This unit will provide a systematic investigation of the scriptural and patristic origins of Marian doctrine and devotion in the Christian tradition. It will also trace the further development of this doctrine and devotion in the course of the Church’s history, in all the various ways which it manifests itself: art, literature, popular piety and doctrinal and liturgical expression. Special attention will be given to contemporary Church teaching and current issues in theology. A particular focus of the unit will be a careful examination of the meaning of the major Marian doctrines as they are presented in Catholic theology.
Unit Code: CT2230C
Points: 18.0
Unit Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Unit Discipline: Systematic Theology
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Catholic Theological College
Show when this Unit is running| 1. | Identify, contextualise and explain the meaning and significance of those biblical texts which refer to Mary, the mother of Jesus. |
| 2. | Demonstrate the links between the scriptural references to Mary and the developing theology of the patristic period. |
| 3. | List and expound the criteria for distinguishing theologically sound expressions of popular Marian piety from distortions. |
CT1000C, CT1001C, BS1001C and BS1002C or equivalent
lectures, seminars/tutorials
| Type | Description | Wordcount | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar or Tutorial | 1500 word seminar paper |
0 | 40.0 |
| Essay | 2500 word essay |
0 | 60.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017
Unit Record last updated: 2019-04-09 13:57:33 +1000