ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

 

Summer 2006

MRI 601   1 qtr. credit
June 19 - June 23;  8:00-10:00
Introduction to Mariology
Sr. 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
June 19 - June 23;  10:30-12:30
Methods in Theology
Fr. 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
June 19 - June 232:00-4:00
Research and Bibliography
Fr. 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 652  3 qtr. credits
June 26 - July 7;  8:00-10:00
SPIRITUALITY
Fr. Johann G. Roten, S.M.
This course offers a study in contemporary spirituality in light of the Christian spiritual tradition.  It will point to challenges and limitations of contemporary ideas and movements, and show the importance of past names and traditions for the present understanding of spirituality.

MRI 633  3 qtr. credits
June 26 - July 7; 10:30-12:30
Mary in the Liturgy
Fr. Thomas A. Thompson  S.M.
This course studies the importance and significance of the place of Mary in the liturgy, her presence in the mysteries of Christ celebrated throughout the liturgical year, principal Marian feasts, and doctrinal synthesis.

MRI 632  3 qtr. credits
June 26 - July 7  2:00-4:00
MARIAN SPIRITUALITY
Dr. Deyanira Flores
This course studies various Marian dimensions of the Christian life.  Exploring the various aspects of Mary's life with, in and for God, the student will be initiated to the manifold expressions of Marian Spirituality and devotions through the ages.

MRI 611 3 qtr. credits
July 10 - July 21;
  8:00-10:00
MARY AND THE APOCRYPHA
Fr. Berntrand A. Buby, S.M.
By studying the principal sources and texts of the non-canonical writings, this course will concentrate on the relationship of Mary to the Apocryphal Scriptures.  It will prepare students to study Marian symbols and topics in devotion, religious culture and art.

MRI 624   3 qtr. credits
July 10 - July 21;  10:30-12:30
Mary in pataristic Period
Fr. Luigi Gambero, S.M.
This course studies the initial developments of Marian doctrine and devotion in Greek, Latin, and Oriental patristics.  It covers the first six centuries.

MRI 630   3 qtr. credits
July 10 - July 21;  2:00-4:00
Mary in Contemporary Period
Fr. Johann G. Roten, S.M.
There is a certain tendency of looking at contemporary Mariology only from the point of view of Vatican II and the post-conciliar period.  Lumen Gentium is deeply rooted  in Marian studies preceding the conciliar text.  This course studies some of the names, tendencies and topics in Mariology of the first half of the 20th century.

LIVING WITH MARY TODAY SYMPOSIUM  2 qtr. credits  -  July 26 - July 29


 

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