1st Edition
Lectio Divina as Contemplative Pedagogy Re-appropriating Monastic Practice for the Humanities
By Mary Keator
Copyright 2018
236 Pages
1 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
236 Pages
1 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
236 Pages
1 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Offering an original application of the ancient monastic practice of lectio divina to the humanities, this book demonstrates the need for further emphasis on deep reading, reflection, and contemplation in contemporary university classrooms. Each chapter provides readers with an historical overview of the four movements of this monastic method: lectio (reading), meditatio (interpreting),... Read more
Chapter 1: The Contemporary Contemplative Movement
Chapter 2: The Historical Roots of Lectio Divina
Chapter 3: Lectio: Encountering the Text
Chapter 4: Meditatio: The Search for Meaning
Chapter 5: Oratio: Responding to the Text
Chaper 6: Contemplatio: Experiencing Wisdom
Conclusion
Biography
Mary Keator, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Ancient/Medieval World Literature and English Composition at Westfield State University, USA, and lecturer in the Religious Studies and Education Departments at The Elms College.
