The Decline of Monasticism
From Word & Table by Stephen Gauthier, Alex Wilgus
March 12, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 329
About this episode
This episode explores the reasons behind the decline of cloistered monastic orders in the West.
Why did cloistered monastic orders decline or give way to other types of religious orders in the West?
People in this episode
Hosts: Stephen Gauthier, Alex Wilgus
Topics covered
- monasticism
- religious orders
- decline
- Christianity
- spirituality
Keywords
- monasticism
- decline
- religious orders
- Christianity
- spirituality
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: monastic orders, religious orders
Places: the West
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