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Minister of Religion
Ministers of 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. Ministers of religion perform these duties in churches, synagogues, temples or other places of worship. They may also work in other institutions such as schools, hospitals and prisons.
Possible Titles:
archbishop bishop cardinal chancellor chaplain evangelist granthi imam minister moderator pastor priest rabbi
Responsibilities:
Ministers of religion perform some or all of the following duties:
Conduct religious services
Administer rites of faiths such as marriages and funerals
Provide spiritual and moral guidance to members of a religious faith
Supervise, plan and administer programs of religious education
May participate in humanitarian endeavours, 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 Requirments:
Educational requirements vary, depending on the religion, and range from the completion of a college or other program in religious studies to a master's of divinity degree.
A period of study with a senior minister is usually required.
Additional information
Progression to senior positions within a religious order is possible with experience.
Courtesy of: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada