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The academic program serves a diverse, international student
population: laity, religious and clergy, both men and women.
While most students seek advanced pontifical academic degrees in
theology with specialization in mariology, others simply wish to
satisfy a personal interest in Marian studies.
Founded in 1975 at the University of Dayton in affiliation with
the Pontifical Theological Faculty Marianum in Rome, the academic
program offers
The development of the academic program is rooted in Paul VI's
1974 apostolic letter Marialis Cultus, which proposes a
comprehensive approach to Marian studies that includes attention
to the biblical, liturgical, ecumenical and anthropological
dimensions.
The academic program is organized in a three-year cycle, with
courses taught in three sessions: summer, fall and spring.
Core courses include topics such as:
The study of Mary is closely related to courses in Christology,
ecclesiology and theological anthropology.
Various electives address the place of Mary in specific
theologians (e.g., Augustine) and current schools of theology
(e.g., feminist theology). Introductory courses include
theological methodology, research and bibliography.
A listing of Current Courses offered by the Marian Library /
International Marian Research Institute is available.
For additional information, please write or call Rev. Johann G.
Roten, S.M., Director at the International Marian Research
Institute/Marian Library, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
45469-1390, (937) 229-4214 or (937) 229-4258 (FAX).
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Established in 1943 by the Marianists at the University of
Dayton, the Marian Library now holds
The Marian Library's collection of non-print media includes
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Our gallery regularly displays exhibitions by contemporary
artists on religious themes, related primarily to Mary.
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One of the principal missions of the Marian Library is to be an
international center of research and study in Marian theology and
on the role of Mary in Christian life.
The Marian Library
Recognized as the world's largest and most comprehensive
collection of printed materials on
Mary
the Marian Library aims to further study and research and to
promote well-founded devotion to Mary. The library comprises a
Marian collection -- theological treatises, books on shrines,
sermon collections, anthologies of Marian poetry and other works
-- and a complementary reference collection in scripture,
patristics, systematic and spiritual theology, history, religious
art and general bibliography.
The Gallery
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Exhibits of contemporary Marian art from around the world attract
visitors to the gallery at the Marian Library throughout the
year. Numerous artists exploring timeless religious themes have
exhibited works in collage, water color, sculpture, wood carving
and other media at the gallery. We also encourage the creation of
Marian art, sponsor competitions and play a role in documenting
the value of religious art in the United States and abroad.
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