Mental Health Conferences

21st Annual Course on Religion, Spirituality and Health

This conference is a five-day research workshop held in Durham, NC, focusing on the intersection of religion, spirituality, and health. It offers training from experts in the field and is hosted by Duke University.

Conference Overview

Some quick details about this conference.

The 21st Annual Course on Religion, Spirituality and Health is a comprehensive five-day workshop designed to provide training on conducting research in the fields of religion, spirituality, and health. Hosted by Duke University, the course features a distinguished faculty from institutions like the National Institutes of Health, Yale University, and Duke University itself. Attendees will gain insights into both quantitative and qualitative research methods, with opportunities for one-on-one mentorship with leading experts. The workshop covers a wide range of topics, including the design and management of research projects, understanding mechanisms in spirituality and health, and obtaining funding for research. Participants will also learn about the role of spirituality in treating moral injury and PTSD, and how to develop an academic career in this field.

Time and Place

Maybe the most important details of the conference.

Conference Dates: August 11–15, 2025

Location: Conference venue near Duke University

City/State: Durham, North Carolina

Event Format: in-person

Conference Organizer

This organization is hosting this conference.

Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health

The Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health at Duke University focuses on the integration of spirituality and health through research and education.

Email: Harold.Koenig@duke.edu

Schedule and Agenda

It's important to know what is planned.

The workshop includes a variety of sessions covering topics such as research design, spirituality and health, and obtaining research funding. Participants will also have opportunities for mentorship and networking.

Notable Speakers

These folks will be speaking at the conference.

Joan Romaine

Founder of the NIH Religion, Spirituality, and Health Scientific Interest Group.

Dan G. Blazer

Expert in psychiatry and epidemiology.

Benjamin Doolittle

Specializes in pediatrics and clergy well-being.

Keisha O’Garo

Focuses on spiritually-integrated cognitive processing therapy for moral injury.

Allison Lewinski

Expert in nursing and qualitative research.

Warren Kinghorn

Specializes in theology and psychiatry.

Harold G. Koenig

Expert in psychiatry, medicine, and nursing.

John P. Oliver

Focuses on chaplain research and PTSD.

CEU Details

Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).

Participants can receive a certificate equivalent to 32.0 hours of credit, subject to approval from their local institution or certifying body.

Hotel Information

You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)

Recommended accommodations are available, with details provided in the workshop materials.

Parking Information

Unless you're taking public transit.

Parking details are available in the directions to the workshop location.

Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities

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Details about sponsorship, exhibitor, and advertising opportunities are not explicitly mentioned.

Other Links and Information

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