ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book offers re-visioning of the ancient monastic practice of lectio divina as a way for educators to keep meditative thinking alive in Humanities courses. Lectio divina is a contemplative practice, composed of a four-fold movement that positions students as the subjects of the learning process. The four-fold movement are: lectio, meditatio, oratio and Contemplatio. Lectio in the lectio divina method, teaches students to slow down, focus and concentrate on the text before them. Meditatio in the lectio divina method, teaches students how to interpret a text for deeper meaning and purpose. Oratio in the lectio divina method, teaches students how to respond meaningfully to the texts that they are reading. Contemplatio is the fruit of the lectio divina practice. Compassion demands that all of us, educators and students, put down our digital devices.
