FALL 2002

MRI 638  3 qtr. credits
October 14-25, 2002 8:00-10:00
Mary in Theological Anthropology
Fr. Johann G. Roten, S.M.
This course presents an anthropological approach to the understanding of Mary and examines its challenges and limitations in light of a theological study of the human person, as paradox and mystery.  It will give a special emphasis to the relationship between theological anthropology and Marian dogmas.  The first week deals with general themes of contemporary theological anthropology.  The second week assesses Mary's place in theological anthropology.

 MRI 626  3 qtr. credits
October 14-25, 2002 10:30-12:30
Mary in Modern Period
Fr. Thomas A. Thompson, S.M.
This course studies the history of Mariology from pre-Reformation period to the 20th century.  The principal Marian doctrines, devotions, and authors will be discussed, with attention to their ecclesial, theological, and social contexts.

MRI 610  3 qtr. credits
November 4-15, 2002 8:00-10:00
Mary and the Old Testament
Fr. Bertrand A. Buby, S.M.
This course studies the principal Hebrew Testament texts with reference to Mary and the history of salvation.  A special emphasis will be given to the protoevangelium, to 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, the apocryphal literature and some of the medieval writings.  It will also prepare students to study Mary as the prototype and model of the church.

MRI 631  3 qtr. credits
November 4-15, 2002  10:30-12:30
Mary in Doctrine
Fr. Johann G. Roten, S.M.
This course presents the biblical, historical, systematic and social study of the principal Marian doctrines, such as the Divine Maternity, Virginity, Immaculate Conception, and Assumption.  It will also explore the questions of Mary's spiritual maternity, intercession, and mediation.

SPRING 2003

MRI 600  1 qtr. credit
March 3-7, 2003 8:00-10:00
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 601   1 qtr. credit
March 3-7, 2003  10:30-12:30
Introduction to Marian Studies
Fr. Johann G. Roten, S.M.
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
March 3-7, 2003 2:00-4:00
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 632  3 qtr. credits
March 10-21, 2003 8:00-10:00
Marian Spirituality
Fr. Johann G. Roten, S.M.
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 633  3 qtr. credits
March 10-21, 2003 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 694  1 qtr. credit
March 10-14, 2003 2:00-4:00
The Life of Mary in Film
Mr. Michael P. Duricy
This course will examine presentations of the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary in motion pictures.  Clips will be shown from films representing different periods of cinematic style and development with an emphasis on films from the recent Marian Revival (1985-present).  Catholic teaching on the mass media, in general, and on film, in particular, will also be discussed.

MRI 614   1 qtr. credit
March 17-21, 2003 2:00-4:00
The Psalms and Marian Spirituality
Fr. Bertrand A. Buby, S.M.
This course looks at Psalms from a Marian perspective.  What are the main Marian typologies of the Psalms?  To what extent are Marian liturgy and Marian spirituality inspired by the Psalms?

MRI 630  3 qtr. credits
March 24-April 4, 2003  8:00-10:00
Mary in Contemporary Period I
Fr. Johann G. Roten, S.M.
This course 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.

 MRI 611  3 qtr. credits
March 24-April 4, 2003 10:30-12:30
Mary and the Apocrypha
Fr. Bertrand 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 in the Apocryphal Scriptures.  It will prepare students to study Marian symbols and topics in devotion, religious culture and art.

MRI 691  1 qtr. credit
March 24-28, 2003 2:00-4:00
Mary's Spiritual Maternity
Fr. Johann G. Roten, S.M.
This course examines the significance of Mary's spiritual motherhood; spiritual motherhood and education/formation in the spiritual life; the Holy Spirit and Mary's spiritual motherhood; Mary's faith and our faith; Marian consecration and growth in the spiritual life.

MRI 698  1 qtr. credit
March 31-April 4, 2003 2:00-4:00
Mary and the Internet
Mr. Michael P. Duricy,
 Sr. Danielle Peters,
Alejandro Caņadas
This course will provide an introduction on the history and nature of the Internet and web design.  Catholic teaching on the mass media, in general, and on the Internet, in particular, will also be discussed.  Numerous web sites with Marian themes from around the world will be shown and critiqued with regard to content and design.

MRI 601  1 qtr. credit
June 16-20, 2003 8:00-10:00
Introduction to Marian Studies
Fr. Johann G. Roten, S.M.
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 600  1 qtr. credit
June 16-20, 2003  10:30-12:30
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 602  1 qtr. credit
June 16-20, 2003 2:00-4:00
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 633  3 qtr. credits
June 23-July 4, 2003 10:30-12:30
Mary in 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 693  1 qtr. credit
June 23-27, 2003 2:00-4:00
Fr. Bertrand A. Buby, S.M.
Scriptural Foundations of the Collection of Marian Masses
This course analyses the scriptural contents of the 1986 Collection of Marian Masses and their significance for the spiritual life.

MRI 636  1 qtr. credit
June 30-July 4, 2003 2:00-4:00
The Marian Spirituality of the Magnificat
Sr. Mary Catherine Nolan, O.P.
In situating Mary with regard to the Magnificat, this course studies the exegetical, theological, spiritual and social dimensions of Mary's Song.

MRI 632  3 qtr. credits
July 7-18, 2003 8:00-10:00
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 7-18, 2003 10:30-12:30
Mary and the Apocrypha
Fr. Bertrand 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 in the Apocryphal Scriptures.  It will prepare students to study Marian symbols and topics in devotion, religious culture and art.

MRI 696  1 qtr. credit
July 7-11, 2003 2:00-4:00
Marian Hymns and Spirituality
Fr. Thomas A. Thompson, S.M.
This course studies the repertoire of contemporary Marian hymns used in various Christian churches.  It will examine the spiritual significance of these hymns as it is expressed in melody and lyrics.

MRI 695   1 qtr. credit
July 14-18, 2003  2:00-4:00
Marian Art and the Apocrypha
Fr. Johann G. Roten, S.M.
This course explores the relationship between Marian art and the Apocrypha.  It will surface major narrative motifs and symbols in Marian art and their origin in some of the more popular apocryphal writings.

MRI 624   3 qtr. credits
July 21-August 1, 2003  8:00-10:00
Mary in Patristic 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 21-August 1, 2003  10:30-12:30
Mary in Contemporary Period II
Sr. Isabell Naumann
Studying the teachings of Vatican II about Mary and subsequent magisterial developments, this course also explores important names, events and trends in Marian studies during the second half of the 20th century.

MRI 691   1 qtr. credit
July 21-25,  2003  2:00-4:00
Mary and Religious Education
Sr. M. Jean Frisk
How should Mary be presented in schools and parishes?  This course offers to answer this question highlighting important points of catechetical history and Marian theology.

MRI 698   1 qtr. credit
July 28-August 1, 2003  2:00-4:00
Mary and the Internet
Mr. Michael P. Duricy,
Sr. Danielle Peters,
Alejandro Caņadas
This course will provide an introduction on the history and nature of the Internet and web design.  Catholic teaching on the mass media, in general, and on the Internet, in particular, will also be discussed.  Numerous web sites with Marian themes from around the world will be shown and critiqued with regard to content and design.

MRI 630   3 qtr. credits
October 20-31, 2003  8:00-10:00
Mary in Contemporary Period II
Fr. Johann G. Roten, S.M.
Studying the teachings of Vatican II about Mary and subsequent magisterial developments, this course also explores important names, events and trends in Marian studies during the second half of the 20th century.

MRI 624   3 qtr. credits
October 20-31, 2003  10:30-12:30
Mary in Patristic Period
Fr. Bertrand A. Buby, 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 633  3 qtr. credits
November 3-14, 2003  8:00-10:00
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 652   3 qtr. credits
November 3-14, 2003  10:30-12:30
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.