Patience and skills in disseminating the doctrine
Religious Professionals must be able to demonstrate patience because they may preach to people with different religious backgrounds.
Religious Professionals
Descriptions & Duties
- Religious Professionals are the formal leaders within certain religions. They conduct religious services, preaching sermons, celebrate or administer the rites of a religious faith, provide spiritual and moral guidance and perform other functions associated with sacred traditions, practices and beliefs.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- Generally have a bachelor's degree of arts in religious studies
Work Environment
- Religious Professionals work in religious bodies such as churches or temples. They sometimes work evenings, weekends, and holidays to propagate religious doctrines.