Course Description
The course helps students understand how Mary holds a unique place in the Church’s theology, doctrine, devotion, and spirituality. It focuses on the following themes: Mariology in the context of contemporary theology; approaching the mystery of Mary, why and how Christian Spirituality is Marian; current questions related to Marian spirituality.
Bibliography
SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL, Lumen gentium, 8th chapter, (16 Nov. 1964);
CONGREGATION FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION, The Virgin Mary in Intellectual and Spiritual Formation. Letter dated March 25, 1988, Vatican City 1988;
JUAN LUIS BASTERO, Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, Four Courts Press, Dublin 2011;
PAUL HAFFNER, the Mystery of Mary, Liturgy Training Publications, Chicago 2004;
PONTIFICAL INTERNATION MARIAN ACADEMY, The Mother of the Lord. Memory, Presence, Hope, St. Pauls, New York 2007.