Religious Identities & Professions Resources

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Working in the religious ministries sector should be thought of as a calling more than a career. Becoming a …

Becoming an Imam

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Imams are religious leaders in the religion of Islam. They lead daily prayers, teach people about the Quran (the …

Becoming a Muslim Religious Scholar

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Muslim religious scholars study the Quran and other holy texts, conduct research on the history of Islam, publish research …

Becoming a Purohit

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Purohits are priests who lead worship services, officiate at festivals, and perform ceremonies and rituals in Hindu temples and …

Becoming an Eastern Orthodox Priest

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Eastern orthodox priests lead prayers, administer the sacraments, provide spiritual support to parishioners, and oversee the daily operation of …

Becoming a Roman Catholic Priest

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Roman Catholic priests serve as either diocesan priests (sometimes called secular priests), leading individual parishes within a certain diocese, …

Becoming a Protestant Minister

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Protestant ministers provide for the spiritual, educational, and social needs of Protestant congregations and other people of the community. …

Becoming a Cantor

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Cantors lead musical liturgies in synagogues to enhance the religious experiences of worshipers. They also perform some activities in …

Becoming an Archaka

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Archakas lead worship services, perform ceremonies and rituals, and officiate at festivals in Hindu temples. They tend to the …