3413-Religious associate professionals

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Religious associate professionals
ISCO Code: 
3413
Job Description: 
Religious associate professionals provide support to ministers of religion or to a religious community, undertake religious works, preach and propagate the teachings of a particular religion and endeavour to improve well-being throught the power of faith and spiritual advice.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • (a) undertaking religious works
  • (b) preaching and propagating the teachings of a particular religious faith
  • (c) assisting at services of public worship and religious rites
  • (d) providing religious education, spiritual guidance and moral support to individuals and communities
  • (e) administering and participating in programs to provide food, clothing and shelter to those in need
  • (f) advising communities and individuals on proper behaviour and faith to preserve or improve well-being.
Inclusions: 

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Faith healer
- Lay preacher
- Monk
- Nun

Exclusions: 

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Bonze - 2636
- Imam - 2636
- Minister of religion - 2636
- Poojari - 2636
- Priest - 2636
- Rabbi - 2636
- Herbalist - 3230
- Village healer - 3230
- Witch doctor- 3230

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