41302 – Religious leaders
41302 – Religious leaders
Religious leaders conduct religious services, administer the rites of a religious faith or denomination, provide spiritual and moral guidance and perform other functions associated with the practice of a religion. They perform these duties in churches, synagogues, temples or other places of worship. They may also work in other institutions such as schools, hospitals and correctional facilities.
Profile
Index of titles
Archbishop
Archdeacon
Assistant minister - religion
Bishop
Cardinal
Chancellor - religion
Chaplain
Chaplain - Canadian armed forces
Clergyman/woman
Curate
Evangelist
Granthi
Imam
Minister
Minister - religion
Moderator - religion
Officiating clergyman/woman
Parish priest
Pastor
Preacher
Presbyter
Priest
Rabbi
Reverend
Salvation Army commissioned officer
Television evangelist
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Conduct regular religious services
Administer rites of faiths such as marriages and funerals
Pray and promote spirituality by delivering sermons and other talks
Provide spiritual and moral guidance to members of a religious faith
Supervise, plan and administer programs of religious education
May participate in humanitarian endeavours and delivery of social services and welfare activities
May share in the administrative and financial operation of a religious community
May provide consultation services to government and other organizations.
Employment requirements
Completion of college, university or other program in religious studies is usually required. Some occupations in this unit group may require a master’s of divinity or theology.
A period of study with a senior minister is usually required.
Additional information
Progression to senior positions included in this unit group, within a religious order, is possible with experience.
Exclusions
Religion workers (42204)
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