Summer 2010

MRI 601 1 qtr. credit
June 7–June 11; 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
June 7–June 11; 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
June 7–June 11; 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 610 3 qtr. credits
June 14–June 25; 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 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.

MRI 650 3 qtr. credits
June 14–June 25; 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Ecclesiology
Father Johann G. Roten, S.M.
While giving special attention to the writings of major theologians regarding their understanding of the Church, this course also studies recent developments in African, Asian, Latin American and North Atlantic ecclesiologies. It will discuss the relationship between the Church as mystery and historical reality.

MRI 694 1 qtr. credit
June 14–18; 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 625 3 qtr. credits
June 28–July 9; 8:00–10:00 AM
Mary in the Medieval Period, Part I
Dr. Deyanira Flores
This course studies the development of Marian doctrine and devotion in the Western Church from the seventh century to the Renaissance. It will attempt to situate Marian Studies of the Middle Ages within the context of religious mentalities and culture.

MRI 636 3 qtr. credits
June 28–July 9; 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Mary in Ecumenism
Father Thomas A. Thompson, S.M.
This course proposes the study of Mary and her place in the Church and related questions as seen by the various Christian and other religious traditions.

MRI 644 1 qtr. credit
June 28–July 2; 2:00–4:00 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 603 1 qtr. credit
July 5–9; 2:00–4:00 PM
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 634 3 qtr. credits
July 12–July 23—8:00–10:00 AM
Mary and the Church
Sister Danielle Peters
Not the least of Vatican II's merits was to point out Mary's place at the heart of the Church. In reassessing the Mary–Church relationship, the Council retrieved a Patristic theme of great importance. This course attempts to explore the Mary–Church theme from both a historical and a doctrinal point of view. It will also highlight some pastoral aspects.

MRI 624 3 qtr. credits
July 12–July 23—10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Mary and the Church in the Patristic Period
Father Thomas Buffer
This course explores the relation between Mary and the Church in the teaching of the Fathers. It will focus on the most ancient roots of the Mary–Church parallelism and the first attempts to elaborate Marian doctrine (Irenaeus). It will also examine the relation between Mary and the Church in the ancient African tradition (Tertulian, Cyprian), in the Alexandrian school (Clement of Alexandria), and in the Latin tradition (Ambrose, Augustine).

MRI 692 1 qtr. credit
July 12–July 16—2:00–4:00 PM
The Holy Spirit and Mary in the Patristic Period
Father Luigi Gambero, S.M.
This course contemplates Mary in the mystery of the Holy Spirit as pondered by some of the Fathers. It pays special attention to the role of the Holy Spirit at the Incarnation and for Mary's virginity.

MRI 691 1 qtr. credit
July 19–July 23—2:00-4:00 PM
Mary in Interreligious Dialogue
Sister Celia Chua, M.I.C.
Father Vincent Wiseman, O.P.
Interreligious dialogue represents a new dimension in ecumenism. This course examines Mary's affinities with various non-Christian traditions.

MRI 700
July 27–29
Symposium
Mary in the Consecrated Life