Spiritual Care at Home: The Rebirth of Chaplaincy in the Secular Sphere

Description

Dutch society recently witnessed the birth of a newly constructed practice called ‘spiritual care at home’ (geestelijke verzorging thuis). This initiative concerns chaplaincy—both religious and non-religious—organized as a public service and practiced outside health care institutions. In fact, one can order a spiritual caregiver through a national website. De Groot acknowledges the decay of the religious field in the Netherlands in the past decades, but points out that, even where solid structures have melted, practices such as those originating in pastoral care, have been continued in a secular environment. The findings are followed by suggestions on how to evaluate these findings from a theological perspective.

Period	15 Sept 2023
Held at	VID Specialized University, Norway
Degree of Recognition	International