Director of Religious Education

Also called: Faith Formation Director

Runs religious education programs for kids, teens, and adults at a congregation.

A day in the life

Plans Sunday school lessons, trains volunteer teachers, and organizes a summer camp.

Pay over a career

Starting
$32k
Typical
$50k
High
$72k

BLS directors of religious activities and education (approx).

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's; often in religious studies or education.

Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Religious Studies, Education.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years). Estimate.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI helps write lesson plans; training volunteers and leading programs for kids and families stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP English Language, Child development class, Speech.

Official data: O*NET occupation 21-2021.

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