As a theologian, I have always been interested in understanding the lives of nuns. I was particularly fascinated with the Catholic Church’s leadership levels and orders among the nuns. Most importantly, I wanted to understand their social standing and if they get social security. So, there was no doubt that my thesis research led me … Read more

Being a devout Christian with a keen interest in convents and nuns, I was especially intrigued by their thoughts around Halloween. In particular, nun costumes since they are very popular during this holiday. Having had very close interactions with nuns during missions in Mexico, I got the opportunity to find out, from the horse’s mouth, … Read more

During my time in seminary school, I was quite enthusiastic about learning the rich identities of various Christian groups. The nuns particularly captured my interest due to their uniquely set-apart way of life. I was thrilled when I got a golden opportunity to visit a convent of Carmelite nuns in Cleveland. I made insightful interactions … Read more

As a theologian, I am interested in various denominations and their religious practices. Recently, the Anglican Church sparked my interest, and I was fascinated by the Anglican Nuns. Growing up, I only knew about Catholic Nuns since we lived in a Catholic community. I decided to conduct more research and learn all about them. I … Read more

As a devout Christian and theologian, I find it hard to reconcile my feelings with the harsh realities within major denominations such as the Catholic Church. Numerous sources reveal that many (not all) nuns show a tremendous amount of cruelty, especially to children who go to convent schools. When an old friend who went to … Read more

As a theologian, I take an interest in the drinking practices of different religious groups. I was especially intrigued by the nuns after discovering the controversy behind drinking in different orders. I decided to conduct more research on this and therefore visited a Catholic church to get first-hand information. I was lucky enough to interact … Read more

As a theologian, I have always been intrigued by Catholic nuns and their beliefs in dressing and makeup. My curiosity drove me to the local Catholic Church as a volunteer, where I interacted with and observed the nuns and their affairs. My experience allowed me to have a close and in-depth look at how they … Read more

I have always had an interest in learning about nuns. As a theologian, I have taken this interest further into researching nuns. I have a friend whose sister is a nun; sometimes, I go to her to learn a thing or two. During our interactions, I discovered that the nun population is reducing. It prompted … Read more

As a theologian and longtime Christian, I recently decided to research nuns. I find the nun’s vocation intriguing, especially their schedule. It prompted me to want to learn about their daily schedule. Luckily, I have a friend whose sister is a nun. Through my friend, I had several sit-downs with her and got first-hand information … Read more

As a theology student, I was keen on understanding various Christian doctrines for a long time. I was particularly invested in understanding the lives of nuns and whether they are allowed to use modern technology. During my research, interviewing, and spending time in convents, I learned much about the nuns’ lifestyles and the rules on … Read more