[asa] Duke Summer Workships

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Subject: Duke University Summer Research Workshops

For those making summer plans now, we'd like to invite you to sign up for
our
Duke University Summer Research Workshops. This is the 5th year that the
research workshops are being offered, and the dates are July 21-25 and
August
11-15, 2008. Because of the intense nature of this training that includes
individual mentorship, the workshops are LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS EACH, so
it
is important to register early. More information on the workshops and on
how
to register can be found at:
http://www.dukespiritualityandhealth.org/education/summer-research/.

These workshops, presented by Duke's Center for Spirituality, Theology and
Health, compress a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship into 5 days, and are the
only place in the world where specific training on how to conduct research
on
religion, spirituality and health can be obtained from people who have been
active in the field for nearly 25 years. We strongly recommend these
courses
for both researchers early in their careers and seasoned researchers wishing
to
shift their work into this area, as well as students considering an academic
career in this area. However, anyone interested in the area of religion,
spirituality and health will find that the information presented and
relationships established will be well worth their time. The workshops are
open
to all persons regardless of academic degree, level of training, or academic
discipline.

As a member of the Cabinet of Liaisons of the Association of Professional
Chaplains, and out of desire to encourage research by chaplains on
spirituality
and health, we are offering all APC members a $200 discount on workshop
tuition
(in addition to continuing education credit).

WORKSHOP CONTENT
Resources on spirituality and health
Review of previous research on religion, spirituality and health
Strengths and weaknesses of previous research
Applying findings to clinical practice
Spirituality of the health care provider
Theological considerations and concerns
Highest priority studies for future research
Strengths and weaknesses of religion/spirituality measures
Quantitative and qualitative research designs
Carrying out and managing a research project
Writing a grant to NIH or private foundations
Where to obtain funding for research in this area
Writing a research paper for publication and getting it published
Presenting research to professional and public audiences
Working with the media
Developing research and academic careers in this area

These are just a few of the areas that workshop faculty will cover.
Workshop
faculty include Dan G. Blazer, Verna Benner Carson, Timothy Daaleman, Dana
E.
King, Harold G. Koenig, Keith G. Meador, and Redford B. Williams.
Biosketches
of workshop faculty can be found at:
http://www.dukespiritualityandhealth.org/resources/pdfs/Summer%20Research%20
Cou
rse%20Faculty%20Biosketches.pdf. Complete schedules for each workshop can
be
found on our website.

All questions about the workshops should be directed to Harold G. Koenig
(koenig@geri.duke.edu) and all completed registration forms with tuition
should
be sent to Duke University Medical Center, c/o Harold G. Koenig, 415 Clarion
Dr., Durham, NC 27705.

PLEASE LET YOUR FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, AND STUDENTS KNOW ABOUT THESE
WORKSHOPS.
There may be limited scholarships available for those demonstrating extreme
need and promising academic careers, although these will be on a competitive
basis.

Sincerely,

Harold G. Koenig, M.D.

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Received on Sun Dec 16 06:39:36 2007