Spring 2010

 

MRI 601 1 qtr. Credit
Feb. 8 – Feb. 12 — 8:00–10:00 am
Introduction to Mariology
Sister Danielle Peters

Designed for students who are new to the program or who simply have an interest in Mariology, this course explores the basic Marian issues within the framework of contemporary theology and emphasizes the major developments in Mariology since Vatican II.

MRI 602 1 qtr. Credit
Feb. 8 – Feb. 12 — 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Methods in Theology
Father Johann G. Roten, S.M.

This course deals with various methods used in the study of contemporary theology. It points out their specific focus and philosophical foundation, as well as advantages and limitations. Their application to research in Mariology will be examined.

MRI 600 1 qtr. Credit
Feb. 8 – Feb. 12 — 2:00–4:00 pm
Research and Bibliography
Father Thomas A. Thompson, S.M.

This course introduces students to the resources and bibliography for theological studies, with attention to research in Mariology. It offers suggestions for organization and information management.

MRI 635 1 qtr. Credit
Feb. 15 – Feb. 19 — 8:00–10:00 am
Mary and Symbolic Theology
Father Johann G. Roten, S.M.

The relation between Mary and the Church is frequently expressed in symbolic language. This course studies the meaning, advantages and limitations of symbolic discourse when speaking about Mary, in particular in her relation to the Church.

MRI 644 1 qtr. Credit
Feb. 15 – Feb. 19 — 10:30 a.m–12:30 pm
Mary’s Place in Contemporary Catechetics
Sister M. Jean Frisk

The historical background and development of Mary's place in catechesis from Vatican II till today is the focus of this course. Emphasis is placed on school and parish religion programs.

MRI 694 1 qtr. Credit
Feb. 15 – Feb. 19 — 2:00–4:00 pm
Mary in the Media
Mr. Michael P. Duricy

This course attempts to assess Mary's place in the electronic media. News reports and web sites with Marian themes from around the world will be shown and critiqued in light of Catholic teaching on the mass media.

MRI 603 1 qtr. credit
Feb. 22 – Feb. 26 — 8:00–10:00 am
Monographic Study of Marian Texts
Father François Rossier, S.M.

This course leads the student to the understanding of Marian texts of various periods, genres, literary styles, and contents.

MRI 691 1 qtr. Credit
Feb. 22 – Feb. 26 — 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Mary in Interreligious Dialogue
Sister Celia Chua, M.I.C.

Interreligious dialogue represents a new dimension in ecumenism. This course examines Mary's affinities with various non-Christian traditions.

MRI 611 3 qtr. Credits
Mar. 1 – Mar. 5 — 8:00–10:00 am
Mar. 15 – Mar. 19 — 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Mary and the New Testament
Father Bertrand A. Buby, S.M.

This course studies the principal New Testament texts with reference to Mary as Mother of the Redeemer, as figure of the Church, and with reference to her role in the history of salvation.

MRI 610 3 qtr. Credits
Mar. 1 – Mar. 5 — 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Mar. 15 – Mar. 19 — 8:00–10:00 am
Mary and the Old Testament
Father François Rossier, S.M.

This course studies the principal Old Testament texts with reference to Mary and the history of salvation. A special emphasis will be given to the Protoevangelium, symbols and types such as New Eve, Hannah, Daughter of Zion, Ark of the Covenant, etc. The course will further show how some of these symbols and figures impacted on the New Testament and the apocryphal literature.