ISCO Unit Group 3413 Religious Associate Professionals
Definition
Religious Associate Professionals: 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 through the power of faith and spiritual advice.
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 programmes 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.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Faith healer
- Lay preacher
- Monk
- Nun
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
Occupations
| Occupation | Title |
|---|---|
| C3413.2 | ISCO Occupation Group 3413.2 Pastoral Worker |
| C3413.1 | ISCO Occupation Group 3413.1 Monk Or Nun |
