I'm rolling up a bad touch cleric (BTC) and I need to make a choice how his AC is going to work. Traditionally, the BTC relies mostly on armor to get his AC up in addition to defensive spells. This, of course, comes along with all the benefits and drawbacks of wearing heavy armor. The other option I'm considering is taking a one level dip onto monk and then eventually taking the snake style feat. Taking the level of monk would allow my AC to key off my Wis modifier, which will be my main stat, and it will allow me to put stat away from Str and into Cha and Dex. This seems less reliable, however, than just wearing heavy armor. Anyway, I'm looking for opinions, things I may have overlooked, etc.
Hard to argue with a one level dip in Sohei Monk, getting to always act in the surprise round is legit.
I think if I go the monk route I'll take Master of Many Styles so I can take Snake Style at first level. Also, I think I'd want to keep stunning fist even if I'd only get to use it once a day. I'd also then probably do Ecclesitheurge cleric.