This unit explores the place of Mary in the tradition of western Christianity, through various prisms: theology, scripture, art, spirituality, history, hymnody and more. Mary will be studied using the tools of these disciplines. The unit will consider the role of Mary in history, culture and theology both methodically and critically.
Unit Code: CH3320Y
Points: 18.0
Unit Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit Discipline: Church History
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Yarra Theological Union
Show when this Unit is running| 1. | Analyse the biblical foundations to Christian traditions concerning Mary |
| 2. | Set out the theologies about, cults of, and devotion to Mary within their historical context |
| 3. | Describe the mutual effect of developments in theological reflection upon Mary and of cultural and artistic expressions of her and her cult |
| 4. | Assess a Marian spirituality in the light of the theological, biblical and historical traditions concerning Mary |
| 5. | Present a sustained and multidisciplinary argument on a selected aspect of the Christian tradition concerning Mary |
CH1001 or CT1001 or DS1000Y or equivalent
Lecture, seminar, Gallery visit
| Name | Description | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Reflection – 500 words |
10.0 |
| Essay | Reflection – 500 words |
10.0 |
| Essay | Reflection – 500 words |
10.0 |
| Essay | Reflection – 500 words |
10.0 |
| Essay | Reflection – 500 words |
10.0 |
| Essay | Major Essay – 2500 words |
50.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2016
Unit Record last updated: 2019-03-25 13:14:01 +1100