Studies on Christian Monasticism: With Emphasis on the Ascetic Traditions and Trends of the Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Church

Chapter - 1
Asceticism and Monasticism: A General Introduction
Common Definitions and Etymology
The Historical Background
Ascetic Life vs Family Life: Biblical and Orthodox Perspective
Eastern Orthodox Spirituality and Mysticism-based Ascetic life
Community Life-based Monasticism
Chapter - 2
General Ascetic Traditions in Major World Religions
Popular Pre-Ascetic Trends
Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism and Islam
Chapter - 3
Global Christian Ascetic Movement and Tradition
History of Christian Asceticism
Ecclesiastical Traditions of Asceticism
Various Categories of Christian Asceticism
Ascetic/Monastic movements and Eco-friendliness
Monastic Spirituality: A Life-long Divine Project
Chapter - 4
Patristics on Asceticism
The Sayings of Ascetic Desert Fathers
Basilian Asceticism and Monastic Teachings
Patristic Perspective on Three Ascetic Virtues
Poverty, Silence and Modesty
Comprehensive Patristic Teachings as 'Rules of Life' for Monastics
Widespread Patristic Teachings on 'Ways of Life' for Monastics
Chapter - 5
The Growth and Development of Various Ascetic/Monastic Traditions
The Growth of Western Ascetic Tradition and Its Influence in India: Especially on the Malankara Church
Eastern Ascetic/Monastic Traditions in Syria and Mesopotamia
The Ethiopian Ascetic/Monastic Influence
Chapter - 6
The Ashram Movement and Phases of Asceticism in India; Monastic Establishments and Movements in the Malankara Church
The Christian Ashram Movement in the Pan-Indian Context and Its Influence
The Passive and Active Phases of Asceticism, and Adaptive Models
The Monastic Establishment and Movements of Religious Communities in the Malankara Church
Illustrious Ascetic/Monastic Models in the Malankara Church in the Modern Period
Chapter - 7
The Present Monasteries and Convents in the Malankara Church
Religious Community Life: Leadership vs. Freedom
Religious Community Life: Cross vs. Joy
Community Life and a Disciplined Monastic Spirituality
Chapter - 8
The Future of Asceticism and Monastic Mission in the Malankara Orthodox Church
Introductory Note on Historic Trends
Impediments and Challenges
Adaptation and Contextualization of Monastic Rules
A Novel Ashram Concept
Possibilities and Suggestions
Chapter - 9
Biblical Contemplations on Ascetic/Monastic Spirituality
Biblical Contemplations of 'Psalm 45'
Biblical Contemplations of 'Nazareth'
Biblical Contemplations of "Transfiguration on Mount Tabor'
Fruitless Leafy Fig Tree: Symbolic Warning to Ascetics/Monastics
Biblical Contemplations of Bethany on Christian/Monastic Spirituality
Biblical Contemplations on Prophet Elisha as a Model for Monastic Holiness
Biblical Contemplations on 'Little Foxes, the Common Sins in
Monastic life
Biblical Contemplations on John the Baptist as an 'Ascetic/Monastic Model'