2008 Meeting
The 1st Annual Meeting of the Society of Spirituality, Theology & Health
"Spirituality, Health and Human Flourishing:
Meaning? Measurement? Implications?"
Hosted by The Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health
For the proceedings of the Annual Meeting, please see the links below and the links for Paper and Poster Sessions to the right.
June 25-27, 2008
R. David Thomas Executive Conference Center, Duke Fuqua School of Business in Durham, North Carolina
Opening Remarks: (video pop-up)
John K. Templeton, Jr., M.D.
Keynote:
Wednesday, June 25, 8:00 PM
"Spirituality, Theology and Health: Challenges and Possibilities" (video pop-up)
William Roper, M.D., M.P.H., CEO, UNC Health System
Notes
Plenary Speakers
Thursday June 26, 8:30 AM
Religious Struggles: A Fork in the Road to Growth or Decline (video pop-up)
Kenneth Pargament, Ph.D.
Handout
Thursday June 26, 11:00 AM
"Religion and Health in Aging Societies: Reaping What is Sown" (video pop-up)
Ellen Idler, PhD
Handout
Friday June 27, 8:30 AM
"Spirituality and Health: The Role of Practical Theology" (video pop-up)
John Swinton, PhD
Handout
Friday June 27, 10:15 AM
"Human Flourishing: An Epidemiologist's Perspective" (video pop-up)
Jeff Levin, PhD, MPH
Handout
Paper Sessions
For a listing of the Paper Sessions as well as abstracts and presentation materials, click here.
Poster Sessions
For a listing of the posters presented at the Poster Session as well as abstracts and presentation materials, click here
Conference Program
* Please note the following correction for the Poster Session information:
"Daily Spiritual Experiences and Perceived Quality of Life of Young Adult Women: Exploring the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence (A Pilot Study)"
Carolyn J. Nickerson, MSN, MA, EdD, RN
Associate Professor
Duquesne University School of Nursing
*Co-authors: Alison Colbert PhD, APRN-BC; Rick Zoucha PhD, APRN, BC, CTN; Jennifer Behun BSN, RN
