Research Projects | FindingsThe Marian Library is a center for research. What artistic depictions of Mary hold the most meaning for youth, and what role does Mary play in the lives of teen-agers? What place does Mary hold in film or in juvenile literature? These are among the questions that intrigue scholars at the Marian Library, the headquarters for numerous research and publication projects.
Projects are interdisciplinary and are undertaken in cooperation with the University of Dayton's departments of music, psychology, religious studies and School of Education.
Among the research projects of the Marian Library are:
- Personal thoughts and reflections about Mary from our readers.
- Exploration of the library's own holdings
- A rich field for research on topics ranging from shrines and pilgrimages to Marian images in popular religion
- Ongoing study of the current state of Marian devotion and doctrine foundational research.
Research is also encouraged through
the presentation of the Marian Library Medal, awarded
regularly to recognize outstanding achievement in mariology
the presence of scholars-in-residence who contribute to
Marian research.
Findings of Completed Research Projects
The Marian Library also publishes scholarly works.
Publications include Marian Library Studies, a journal of original
research, and Marian Studies, the proceedings of the
yearly meeting of the Mariological Society of America.
A recent issue of Marian Library Studies --
Mater Fidei et Fidelium -- contained 818 pages of essays
in five languages by 60 authors from three continents whose
research explored many areas of Marian studies.
Art and Spirituality is a new series of brief monographs
designed to promote personal meditation based on art. Its first
issue was Deep Memories: A Marianist Icon.
In addition to providing news about current activities, the
Marian Library Newsletter offers notices about new
Marian books and important Marian events, as well as information
about the Mariological Society of America.
Marian Library Publications In Print
Marian Library Newsletter--Current Edition
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Mary and the Media
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Mary in Film Database
A Faceless Madonna: Survey of Mary andYouth
Mary, Images and People: A Marian Art SurveyMary's Many Ways With God
The Art Survey
The Results of the Survey
Reactions to Marian Art
