Job Description

Clergy are religious and spiritual leaders as well as teachers of their faith and tradition. In addition to conducting worship services, they may visit the sick and counsel people with personal problems.

Necessary Education

Usually a Bachelor's Degree, though some religious denominations require a Master’s Degree and others accept anyone who is “called”

Helpful High School Courses

Social Sciences, English, Communication, Business

Working Conditions

• Works long and irregular hours
• Work is partly sedentary and intellectual
• Work requires making difficult decisions under pressure
• Works in a wide variety of settings

Salary Range

• 2003, Delaware average annual salary, $44,370
• 2003, Delaware average hourly wage, $21.33

• Depends on the religious denomination
• With experience and training, many denominations allow clergy to move from small congregations to larger congregations or to administration

Personal Qualities and Interests

     You:

• Are confident and motivated
• Are tolerant and patient
• Are a good listener
• Have excellent oral communication skills
• Are willing to constantly study and learn

Did you know?

• Entry requirements vary widely from denomination to denomination.

Additional Information

• Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco

  
  

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