24-08 Mary in the Catholic Tradition

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Mary in the Catholic Tradition, developed by Notre Dame professor Dr. Timothy Matovina, provides an introduction to Mariology by attending to Marian devotion, liturgical feasts, apparitions, art, dogmas, magisterial teaching, and theological writings. The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the rudiments of Mariology so that they may better understand and teach the gift of the Blessed Virgin Mary within both parishes and Catholic schools. 

Course Content

Unit 1: Mary in the Gospels

Unit 2: Marian dogmas in Roman Catholicism

Unit 3: Mary in the Second Vatican Council and subsequent papal teaching

Unit 4: Mary and women

Unit 5: Our Lady of Guadalupe

Course Format

• Six weeks in duration; first week for orientation.
• Up to 20 students in each course.
• Video lectures with text transcripts available.
• Supplemental readings are provided to encourage further exploration, internet links provided for all readings.
• Written assignments (200-250) required.
• Facilitator-moderated weekly Zoom sessions with participants.

Participation Requirements

• View or read the lecture for each unit.
• Read assigned texts; keep notes, questions, and comments for class discussions.
• Answer weekly discussion question. 
• Respond to weekly unit assignment.
• Attend weekly Zoom for each unit. If you cannot attend, you can still meet the participation requirements.
• Complete the course evaluation.

Time Expectations

3 to 5 hours per week, depending on your learning style and schedule.

Course Certificate

An electronic certificate of completion awarding 25 contact hours will be available in course when completing all course requirements.

Area: Catholic Doctrine