United States
2636-Religious professionals
Job Title ( International classification ):
Religious professionals
ISCO Code:
2636
Job Description:
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.
Tasks:
Main Tasks include -
- (a) perpetuating sacred traditions, practices and beliefs
- (b) conducting religious services, rites and ceremonies
- (c) undertaking various administrative and social duties, including participating in committees and meetings of religious organizations
- (d) providing spiritual and moral guidance in accordance with the religion professed
- (e) propagating religious doctrines in own country or abroad
- (f) preparing religious sermons and preachings
- (g) developing and directing study courses and religious education programmes
- (h) counselling individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, and religious problems
- (i) scheduling and participating in special events such as camps, conferences, seminars, and retreats.
Inclusions:
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Bonze
- Imam
- Minister, religion
- Poojari
- Priest
- Rabbi
Exclusions:
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Lay preacher - 3413
- Monk - 3413
- Nun - 3413
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