Abstract
End-of-life (EOL) communication is a complex and deeply spiritual process that involves addressing existential concerns, facilitating meaning-making, and providing emotional support to individuals in their final moments. Chaplains, as spiritual caregivers, play a crucial role in this communicative space by offering guidance, comfort, and religious rituals tailored to the diverse needs of dying individuals and their families. This study examines the intersection of religious foundations, communal engagement, interfaith dialogue, and the politics of religion in EOL communication. Grounded in qualitative case studies and theological discourse, this research highlights the ways in which chaplains navigate vulnerability in EOL care and contribute to the sacred meaning-making process within medical, hospice, and pastoral settings.
Presenters
Dious JosephGraduate Teaching Associate, Scrips College of Communication, Ohio University, Ohio, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Religious Community and Socialization
KEYWORDS
Spiritual Care
