Christian
Dominicans (Order of Preachers)
Mainstream Catholic mendicant order founded by Dominic de Guzmán (1216). Distinctive preaching and academic emphasis.
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Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control2/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control1/10
Emotional Control2/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — mainstream Catholic mendicant order.
Profile facts
Founded
1216
Members
≈5,700 Dominicans globally
Active in
Global
In context
The Dominicans operate global preaching, academic, and pastoral missions. Aquinas's Summa Theologica is foundational. Mainstream Catholic religious life.
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- 1216Founded by Dominic de Guzmán
Sources
- Simon Tugwell, OP, 'Early Dominicans: Selected Writings' (Paulist Press, Classics of Western Spirituality, 1982) search ↗
- William A. Hinnebusch, OP, 'The History of the Dominican Order' (Alba House, 1965, 2 vols) search ↗
We cite sources by name and outlet rather than fabricating links. The search ↗ link runs a Google Scholar query for the cited title — useful for verifying academic sources. For news outlets, search the outlet's own archive.
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.