Buetta Warkentin
MSW, RSW, MTS
Associate Professor of Social Work, Interim Field Education Coordinator
Buetta Warkentin (she/her) has been a faculty member at Booth University College since 2006, with previous professional experience working with children, youth and families. Buetta holds Masters degrees in Social Work and Theological Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University, and is a member of the Manitoba College of Social Workers. She is on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Society for Spirituality and Social Work, and the Manitoba College of Social Workers. Research interests include the impact of hybrid course delivery on pedagogy and student learning, and the intersection of spirituality and religion in the lives and work of social workers. Buetta enjoys seeing students light up with the passion for justice and the heart of compassion that guide social workers in pursuing transformation with individuals, families, communities and our world.
Education
Master of Social Work, Master of Theological Studies, from Wilfrid Laurier University
Research
Research interests include:
- The intersection of spirituality and religion in the lives and work of social workers
- The role of Christianity in the evolution of the profession of social work and the delivery of social services
- The impact of hybrid course delivery on student learning and engagement
Publications
Warkentin, B., Sottie, C., & Sawatsky, S. (for review) “It's not about imposing what I believe or what I value”: Social workers' personal reflections on religion and spirituality and their influence on practice. Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought.
Warkentin, B., & Sawatsky, A. (2018). Points of discourse: Reconciling Christianity and social work through critical theory. Social Work and Christianity 45(2), 57-67.
Warkentin, B. (2018). Spiritual but not religious: The fine line between the sacred and the secular on the Camino de Santiago. Social Work and Christianity 45(1), 109-121.
Warkentin, B. (2017). Teaching social work with groups: Integrating didactic, experiential and reflective learning. Social Work with Groups 40(3), 233-243.
Steiner, S., Warkentin, B., Smith, M. (2011). Community forums: A Unique approach to Community service learning. Canadian Journal of Education 34(1).
Schwartz, K.D., Warkentin, B., Wilkinson, W. (2008). Faith-based social services in North America: A comparison of American and Canadian religious history and initiative. Social Work and Christianity 35(2) 123-147.
Conference Presentations
Spirituality, Religion and Worldview in Practicing Social Workers. June 8, 2022. Society for Spirituality and Social Work Conference. Religion, Spirituality and Worldview in the Practice of Social Work. November 19, 2021, (with Dr. Cynthia Sottie & Dr. Alexander Sawatsky). North American Association of Christians in Social Work Annual Convention.
Spiritual Care: Journeying on the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage. November, 2017. North American Association of Christians in Social Work Annual Convention.
Reconciling Critical Social Work Approaches with Faith Based Practice. November 19, 2016, (with Dr. Alexander Sawatsky). North American Association of Christians in Social Work Annual Convention.
Integration of Theory and Practice: Exploring Integrative Field Seminar Models; June 2, 2015, (with Prof. Bonnie Bryant and Prof. Florette Giasson). Canadian Association of Social Work Educators Annual Conference.
Teaching Social Work with Groups: Making the Covert Overt; November 8, 2014. North American Association of Christians in Social Work Annual Convention
Expressive and Creative Techniques in Education and Practice: Development and Use of Therapeutic Games with Children and Adolescents; November 12, 2010. North American Association of Christians in Social Work Annual Convention.