Ministers of religion conduct religious services, administer the rites of a religious faith or denomination, provide spiritual and moral guidance and perform other functions associated with the practice of a religion. Ministers of religion perform these duties in churches, synagogues, temples or other places of worship. They may also work in other institutions such as schools, hospitals and prisons.
* Educational requirements vary, depending on the religion, and range from the completion of a college or other program in religious studies to a master's of divinity degree. * A period of study with a senior minister is usually required.
Find out which institutions offer Ministers of Religion Programs by Province.
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