Hierarchy view
minister of religion
Description
Code
2636.2
Description
Ministers of religion lead religious organisations or communities, perform spiritual and religious ceremonies and provide spiritual guidance to members of a particular religious group. They may undertake missionary work, pastoral or preaching work, or work within a religious order or community, such as a monastery or convent. Ministers of religion perform duties such as leading worship services, giving religious education, officiating at funerals and marriages, counselling congregation members and offer a range of other community services, both in conjunction with the organisation they work for, and through their own personal day to day activities.
Alternative Labels
bishop
church minister
deacon
member of the clergy
minister of religion
minister of the church
monk
nun
ordained clergyman
pastor
priest
religious minister
spiritual leader
Regulatory Aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
Optional Skills and Competences
Concept URI
Status
released