Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Industry Areas
- Religious Organizations
- Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Day-to-Day Tasks
- Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
- Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
- Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
Work Environment
Military
Chaplains in the military usually work in offices, hospitals, and places of worship. Those assigned to sea duty work aboard ships. Those assigned to land combat units sometimes work outdoors.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
Officer
Enlisted
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
133 Directors, Religious Activities and Education in the military
Service Branches
Chaplains work in the following services:
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Workplace at a Glance
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