Lectio Divina as Contemplative Pedagogy

<p>Offering an original application of the ancient monastic practice of <i>lectio divina</i> 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: <i>lectio</i> (reading) <i>meditatio</i> (interpreting) <i>oratio</i> (responding) and <i>contemplatio</i> (experiencing wisdom) and suggests ways to incorporate these practices in humanites courses. Keator demonstrates that the <i>lectio divina</i> method is a viable pedagogical tool to guide students slowly and methodically through literary texts and into a subjective experience of wisdom and meaning. </p>