Career
Ministers of Religion
Community Services & Development
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Career stats
Weekly pay
$975
Prospects
Medium
Employed in Australia
22,500
Growth
Decline
Overview
Ministers of Religion perform spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faiths, and provide motivation, guidance and training in religious life for the people of congregations and parishes, and the wider community.
Job Titles
Job Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- preparing and conducting services of public worship and acknowledgments of faith
- preparing and delivering sermons homilies and special talks and planning music for services
- participating in the social and welfare activities of communities encouraging people to be aware of their responsibilities and organising participation in community projects
- conducting classes of religious instruction and supervising prayer and discussion groups retreats and seminars
- conducting premarital and family counselling and referring people to professional service agencies where necessary
- performing marriages funerals and special memorial services according to tradition and ecclesiastical and civil law
- visiting members of the community in their homes hospitals and other institutions to provide advice and religious comfort
- keeping records as required by the church and civil law
Training & Qualifications
Vocational education & training (VET)
- Diploma or Bachelor of Theology and Ministry
Short Courses Available
- Certificate III in Christian Leadership
- Certificate IV in Bible Ministry
- Certificate IV in Ministry
- Certificate IV in Talmudic Studies
- Diploma of Islamic Studies
Industry
Community Services & Development
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