monasticism
The devotion of one's life to spirituality and the rejection of worldly pursuits such as material goods.
Monks/nuns dedicate themselves to a monastic lifestyle. They vow to take part in sprititual works as part of their religious community. Monks/nuns take part in daily prayer and often live in self-sufficient monasteries or convents alongside other monks/nuns.
Competences and skills
44 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesprayer
The spiritual act of worship, thanksgiving or request for help to a deity.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencetheology
The study of systematically and rationally understanding, explaining, and criticising religious ideas, concepts, and all things divine.
Essential skills and competences 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceguide conversion
Guide individuals who wish to change their faith in the processes related to the conversion to a particular religion, in their religious development on their new religious path, and performing the conversion itself.
Cross-sector
4 competencesestablish collaborative relations
Establish a connection between organisations or individuals which may benefit from communicating with one another in order to facilitate an enduring positive collaborative relationship between both parties.
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.
observe confidentiality
Observe the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.
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.
Optional knowledge 10 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceBuddhism
The rites, traditions and history of the Buddhism.
Sector-specific
6 competencesBible texts
The content and interpretations of the bible texts, its different components, the different types of Bibles, and its history.
Christianity
The traditions, ceremonies, history and denominations of the Christian religion.
crop production principles
Principles in growing crops, the natural cycle, nursing of nature, growth conditions and principles of organic and sustainable production. Quality criterias and requirements of seeds, plants and crop.
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hinduism
The rites, traditions and history of the Hindu religion.
Islam
The traditions, ceremonies and history of the Islam, as well as its current system.
judaism
The traditions, ceremonies and history of the Jewish religion, as well as its current system.
Cross-sector
3 competencesaccounting techniques
The techniques of recording and summarising business and financial transactions and analysing, verifying, and reporting the results.
classical languages
All dead languages, no longer actively used, originating from various periods in history, such as Latin from Antiquity, Middle English from the Middle Ages, Classical Maya from the Pre-colonial Americas, and Renaissance Italian from the Early Modern Period.
- Scope note
- It includes Ancient Greek, Latin and Sanskrit
vocal techniques
The various techniques for using your voice correctly without exhausting or damaging it when changing voice in tone and volume.
Optional skills and competences 26 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceperform puja
Perform the traditional functions and ceremonial rites dealing with worship in the Hindu religion.
Sector-specific
12 competencesassist missionary work
Assist in the tasks fulfilled by missionaries, such as improving health care, education, spiritual guidance, literacy, social justice, and other charitable tasks, in a specific area, in order to spread spiritual messages and also to provide aid where possible.
conduct educational activities
Plan, perform and supervise educational activities for a variety of audiences, such as for school children, university students, specialist groups, or members of the public.
foster dialogue in society
Foster intercultural dialogue in civil society on a variety of controversial topics such as religious and ethical issues.
harvest crop
Mow, pick or cut agricultural crop products manually or using appropriate tools and machinery. Taking into account the relevant quality criteria of products, hygiene prescriptions and using the appropriate methods.
memorise script
Memorise a set of lines or specific information in order to convey it correctly to a target audience.
perform church service
Perform the rites and traditions which are involved in a church service and leading communal worship, such as giving sermons, reading psalms and scriptures, singing hymns, performing eucharist, and other rites.
perform ritual cleaning activities
Clean equipment and tools according to set traditions and rites, handling the materials as prescribed.
provide charity services
Provide services for charity causes, or perform an independent activity related to community service, such as providing food and shelter, performing fundraising activities for charitable causes, gathering support for charity, and other charitable services.
represent religious institution
Perform public functions as a representative of a religious institution, which strive to promote the institution and its activities and strive for accurate representation and inclusion in umbrella organisations.
sing
Use the voice to produce musical sounds, marked by tone and rhythm.
use cooking techniques
Apply cooking techniques including grilling, frying, boiling, braising, poaching, baking or roasting.
welcome tour groups
Greet newly arrived groups of tourists at their starting point to announce details of upcoming events and travel arrangements.
Cross-sector
13 competencesapply intercultural teaching strategies
Ensure that the content, methods, materials and the general learning experience is inclusive for all students and takes into account the expectations and experiences of learners from diverse cultural backgrounds. Explore individual and social stereotypes and develop cross-cultural teaching strategies.
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.
- Scope note
- This includes the use of teaching devices such as diagrams and other visual aids.
build community relations
Establish affectionate and long-lasting relationships with local communities, e.g. by organising special programms for kindergarden, schools and for dissabled and older people, raising awareness and receiving community appreciation in return.
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.
design space for religious needs
Design spaces to respond to religious needs and worship, such as prayer rooms.
follow work schedule
Manage the sequence of activities in order to deliver completed work on agreed deadlines by following a work schedule.
liaise with local authorities
Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.
organise labour
Organise, allocate and coordinate members of the team. Organise production programmes and plan the production and sales. Purchase materials and equipment. Manage stocks.
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.
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.
respond to enquiries
Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.
show intercultural awareness
Show sensibility towards cultural differences by taking actions which facilitate positive interaction between international organisations, between groups or individuals of different cultures, and to promote integration in a community.
teach religious texts
Teach the content and interpretation methods of religious texts in order to facilitate spiritual or theological learning.