The traditional account of Christian monasticism begins with St Paul of Thebes retreating to a cave in the Egyptian desert avoid the persecution. St Paul is probably a mythical figure, but there were probably Egyptian hermits at this time.
Without question there were Christian hermits in Egypt by the early 4th century. The best known of whom is St Anthony.
Early in the 4th century, Anthony organizes other hermits, living nearby in the desert, into a partly shared existence. For most of the week they would live a solitary life. But. on Sundays they came together for worship and a communal meal. This was the beginning of a monastic community.
The monastic tradition developed in the early Christian Church as individuals sought a deeper spiritual life through solitude, prayer, and ascetic practices. Monasteries became centers of learning and preservation of knowledge during the Middle Ages. Monasticism has continued to evolve over time with various orders and traditions emerging within Christianity.
The principles of growth and development include the orderly and sequential process of development, individual variations in rates and patterns of growth, the interaction of nature and nurture in influencing development, and the lifelong nature of development. These principles help us understand the typical patterns and milestones of human growth and development across the lifespan.
The three basic areas of human development are physical development, cognitive development, and social-emotional development. Physical development involves changes in the body and brain, cognitive development refers to mental processes like reasoning and problem-solving, and social-emotional development includes relationships with others and emotional well-being.
The seven basic principles of development are: 1. Development is lifelong. 2. Development is multidirectional. 3. Development is multidimensional. 4. Development is influenced by multiple contexts. 5. Development involves both gains and losses. 6. Development is characterized by plasticity. 7. Development is influenced by the interaction of nature and nurture.
Moral development is a specific aspect of cognitive development that involves understanding and internalizing moral principles and values. While moral development is influenced by general cognitive development, it is a distinct process that focuses on moral reasoning and decision-making. Moral development typically progresses alongside general cognitive development but is also influenced by social and cultural factors.
The behaviorist tradition is a psychological approach that focuses on observable behaviors rather than internal mental processes. It emphasizes how behavior is shaped by external factors like rewards and punishments. Key figures in this tradition include B.F. Skinner and John B. Watson.
No. There are Christian monasteries and non-Christian monasteries. Within the Christian tradition, there are many kinds of monastic observances. I am sure the same is true for non-Christian monastic communities.
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A monastic house is a residence where members of a religious order, such as monks or nuns, live a communal life dedicated to prayer, work, and contemplation. These houses are often organized around a specific religious tradition and follow a prescribed rule of life.
There are a few which come to mind. In the monastic/convent tradition, mother superior, abbess, sister, novice for the divisions in the hierarchy of a convent or cloister. Deaconess is in common use in the Presbyterian tradition.
Pierre Salmon has written: 'The abbot in monastic tradition' -- subject(s): History, Monasticism and religious orders, Religious Superiors
St. Benedict was the key religious figure in the development of monasteries in the west. St. Benedict developed rules for monastic life which are still used today.
A Monastic Trio was created in 1968.
Not all monastic churches were cruciform. The larger churches were cruciform, regardless of whether they were monastic or not, and the smaller ones were in simple rectangular shapes, regardless of whether they were monastic or not.
Monastic refers to life as a monk or nun. Monasticism can be found in all world religions. Monastic movement is likely to be a monastry.
Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem was created in 1975.
Bose Monastic Community was created in 1965.
Monastic Order of Avallon was created in 1970.