Also called: Faith Formation Director, Christian Education Director
Runs a congregation's classes for kids and adults — Sunday school, confirmation, and more.
Writes lesson plans, trains volunteer teachers, and organizes a vacation Bible school for 200 kids.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in religious education, theology, or education.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Religious Education, Theology, Education.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI can draft lesson plans, but training volunteer teachers and running VBS for 200 kids stay human.
Classes: Child development CTE class, Speech, World religions or history.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-2021.
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