Christianity

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Pastor

A Pastor delivers sermons, conducts ceremonies, provides religious counselling, and leads discussions, supporting individuals in their spiritual journeys.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

Chaplain

A Chaplain provides religious counselling and support, guiding individuals through challenges with empathy and strong communication skills.

Avg yearly income $69,940
Skill level Advanced

Pastoral Care Worker

A Pastoral Care Worker offers emotional and spiritual support in various settings, helping clients through difficult times and promoting wellbeing.

Avg yearly income $100,516
Skill level Beginner

Youth Minister

Youth Ministers foster young people's spiritual growth in community settings, organising events, leading worship, and providing guidance.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Advanced

Assistant Chaplain

An Assistant Chaplain offers counselling and guidance, arranging appointments and supporting clients while collaborating with religious professionals.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Minister

A Minister offers spiritual guidance and support through sermons, counselling, and community engagement in places of worship.

Avg yearly income $107,640
Skill level Advanced

Priest

A Priest offers spiritual leadership by conducting services, delivering sermons, and providing pastoral care to support their community's faith.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Philosophy Teacher

A Philosophy Teacher instructs on philosophical theories, ethical dilemmas, and critical thinking, fostering independent thought through discussions and assessments.

Avg yearly income $118,040
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in christianity

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11070NAT

Diploma of Chaplaincy
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$4,900 - $12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Chaplain Civil Celebrant
Youth Minister Pastoral Care Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Chaplain Civil Celebrant Youth Minister Pastoral Care Worker + 2 more
11237NAT

Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 18 months
$2,025 - $6,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Assistant Chaplain
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Assistant Chaplain

Bachelor of Social Work
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $100,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Worker Caseworker Social Welfare Officer
Family Support Worker Mental Health Social Worker Correctional Case Manager Art Therapist Aged Care Social Worker Community Worker Human Rights Activist Multicultural Liaison Officer Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Community Liaison Officer Community Volunteer Community Psychologist Hospital Social Worker Youth Minister Community Recovery Officer Youth Engagement Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Youth Adviser Human Rights Officer International Aid Worker Clinical Social Worker Community Advocate Youth Advocate Aged Care Coordinator Mental Health Specialist
+ 26 more

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$17,780 - $119,104
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Athletic Director Italian Teacher Biology Teacher
STEM Teacher Visual Arts Teacher Chemistry Teacher Physics Teacher Dance Teacher Philosophy Teacher German Teacher Humanities Teacher Science Teacher Vocational Education Trainer English Tutor High School Teacher Secondary School Teacher
+ 13 more

Bachelor of Arts (Classics and Ancient History)
On Campus, Online
3 years
$42,165 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Historian History Teacher
Classics Teacher Priest
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Historian History Teacher Classics Teacher Priest + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Islamic Studies)
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Priest
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Priest

Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $107,040
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher

Bachelor of Arts (Studies in Religion)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$41,994 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Religious Education Teacher Chaplain
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Religious Education Teacher Chaplain

Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $66,715
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Manager High School Teacher Secondary School Teacher
Science Teacher Physics Teacher Philosophy Teacher Humanities Teacher Drama Tutor Biology Teacher Deputy Principal Chemistry Teacher Visual Arts Teacher
+ 9 more

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Philosophy)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$33,465 - $40,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher

Doctor of Philosophy
Blended, On Campus, Online
2 - 4 years
$0 - $156,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher University Professor Academic Researcher
Philosophy Teacher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher University Professor Academic Researcher Philosophy Teacher + 1 more

Bachelor of Theology
On Campus, Online
3 years
$50,616 - $55,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker
Minister Religious Education Teacher Priest Youth Minister
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Minister Religious Education Teacher Priest Youth Minister + 4 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Theology
Blended
6 months
$0 - $8,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Minister Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Minister Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain

Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies
Blended
12 months
$0 - $17,968
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Minister Pastor Chaplain
Religious Education Teacher Youth Worker Community Development Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Minister Pastor Chaplain Religious Education Teacher Youth Worker Community Development Worker + 3 more

Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
Blended, Online
6 months
$8,400 - $12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Religious Education Teacher Youth Worker
Community Worker Pastor Minister
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Religious Education Teacher Youth Worker Community Worker Pastor Minister + 3 more

Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
On Campus, Online
12 months
$16,992
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Religious Education Teacher Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain
Minister Pastor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Religious Education Teacher Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain Minister Pastor + 2 more

Bachelor of Philosophy
On Campus
18 months
$0 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher

Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry
Online
24 months
$33,744
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Assistant Chaplain
Youth Minister
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Assistant Chaplain Youth Minister + 1 more

Master of Theological Studies
Blended, Online
24 months
$3,000 - $39,216
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Minister
Religious Education Teacher Academic Tutor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Minister Religious Education Teacher Academic Tutor + 2 more

Master of Theology
Blended, Online
18 - 24 months
$32,680 - $36,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Minister Chaplain
Academic Researcher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Minister Chaplain Academic Researcher + 1 more
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