Applied Religious Studies at the Intersection of Religion and Health

This roundtable explores new directions in applied religious studies at the intersection of religion and health. Participants will focus on the following themes: how specific contexts and local conditions (geographic, institutional, funding landscape) are shaping the field of applied religious studies and health; strategic development of undergraduate and graduate curricula and career development initiatives; limitations and constraints under which these programs operate; and future directions and possibilities. Each of the panelists will share insights from projects that they are undertaking to apply religious studies within health care settings: in hospitals, community clinics, trainings for health professionals and chaplains; curricular initiatives, public-facing education, and consulting work. Panelists will share highlights from their respective projects, with attention to both the challenges and opportunities of pursuing this kind of work.