Religion scientific researcher

Religion scientific researchers study concepts related to religions, beliefs and spirituality. They apply rationality in the pursue of morality and ethics by studying of scripture, religion, discipline, and divine law.

The following job titles also refer to religion scientific researcher:

religious studies researcher
theology scholar
theologist
theologian
theology researcher
religious studies scholar
theology studies researcher
theology studies scholar

Doctoral or equivalent level is generally required to work as religion scientific researcher. However, this requirement may differ in some countries.

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

• the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
• the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
• the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

Religion scientific researcher is a Skill level 4 occupation.

These occupations, although different, require a lot of knowledge and skills similar to religion scientific researcher.

philosopher
thanatology researcher
anthropologist
literary scholar
communication scientist

These occupations require some skills and knowledge of religion scientific researcher. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of religion scientific researcher with a significant experience and/or extensive training.

This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of religion scientific researcher.

History of theology: The study of the development and evolution of theology throughout history.
Religious studies: Study of religious behaviour, beliefs, and institutions from a secular point of view and based on methodologies from various fields such as anthropology, sociology, and philosophy.
Theology: The study of systematically and rationally understanding, explaining, and criticising religious ideas, concepts, and all things divine.
Scientific research methodology: The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.

These skills are necessary for the role of religion scientific researcher.

Interpret religious texts: Interpret the contents and messages of religious texts in order to develop spiritually and help others in their spiritual development, to apply the appropriate passages and messages during services and ceremonies, or for theological learning.
Perform scientific research: Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.
Apply scientific methods: Apply scientific methods and techniques to investigate phenomena, by acquiring new knowledge or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of religion scientific researcher. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Logic: The study and use of accurate reasoning, where the legitimacy of arguments is measured by their logical form and not by content.
History: The discipline that studies, analyses, and presents the events of the past related to humans.
Philosophy: The different philosophical systems, their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices and their impact on human culture.
Pedagogy: The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.
Rhetoric: The art of discourse that aims at improving the ability of writers and speakers to inform, persuade or motivate their audience.
Ethics: The philosophical study that deals with solving questions of human morality; it defines and systemises concepts such as right, wrong, and crime.

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of religion scientific researcher. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Write research proposals: Synthetise and write proposals aiming to solve research problems. Draft the proposal baseline and objectives, the estimated budget, risks and impact. Document the advances and new developments on the relevant subject and field of study.
Conduct religious missions: Conduct missions, developed in a religious context, in foreign countries in order to provide aid and charity services, teach locals on religious matters and found religious organisations in the mission area.
Work within communities: Establish social projects aimed at community development and active citizen participation.
Do historical research: Use scientific methods to research history and culture.
Develop policies on religion-related matters: Develop policies concerning religion-related matters such as religious freedom, the place of religion at schoo or promoting religious activities.
Perform religious ceremonies: Perform the ritual acts and apply the traditional religious texts during ceremonial events, such as funerals, confirmation, baptism, birth rites and other religious ceremonies.
Provide spiritual counselling: Assist individuals and groups seeking guidance in their religious convictions, or support in their spiritual experience, so that they are affirmed and confident in their faith.
Apply teaching strategies: Employ various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct students, such as communicating content in terms they can understand, organising talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary. Use a wide range of teaching devices and methodologies appropriate to the class content, the learners’ level, goals, and priorities.
Assist families in crisis situations: Help families by counselling them on how to cope with serious situations, where to find more specialised assistance and services that can help them overcome the family problems.
Develop scientific theories: Formulate scientific theories based on empirical observations, gathered data and theories of other scientists.
Write scientific papers: Present the hypothesis, findings, and conclusions of your scientific research in your field of expertise in a professional publication.
Teach religious texts: Teach the content and interpretation methods of religious texts in order to facilitate spiritual or theological learning.
Conduct qualitative research: Gather relevant information by applying systematic methods, such as interviews, focus groups, text analysis, observations and case studies.
Train religious professionals: Train individuals working or aspiring to work in religious professions in their duties, such as preaching methods, interpretation of religious texts, leading of prayers and other worship activities, and other religious activities relating to that profession. Ensure that the students will perform their function in a manner compliant with the religious organisation they belong to.
Prepare religious services: Perform the necessary actions for the preparation of religious services and ceremonies, such as gathering the necessary props and materials, cleaning tools, writing and practicing sermons and other speeches, and other preparation activities.
Promote religious activities: Promote events, attendance to religious services and ceremonies, and the participation in religious traditions and festivities in a community in order to enhance the role religion plays in that community.

2636 – Religious professionals

 

 

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References

1. Religion scientific researcher – ESCO