ProgramCIP 39.0705

Lay Ministry

A program that prepares non-ordained individuals to serve as lay pastors, religious educators, youth leaders, and other professional positions open to the laity in local churches and other settings. Includes instruction in bible studies, theology, spirituality, pastoral counseling, foundations of ministry, effective communication, and church leadership.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

FieldFrom the federal list

JobsOfficial crosswalk

KnowledgeFrom O*NET

CoursesNext

ConceptsLater

Open questionsLater

01.

Leads to

2 jobs

Directors, Religious Activities and Education21-2021
Religious Workers, All Other21-2099

02.

Knowledge those jobs draw on

Philosophy and Theology1 of 2
Education and Training1 of 2
Customer and Personal Service1 of 2
English Language1 of 2
Psychology1 of 2

How many of the linked jobs rate the area important (O*NET importance 3.5 or more out of 5).