Neil Thompson is a well-known and highly respected author in social work and the human relations field more broadly. He is currently a visiting professor at The Open University and Wrexham University. His online platform, The Neil Thompson Academy, offers a range of learning opportunities, including leadership qualifications.

Bernard Moss was Emeritus Professor of Social Work Education and Spirituality at Staffordshire University, where he began working with social work students in 1993. His particular teaching interests focused on communication skills, studies in death, dying and bereavement, and mediation studies.

Part I. Spirituality 1. Identity 2. Meaning 3. Purpose 4. Awe and wonder 5. Connectedness 6. Transcendence 7. Wisdom 8. Integrity 9. Nurturance 10. Direction 11. Openness to experience and learning 12. Wellbeing 13. Security 14. Spirituality today and tomorrow Part II. Religion 15. Making sense of religion 16. The major religions and their critics 17. Religious diversity 18. The benefits of religion 19. The problems of religion 20. Religion and morality 21. Religion and politics 22. Religion today and tomorrow Part III. Making a difference 23. Relating theory to practice 24. Perspectives 25. The loss of meaning and the meaning of loss 26. Forgiveness 27. Social justice 28. Strengths and resilience 29. Embracing diversity 30. Challenging discrimination 31. Religion, spirituality and mental health 32. Values-based practice 33. Obstacles to spiritual fulfilment 34. Epilogue