Question 1

What hard/technical skills are most important for Religious Educators?

Accepted Answer

A religious educator needs to be able to develop a course, choose textbooks appropriate for the course, grade, advise, and work with a department to develop program goals and outcomes. In addition, a religious educator needs to possess skills in working with Word, PowerPoint, and other computer programs. Knowledge in technology is also essential, especially as online education becomes more popular. These technical skills include uploading courses to the institution's online programming, filming and uploading video lectures and course announcements, logging grades, etc.

Question 2

What skills stand out on Religious Educator resumes?

Accepted Answer

In addition to the level of education and years of experience, there are certain skills that stand out on a Religious Educator's resume. These skills are generally developed through work experience. Skills such as developing course material, the ability to create and develop new courses that correspond with the core curriculum for the department, people skills that are beneficial in working with students and co-educators, expertise in one's field, which may include publications in scholarly journals, and educational skills and experiences (i.e., experience building course curriculum, experience in the collegiate classroom, etc.)

Question 3

What skills will help Religious Educators earn the most?

Accepted Answer

This honestly depends on the university and the geographic location of the university. The skills mentioned will definitely be beneficial and aid in getting one's foot in the door in religious education, but the salary for each educator is determined by the institution. Many factors can influence earnings, such as whether the institution is a private or state school, how it is funded, what programs are offered, and if the university is affiliated with a religious denomination.

Question 4

What soft skills should all Religious Educators possess?

Accepted Answer

The soft skills that are most valuable for a religious educator are creativity, people skills, and ambition. Creativity is essential as an educator as one is consistently building course material and developing new ways to present the material to an ever-changing demographic of students. People skills are also necessary. It is important to be an expert in one's field and to have skills in education but being able to relate to and work with students is essential. Students need to feel they can approach their professor and ask questions if necessary. Relating to one's students is an important part of higher education. Ambition is also necessary. Religious educators never stop being students themselves. It requires ambition to continue one's education and develop more knowledge and skills in the field of study. This may include furthering a degree, certifications, training, etc.

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Questions about religious educator skills

What hard/technical skills are most important for Religious Educators?

What skills stand out on Religious Educator resumes?

What skills will help Religious Educators earn the most?

What soft skills should all Religious Educators possess?