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(55)Dei Verbum , 24.
(56) Cf. ibid. , 24; Optatam Totius , 16.
(57) Dei Verbum , 10.
(58) Cf. ibid. , 10.
(Excerpt from the 1988 letter from the Congregation for
Catholic Education on "The Virgin Mary in
Intellectual and Spiritual
Formation).
PONTIFICAL DEGREES (S.T.L./S.T.D.)
INTRODUCTORY | MRI 600 | Research and Bibliography (1cr) |
COURSES | MRI 601 | Introduction to Contemporary Mariology (1 cr) |
MRI 602 | Methods in Theology (1 cr) | |
CORE COURSES | MRI 610 | Mary and the Old Testament |
MRI 611 | Mary and the New Testament | |
MRI 612 | Mary and the Apocrypha | |
MRI 620 | Christ in Patristic Period | |
MRI 621 | Church in Patristic Period | |
MRI 624 | Mary in Patristic Period | |
MRI 625 | Mary in Medieval Period | |
MRI 626 | Mary in Modern Period | |
MRI 630 | Mary in Contemporary Period | |
MRI 631 | Marian Doctrine | |
MRI 632 | Marian Spirituality | |
MRI 633 | Mary in Liturgy | |
MRI 634 | Mary and the Church | |
MRI 636 | Mary and Ecumenism | |
MRI 638 | Mary in Theological Anthropology | |
MRI 650 | Ecclesiology | |
MRI 651 | Christology (Soteriology) | |
MRI 652 | Spirituality | |
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SPECIAL COURSES | MRI 691 | Special Marian Topics (1-3 crs) |
MRI 692 | Monographs (1-3 crs) | |
MRI 695 | Mary in Art (1-3 crs) | |
MRI 696 | Mary in Music (1-3 crs) | |
MRI 697 | Mary in Literature (1-3 crs) | |
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MARIANIST COURSES | MRI 640 | Chaminade: Marian Apostle |
MRI 641 | Sources of Chaminade | |
MRI 642 | A History of Marian Spirituality | |
MRI 643 | Adele de Trenquelleon and her Spirituality | |
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THESIS | MRI 790 | Dissertation (12 crs) |
MRI 600 RESEARCH AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
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.
Designed for students who are new to the program or who simply have an interest in Mariology, this course explores basic Marian issues and emphasizes major developments in Mariology since Vatican II.
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.
Study of the principal Old Testament texts with reference to Mary and the work of redemption; protoevangelium; types and symbols, e.g., Eve, Hannah, Daughter of Sion, and Ark of the Covenant.
Study of the principal New Testament texts with reference to Mary as Mother of the Redeemer, as figure of the Church, and with reference to her role in the history of salvation.
By studying the principal Old and New Testament texts with reference to Mary, and their impact on the apocryphal writings, this course will concentrate on the relationship of Mary to the Hebrew Scriptures. It will prepare students to study Marian symbols and topics in devotion, religious culture and art.
Study of selected patristic texts regarding the redemptive work of Christ.
Study of selected patristic texts regarding the Church as instrument or sacrament of salvation.
Initial developments of Marian doctrine and devotion in Greek, Latin, and Oriental patristics (first six centuries).
Study of the development of Mariology from the 7th century till the Renaissance: Marian doctrines, Marian devotions, Mary in art and liturgy, Marian feasts, and principal Marian works.
Study of the development of Mariology from the Renaissance until the 20th century: principal Marian questions/controversies, Marian devotions, Marian shrines, Mary in art and liturgy, Marian feasts, and principal Marian works.
Study of the teaching of Vatican II about the Blessed Virgin Mary, especially in chapter VIII of Lumen Gentium and its implications and developments in contemporary Marian doctrine and devotion. Recent encyclicals on Mary.
Historical and theological study of principal Marian doctrines: Divine maternity, virginity, Immaculate Conception, and Assumption. Study of the question of Mary's spiritual maternity, intercession, and mediation.
Study of Marian spirituality, e.g., Mary and the Holy Spirit, Mary's virtues, Mary as first disciple of the Lord, as Servant of the Lord, and as Model of the Church. This course likewise studies the various historical expressions of Marian spirituality, e.g., the place of Mary in the spirituality of various religious congregations.
Importance and significance of the liturgical cult of Mary, her presence in the mysteries of Christ celebrated throughout the liturgical year, principal Marian feasts, and doctrinal synthesis.
This course concentrated on the various pastoral dimensions of Marian theology.
Study of Mary and her place in the Church and related questions as seen by the various Christian and other religious traditions.
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.
By using selected texts, this course investigates Fr. William Joseph Chaminade's spiritual development and method. Special attention will be given to the Marian dimension of his spirituality and apostolic method.
A study of Chaminade's teachings on Mary contrasted with those of his contemporaries, writers of the 17th and 18th centuries, as well as earlier Christian sources.
Based on the spiritual charism of William Joseph Chaminade, this course attempts to trace the history of the Chaminadean charism up to the present, taking into consideration its various corporate and cultural expressions.
By using selected texts, this Marianist studies course investigates Adele de Trenquelleon's spiritual development and method.
The Church as the people of God, Bride of Christ, the Body of Christ. The mission of service leading to the establishment of the Kingdom of God. The Church as sacrament of salvation.
The redemptive work of Christ, Son of God made man: Our Eternal Mediator, Savior, Redeemer, Messianic character of the Kingdom.
Basic elements of spirituality; its various schools with emphasis on the French school.
Study of a particular contemporary Marian question: Marian apparitions, Mary and Feminism, Mary and Liberation Theology, etc.
Detailed study of the Marian writings of a father or doctor of the Church or of a modern writer on Mary.
Study of the place of Mary in art, concentration on specific themes or periods.
Study of the place of Mary in music, concentration on specific themes or periods.
Study of the place of Mary in literature, concentration on specific themes or periods.
Each student registers for 12 credits of dissertation guidance.
The applicant should have a reading knowledge of Latin and a modern language other than English. Formation in biblical Greek and Hebrew is also strongly recommended. Special consideration may be given to well-qualified students who have some deficiency, especially in Latin.
The applicant must have adequate background in the study of philosophy (at least 9-12 semester credits), especially in such basic areas as logic, metaphysics, epistemology, and rational psychology.
The applicant should have the equivalent of a Baccalaureate of
Sacred Theology (S.T.B.). Ordinarily
this would compare favorably with the first three years of study in
a seminary. For those with an
M.A. in Theology/Religious Studies, it would probably mean at
least an additional year of study,
e.g., 18 more semester credits.
Each applicant is evaluated as to past achievements.
Applicants will be asked to make up
deficiencies before being formally admitted into the program. In
evaluating past work, IMRI considers the
strength and breadth of previously acquired degrees, courses taken,
other academic work, and work
experience.
Below is an outline of the basic course work that some
pontifical universities require for the S.T.B.
Credits are listed in terms of quarter credits; three quarter credits
equal two semester credits:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Admission into the program is approved by the Director of IMRI and his council. Those who possess all the requirements are admitted without reservation. Those who do not possess all the requirements are admitted provisionally, pending confirmation by the Marianum in Rome.
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