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Authorized form of name
Institute of Religion (Houston, Tex.)
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- Institute of Religion
- Institute of Spirituality and Health
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Dates of existence
1955-
History
The Institute of Religion, now known as the Institute of Spirituality and Health, was founded in 1955 by members of the Houston medical and religious communities. The Institute established the first medical ethics center and one of the first hospital chaplaincy programs in the United States. The Institute conducts lectures on subjects related to medical ethics, healthcare, spirituality and well-being.
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Authority record identifier
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n77013883