// Unit group · 2636

Religious Professionals

Religious professionals function as perpetuators of sacred traditions, practices and beliefs. They conduct religious services, celebrate or 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.

2 Professionals / 26 Legal, Social and Cultural Professionals / 263 Social and Religious Professionals / All level 4

// Working conditions

Shift work

// Hand tools

No hand tools in this set.

perpetuating sacred traditions, practices and beliefs

conducting religious services, rites and ceremonies

undertaking various administrative and social duties, including participating in committees and meetings of religious organizations

providing spiritual and moral guidance in accordance with the religion professed

propagating religious doctrines in own country or abroad

preparing and presenting religious sermons

developing and directing study courses and religious education programmes

counselling individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, and religious problems

scheduling and participating in special events such as camps, conferences, seminars, and retreats.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Bonze
- Imam
- Minister of religion
- Poojari
- Priest
- Rabbi

Excluded occupations

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Lay preacher - 3413
- Monk - 3413
- Nun - 3413

Notes

Members of religious orders whose work involves performing the tasks of other occupations, for example as teachers, nurses or welfare support workers, should be classified according to the main tasks and duties performed in the job.

Indexed job titles 31