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4154 – Professional occupations in religion

Professionals in religion 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.

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Example titles

  • Archbishop
  • Bishop
  • Cardinal
  • Chaplain
  • Evangelist
  • Granthi
  • Imam
  • Minister
  • Moderator - religion
  • Pastor
  • Priest
  • Rabbi

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

  • Other religious occupations (4217)

Breakdown summary

Broad occupational category
4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
Skill level
A – Occupations usually require university education.
Major group
41 – Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services
Minor group
415 – Social and community service professionals
Associated Career Handbook profiles
4154.0 – Professional occupations in religion
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NOC 2016 Version 1.3
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