minister of religion

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.

ESCO Code

2636.2

NACE Code

94.91 - Activities of religious organisations

96.99 - Other personal service activities n.e.c.

Alternative Labels

minister of the church

deacon

bishop

nun

priest

church minister

spiritual leader

member of the clergy

religious minister

ordained clergyman

monk

pastor

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:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply knowledge of human behaviour build community relations engage in debates foster dialogue in society interpret religious texts observe confidentiality perform religious ceremonies perform religious rituals prepare religious services promote religious activities provide social counselling provide spiritual counselling represent religious institution respond to enquiries set organisational policies show intercultural awareness supervise religious organisations

Essential Knowledge

canon law

Optional Skills and Competences

assist in church service assist missionary work conduct educational activities conduct public presentations coordinate charity services develop educational resources develop policies on religion-related matters develop professional network ensure cross-department cooperation establish collaborative relations guide conversion keep task records liaise with local authorities manage budgets manage fundraising activities manage staff manage volunteers memorise script mentor individuals officiate weddings ordain religious officials participate in rabbinical court proceedings perform church service perform fundraising activities perform puja perform ritual cleaning activities practise singing provide charity services reinforce positive behaviour sing support volunteers teach religious texts train religious professionals

Optional Knowledge

Bible texts Christianity Islam Latin cultural customs on food preparation cultural practices regarding animal slaughter hinduism islamic studies judaism psychological counselling methods quran torah vocal techniques

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ed256ed0-0432-4969-8544-3e5e01a517a9

Status

released

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