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Fall 2007 MRI 601 1 QTR. CREDIT October 15 – 19 8:00-10:00 am 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 October 15 – 19 10:30 am-12:30 pm 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 635 3 QTR. CREDIT October 22 – November 2 8:00-10:00 am SYMBOLIC THEOLOGY AND MARY Fr. 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 610 3 QTR. CREDITS October 22 – November 2 10:30 am-12:30 pm MARY AND THE OLD TESTAMENT Fr. François Rossier, 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, 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 634 3 QTR. CREDITS November 5 – 16 8:00-10:00 am MARY AND THE CHURCH Fr. Johann G. Roten, S.M. 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 doctrinal point of view. It will also highlight some pastoral aspects.
MRI 600 1 QTR CREDIT November 5 – 9 10:30 am-12:30 pm 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 695 1 QTR. CREDIT November 5 – 9 2:00-4:00 pm CRECHE CULTURE Fr. Johann G. Roten, S.M. Nativity sets are interesting expressions of
popular religious culture. This course situates the crèche historically
and geographically, and explores the religious and cultural significance
of its various aspects.
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