Question 1: Compare and contrast the Charity Organization Society and the Settlement House Movement as described by our readings. Describe the similarities and differences in both their work and stated purposes.
Question 2: What unique contribution did each of them offer to the legacy of Human Services (and Social Work)?
Question 3: Describe the role and mission of the Deaconesses. In what ways do they pave the way for future human service workers?
Question 4: One striking fact regarding both the Charity Organization and Settlement homes was that both of these movements were led by women, during a time when women held little political clout or social standing. How did the faith of these women allow them to take such a prominent role in this ministry and work? What was your reaction to learning about the lives of these women?
Question 5: In the article, "Give Christ to the Neighborhood," the author argues that current human services and social work textbooks marginalize the Christian roots of these movements. Based on what you have read in this unit, do you agree or disagree? If you agree, how has this marginalization of Christian roots affected you?
Question 6: Which of these methods do you find yourself more drawn to? If you were alive during this time, which of these movements would you have most likely joined and why?
To Give Christ to the Neighborhood": A Corrective Look at the Settlement Movement and Early Christian Social Workers. Laine Scales and Michael S. Kelly
SOCIAL WORK'S LEGACY THE METHODIST SETTLEMENT MOVEMENT1 Sarah S. Kreutziger