Monasticism

usgb/məˈnæstɪsɪzəm/
noun

The way of life of monks or nuns, who live apart from society in isolated communities, mainly for religious purposes.

The practice of monasticism played a significant role in the spread of Christianity during the middle ages.
Visual representation of "monasticism" - The way of life of monks or nuns, who live apart from society in isolated communities, mainly for religious purposes.

Often appears as...

  • benedictine monasticism
  • christian monasticism
noun

The way of life of monks or nuns, who live apart from society in isolated communities, mainly for religious purposes.

The practice of monasticism played a significant role in the spread of Christianity during the middle ages.
Visual representation of "monasticism" - The way of life of monks or nuns, who live apart from society in isolated communities, mainly for religious purposes.

Often appears as...

  • benedictine monasticism
  • christian monasticism
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Religious Roots

Monasticism is rooted in religious practice, often associated with Christianity but also present in other religions.

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Buddhist traditions also embrace monasticism.
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Community Life

Monasticism involves living in a community away from society, focusing on spiritual goals and self-discipline.

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He decided to join monasticism for a life of meditation and prayer.
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Vows and Commitment

Monks and nuns in monasticism often take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

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Taking vows was her first step towards monasticism.
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Quote examples

Susan Hill

English Author

Theology is endlessly interesting in that you can study it without believing in anything. I do believe, but you don't have to. I got very caught up in the 11th-century monasticism and the Cistercians. My dissertation was about Aelred of Rievaulx and one of his books.
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Stanley Hauerwas

American Theologian

The fact that monasticism preceded the identification of greed as a primal sin is an important reminder that our very ability to name sin is a theological achievement.
Portrait of Stanley Hauerwas

Quote examples

Susan Hill

English Author

Theology is endlessly interesting in that you can study it without believing in anything. I do believe, but you don't have to. I got very caught up in the 11th-century monasticism and the Cistercians. My dissertation was about Aelred of Rievaulx and one of his books.
Portrait of Susan Hill

Quote examples

Stanley Hauerwas

American Theologian

The fact that monasticism preceded the identification of greed as a primal sin is an important reminder that our very ability to name sin is a theological achievement.
Portrait of Stanley Hauerwas
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