Description
The devotion of one’s life to spirituality and the rejection of worldly pursuits such as material goods.
Alternative labels
living as a hermit
spiritual lifestyle
living as a monk
living as a nun
religious lifestyle
hermit lifestyle
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Monasticism is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Monk/nun: Monks/nuns dedicate themselves to a monastic lifestyle. They vow to take part in sprititual works as part of their religious community. Monks/nuns take part in daily prayer and often live in self-sufficient monasteries or convents alongside other monks/nuns.
Optional knowledge
Monasticism is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Monasticism – ESCO
Last updated on September 20, 2022
