Overview
Pursue the calling to offer spiritual support to members of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard — as well as their families. Conduct services. Deliver guidance. Develop programs to meet the religious needs of the brave men and women who serve their own higher cause.
Description
Support religious programs with your strength. Assist a Chaplain in the field. The Religion specialty is a high-profile field that uniquely blends religious services and personal security for the Navy’s clergy.
You could find yourself at a Naval base, in a hospital, or with the Marines supporting the clergy of all faiths. If making a real difference in people’s lives is important to you, the Religion field may be an ideal place to serve.
To qualify for a position in the Religion field, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent. If you have an applicable advanced degree, you may also be interested in a career as an Officer in the Navy Chaplain Corps.
Specifics
Reservists in this occupational specialty typically find themselves taking on the Religious Program Specialist role, developing and supporting programs to meet the needs of Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard personnel and their families.
- As part of this occupational specialty, you could:
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- Provide support for religious activities
- Maintain records and ecclesiastical documents of various faith groups
- Operate, manage and maintain religious ministry facilities afloat and ashore
- Assist in preparing devotional and religious educational materials and audiovisual displays
Training
Training in this field prepares you for religious and administrative positions in the civilian community. It also offers you the chance to see places and meet people you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Your training will translate directly toward credit hours for a vocational certificate or an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. You’ll become familiar with religious studies and expeditionary skills training that will benefit you in either a religious or a business environment.
More Information
To learn how you can pursue a job in Religion in the Navy Reserve, visit ways to join or contact a Navy Reserve Recruiter.