
|
| 12:30 PM |
Lunch |
| 2:00 PM |
Paper Sessions |
| 2:45 PM |
Paper Sessions |
| 3:30 PM |
Break |
| 3:45 PM |
Keynote: "Walking the Mending Wall: Healing the Breaches between Religion and Medicine" |
| Rabbi Marc A. Gellman, PhD |
|
| 5:30 PM |
Poster Session & Reception |
| 7:30 PM |
Adjourn |
*Posters will remain available for viewing from Wednesday June 16 at 8:30 AM until Friday June 18 at 3:00 PM.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
| 7:30 AM |
Registration Opens |
| 8:30 AM |
Round Table Discussion |
| David Crabtree, Moderator |
|
| Dan Blazer, MD, PhD; Veena Das, PhD; Alvin Dueck, PhD; Rabbi Marc Gellman, PhD; Amy Laura Hall, PhD; James Travis, PhD |
|
| 10:15 AM |
Break |
| 10:30 AM |
8th Annual David B. Larson Memorial Lecture |
| "Reintegrating Care for the Dying, Body and Soul" |
|
| Tracy Balboni, MD, MPH |
|
| 12:30 PM |
Lunch |
| 2:00 PM |
"Yankee Doodling, Mother Tongues, and Seculareze: On Healing and Hospitality" |
| Alvin Dueck, PhD |
|
| 3:45 PM |
Break |
| 4:00 PM |
Paper Sessions |
| 4:45 PM |
Paper Sessions |
| 5:30 PM |
Paper Sessions |
| 6:15 PM |
Adjourn |
Friday, June 18, 2010
| 7:30 AM |
Registration Opens |
| 8:30 AM |
"Wounds on the Soul: Illness, Intimacy and Difficulty of Reality" |
| Veena Das, PhD |
|
| 10:15 AM |
Break |
| 10:30 AM |
Berton H. Kaplan Lecture |
| "Expanding Horizons for Spirituality Research and Its Applications" |
|
| David O. Moberg, PhD |
|
| 12:30 PM |
Lunch & Discussion Groups |
| 3:00 PM |
Adjourn |
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Call for Papers
The Society for Spirituality, Theology and Health is seeking paper and poster presentation submissions for the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Spirituality, Theology, and Health to be held at the R. David Thomas Executive Conference Center at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina and hosted by the Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health at Duke
Submissions are encouraged for paper and poster presentations related to the theme of the conference: “Religion and Health: Interdisciplinary Engagement and Interpretation.” Presentations should focus on intersections of spirituality and health through the lenses of various cultures, religions and communities. Categories for these presentations are:
Interdisciplinary Research
Mediators & Pathways
Religious Organizations & Public Health
Spirituality & Clinical Care
Theological Considerations
Other
Graduate Students
Graduate students in relevant disciplines are encouraged to submit papers and posters for presentation. Opportunities for student presentations will be provided in accordance with the quality and number of submissions.
Submission Format
Application to Present a Paper or Poster
All applications, including abstracts, for papers and posters should be submitted electronically as downloadable attachments, in Microsoft Word format to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by March 1, 2010. Authors will be notified of acceptance by April 5, 2010. After March 1, applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling acceptance basis until paper and poster sessions have been filled. You may still submit poster applications. Questions may be directed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by email or staff of the Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health by phone 919-660-7556.
Submissions not accepted as paper presentations will be considered automatically for poster presentations. If applicable, accepted paper presenters must submit Power Point presentations or other audiovisual presentation materials for their papers by June 9, 2010 so that they may be uploaded to audiovisual equipment prior to the meeting. Presenters will be expected to bring appropriate handouts.
Presentations should be 25 minutes in length, and a moderator will field questions after the 25-minute presentation. Submission of an abstract indicates that the individual listed as the presenting author will complete the registration including fee, attend the meeting, and present if the abstract is accepted.
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Discussion Groups
Conference attendees will be able to participate in discussion groups together on Friday afternoon. Boxed lunches will be provided, and participants may choose to attend any of the groups listed below. A prompt is provided, but attendees will guide the discussion. We hope this opportunity leads to much thought and collaboration among the attendees.
Opportunities for Interdisciplinary Collaboration
How Religious & Spiritual Understandings & Practices Shape Patient Care
Theology & Research
Public Health & the Role of Faith Communities
Practices of Caring & Religion & Health Research: Past, Present & Future
Opportunities for Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Do you have an idea for a collaborative research project? Are you seeking input from a colleague of a different discipline or background? Meet in Classroom A room to discuss the possibilities of collaboration and research.
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How Religious and Spiritual Understandings and Practices Shape Patient Care
Participants will share experiences of how religious or spiritual beliefs, traditions, and the like can contribute to or detract from the care of a patient. These religious or spiritual understandings or practices may be patient or practitioner centered. What future research is needed in order to meet the needs of patients and providers attempting to address these issues? Meet in Classroom C room to share your experiences and/or listen to others. Please respect patient privacy.
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Theology and Research
How can an understanding of theological traditions contribute to research in spirituality and health? How does research fall short when there is no attempt to design research and interpret findings, and implications through a theological lens? What are the implications for care of people when researchers and clinicians attempt or do not attempt to gain an understanding of the practices and beliefs one is experiencing? Meet in Classroom D room to discuss these issues.
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Public Health and the Role of Faith Communities
Public health and faith communities can be interconnected in many ways. Many faith communities host health fairs, exercise classes, blood pressure screenings, and healthy eating seminars. Many incorporate religious understandings into these health practices. Additionally, faith communities are increasingly the populations of interest in research. Are public health and faith communities naturally partnered? What role should faith communities play on a local, national, and global level in regards to promoting health? Is it legitimate for researchers, practitioners, and public health officials to approach faith communities and religious organizations for conducting research, hosting health screenings, implementing interventions, etc? Meet in Classroom E to share your thoughts.
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Practices of Caring and Religion and Health Research: Past, Present and Future
Participants will discuss the relationship between research and health care at the intersections of spirituality, theology, and health. Has past research shaped practices or understanding in the care giving setting or has it distorted the care given? What are the implications of research being done now and presented at this conference? What direction does future research need to take in relation to healthcare practice and the care given within faith communities? Meet in Classroom F with your ideas.