Course Number: DTH 765 Course Title: Mariology Term: Fall Instructor Fr. Gregory J. Lockwood

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1 1. COURSE DESCRIPTION Course Number: DTH 765 Course Title: Mariology Term: Fall 2016 Instructor Fr. Gregory J. Lockwood This course examines Marian doctrine in its scriptural, historical, and modern context using the infallible statements, Lumen Gentium and the post-conciliar documents. 2. ENVISIONED LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Students will strengthen their knowledge of Mariology in its essential aspects. 2. Students will develop a strong of research methodology as it relates to the subject matter. 3. Students will develop an awareness of the relationship of Mariology to central dogmatic formulations and historical developments. 4. Students will understand how to use appropriate Marian devotional materials in the service of their people. 3. COURSE SCHEDULE Marian study and devotion has had its highs and lows in the past forty years. The Second Vatican Council was very insistent on Mary's importance to salvation history, prayer and devotion within a Catholic context. Nevertheless, Mary, very shortly after the end of the council, was, in many cases, systematically deemphasized, and time - honored devotional practices fell into disregard or disuse. This course will endeavor to resituate the basic Marian teachings of the Church in a Scriptural, historical and modern context. Using what is said of Mary in Lumen Gentium, ch. VIII and other post - conciliar documents, Mary's importance to the faith of Catholics in the post - modern era will be emphasized. Week 1 - Prolegomena - Introduction to Mariology after Vatican II Lumen gentium, VIII; Slides Week 2 - Mariology after the Council, cont. CCC paragraphs on Mary; Bastero, chapters

2 Slides Week 3 - Mary in the New Testament I Bastero, chapters 3-7 Slides Week 4 - Mary in the New Testment II Finish Bastero Begin Hahn. Slides Week 5 - Mary in the New Testament, Mary in the Old Testament Finish Hahn. Slides Week 6 - Mary in Church History; Mary in the Early Church I; the Apocrypha Slides Begin Staples Week 7 - Mary in the Early Church II - The Apocrypha, cont. Irenaeus of Lyons. Slides Week 8 - Mary in the Early Church III - Tertullian, the Fathers, Chalcedon. Slides Week 9 - Mary in the Medieval Church Slides Finish Staples Week 10 - Mary in the Reformation/Counter Reformation Era, Post Trent. Slides Week 11 - Mary in the Modern Period - Pre - Vatican II Mariology, Mary in the Work of John Paul II; Marian Intercession. Slides ; Separate PP on Intercession. 2

3 Week 12 - Marian apparitions. Slides Weeks are reserved for student research and completion of written requirements. 4. Bibliography: The required texts for the course are: Bastero, Juan Luis. Mary, Mother of the Redeemer. Dublin: Four Courts Press, 1995 (trans. Michael Adams, 2006). [A more modern version of a post - Vatican II of Marian doctrine.] ISBN-13: Graef, Hilda. Mary: A History of Doctrine and Devotion. Westminster: Christian Classics (also Sheed and Ward), [The standard work in the history of Marian theology. There is a new edition out with additions from Fr. Thomas Thompson, SM, on post - Vatican II developments, but the additional material is uneven; if you can find an older copy, buy it.] ISBN-13: Hahn, Scott. Hail Holy Queen: The Mother of God in the Word of God. New York: Doubleday, 2004, 2006 (Image Books paperback). ISBN-13: Lumen gentium, Ch. VIII. (Vatican.va) Staples, Tim. Behold Your Mother: A Biblical and Historical Defense of the Marian Doctrines. El Cajon: Catholic Answers Press, (A modern apologetic work that sees clearly the issues in ecumenical context). ISBN-13: Selected Bibliography: Balthasar, Hans Urs von. Mary for Today. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, Balthasar, Hans Urs von, and Ratzinger, Joseph. Mary: The Church at the Source. Translated by Walker, Adrian. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, [Two theological giants speak of Mary in general terms]. Brown, R. E. et al. eds. Mary in the New Testament. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, and New York: Paulist Press, [Dated and rather critical; was a standard text for many years.] Buby, Bertrand, S.M. Mary of Galilee. Volume I: Mary in the New Testament. New York: Alba House, [New look at the New Testament data; tends to Brown's viewpoint at times but reflects newer insights as well.]. Mary of Galilee. Volume II:Woman of Israel - Daughter of Zion. New York: Alba House, [Old Testament Marian material].. Mary of Galilee, Volume III: The Marian Heritage of the Early Church. New York: Alba House, [Similar volume to Gambero]. Cantalamessa, Raniero. Mary: Mirror of the Church. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, [This work offered by a former preacher to the papal household; a nice blend of the historical, dogmatic and devotional approaches.] Congregation for Catholic Education. The Virgin Mary in Intellectual and Spiritual Formation. Roma: Libreria Editrice Vaticana,

4 Feingold, Lawrence. Manuals in Christology and Mariology. St. Louis, [For you Thomists out there.] Gambero, Luigi, S.M. Mary and the Fathers of the Church: The Blessed Virgin in Patristic Thought. Translated by Buffer, Thomas. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, [A fine, if somewhat floridly worded treatment of the basic period of mariological development].. Mary in the Middle Ages: The Blessed Virgin Mary in the Thought of Medieval Latin Theologians. Trans. By Thomas Buffer. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, International Marian Research Institute. Mary in Faith and Life in the New Age of the Church. Ndola, Zambia: Franciscan Mission Press, [Useful for its article on Apparitions (by Laurentin) as well as having a translation of Marialis Cultus as an appendix.] Jelly, Frederick M. O.P. Madonna: Mary in the Catholic Tradition. Huntington: Our Sunday Visitor Publishing, [This is a general text which covers basic material from many different areas of theological endeavor.] Laurentin, René. The Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary Today. rev. ed. Dublin: Veritas, The Truth of Christmas: Beyond the Myths. Petersham, MA.: St. Bede's Publications, [Takes a different, somewhat complex approach to the infancy narratives; a much more respectful approach to the biblical data than Brown.]. A Year of Grace with Mary: Rediscovering the Significance of Her Role in the Christian Life. Dublin: Veritas, [This book charts the return of Marian devotion in the Eighties.] Macquarrie, John. Mary for All Christians. Grand Rapids: W.B. Eerdmans, O' Carroll, Michael. Theotokos: A Theological Encyclopedia of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Wilmington: Michael Glazier, [Excellent book to own for its scope and learning; will answer many questions of general interest.] Pelikan, Jaroslav. Mary Through the Centuries: Her Place in the History of Culture. New Haven: Yale University Press, Pope John Paul II. Redemptoris Mater (Mother of the Redeemer) Mulieris Dignitatem (The Dignity of Women) Pope Paul VI. Marialis Cultus (Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary) Potterie, Ignace, de la, S.J. Mary in the Mystery of the Covenant. New York: Alba House, [Critical of Brown and earlier exegetes; a first - class scholar treats the biblical data.] Shea, Mark P. Mary: Mother of the Son, vols San Diego: Catholic Answers, [Mark is a convert layman who writes popular theology; this is a good, basic work to be recommended to our people who have questions.] Scheeben, M. J. trans. Guekers, T. L. M. J. Mariology. St. Louis: B. Herder, [A fine synthesis of patristic and medieval thought.] Reprinted, Stacpoole, Alberic, ed. Mary's Place in Christian Dialogue. Middlegreen, Slough, England: St. Paul's Publications, Tavard, George H. The Thousand Faces of the Virgin Mary. Collegeville: Liturgical Press (A Michael Glazier Book),

5 Welborn, Amy. Mary and the Christian Life: Scriptural Reflections on the First Disciple. Ijamsville, MD: Word Among Us Press, EVALUATION Students will have a discussion board question each week; full participation is expected and encouraged. The assessment of the students' involvement in this process will comprise 30% of the final grade. Students should turn in a 10-page paper focusing on some other aspect, writer or doctrine in Mariology by the end of the term. Copious footnotes and bibliographical references are required (a minimum of 10 bibliographical sources). The paper will be 70% of the final grade. the professor for topic approval. Students who have difficulty with research and composition are encouraged to pursue assistance with the Online Writing Lab (available at GRADING SCALE: A ; A ; B ; B 84-86; B ; C ; C 74-76; C D 60-69; F 59 and below 0 pts. Paper 0 pts. DB Grading Rubric for the Major Papers and Discussion Board (DB) Postings 3 pts. Paper 2 pts. DB 6 pts. Paper 4 pts. DB 9 pts. Paper 6 pts. DB 12 pts. Paper 8 pts. DB 15 pts. Paper 10 pts. DB CONTENT Absence of Understanding Analysis shows no awareness of the discipline or its methodologies as they relate to the topic. Lack of Understanding Analysis seems to misunderstand some basic concepts of the discipline or lacks ability to articulate them. Inadequate Analysis is sometimes unclear in or articulating concepts of the discipline. Adequate Analysis demonstrates an of basic concepts of the discipline but could express them with greater clarity. Solid Understanding Analysis demonstrates a clear and articulation of concepts with some sense of their wider implications. Insightful Analysis clearly demonstrates an and articulation of concepts of the discipline as they relate to the topic; highlights connections to other concepts; integrates concepts into wider contexts. RESEARCH Missing Research Paper shows no evidence of research: citation of sources missing. Inadequate research and/or Over-reliance on few sources; spotty of facts in text; pattern of citation errors. Weak research and/or Inadequate number or quality of sources; many facts not referenced; several errors in citation format. Adequate research and but needs improvement Good choice of sources but could be improved with some additions or better selection; did not always cite sources; too many citation errors. 5 Solid research and A number of relevant scholarly sources revealing solid research; sources appropriately referenced in paper; only a few minor citation errors. Excellent critical research and Critically selected and relevant scholarly sources demonstrating extensive, in-depth research; sources skillfully incorporated into paper at all necessary points; all citations follow

6 standard bibliographic format. WRITING & EXPRESSION Incomplete writing Analysis is only partially written or completely misses the topic. Writing difficult to understand, serious improvement needed Analysis fails to address the topic; confusing organization or development; little elaboration of position; insufficient control of sentence structure and vocabulary; unacceptable number of errors in grammar, usage. Episodic writing, a mix of strengths and weaknesses. Analysis noticeably neglects or misinterprets the topic; simplistic or repetitive treatment, only partially - internalized; weak organization and development, some meandering; simple sentences, below - level diction; distracting errors in grammar, usage. Acceptable writing, but could use some sharpening of skill Analysis is an uneven response to parts of the topic; somewhat conventional treatment; satisfactory organization, but more development needed; adequate syntax and diction, but could use more vigor; overall control of grammar, usage, but some errors. Solid writing, with something interesting to say. Analysis is an adequate response to the topic; some depth and complexity in treatment; persuasive organization and development, with suitable reasons and examples; level - appropriate syntax and diction; mastery of grammar, usage, with hardly any error. Command - level writing, making a clear impression Analysis is a thorough response to the topic; thoughtful and insightful examination of issues; compelling organization and development ; superior syntax and diction; error - free grammar, usage. Inadequate response Response merely provides laudatory encouragement for original post, e.g., Excellent post! You really have thought of something there. COMMUNITY INTERACTION (50 - word response) Poor response Response misses the point of the original posting. Weak response Response summarizes original posting to which it responds. Acceptable response Response makes a contribution to the posting to which it responds. Individually - conscious contributory response Response makes a contribution to the posting to which it responds and fosters its development. Community - conscious contributory response Response makes a contribution to the learning community and fosters its development. 6. DISABILITIES ACCOMMODATIONS POLICY Holy Apostles College & Seminary is committed to the goal of achieving equal educational opportunities and full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities who qualify for admission to the College. Students enrolled in online courses who have documented disabilities requiring special accommodations should contact Bob Mish, the Director of Online Student Affairs, at rmish@holyapostles.edu or In all cases, reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that all students with disabilities have access to course materials in a mode in which they can receive them. Students who have technological limitations (e.g., slow Internet connection speeds in convents) are asked to notify their instructors the first week of class for alternative means of delivery. 7. ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY Students at Holy Apostles College & Seminary are expected to practice academic honesty. 6

7 Avoiding Plagiarism In its broadest sense, plagiarism is using someone else's work or ideas, presented or claimed as your own. At this stage in your academic career, you should be fully conscious of what it means to plagiarize. This is an inherently unethical activity because it entails the uncredited use of someone else's expression of ideas for another's personal advancement; that is, it entails the use of a person merely as a means to another person s ends. Students, where applicable: Should identify the title, author, page number/webpage address, and publication date of works when directly quoting small portions of texts, articles, interviews, or websites. Students should not copy more than two paragraphs from any source as a major component of papers or projects. Should appropriately identify the source of information when paraphrasing (restating) ideas from texts, interviews, articles, or websites. Should follow the Holy Apostles College & Seminary Stylesheet (available on the Online Writing Lab s website at Consequences of Academic Dishonesty: Because of the nature of this class, academic dishonesty is taken very seriously. Students participating in academic dishonesty may be removed from the course and from the program. 8. ATTENDANCE POLICY Even though you are not required to be logged in at any precise time or day, you are expected to login several times during each week. Because this class is being taught entirely in a technologymediated forum, it is important to actively participate each week in the course. In a traditional classroom setting for a 3-credit course, students would be required to be in class 3 hours a week and prepare for class discussions 4.5 hours a week. Expect to devote at least 7 quality hours a week to this course. A failure on the student s part to actively participate in the life of the course may result in a reduction of the final grade. 9. INCOMPLETE POLICY An Incomplete is a temporary grade assigned at the discretion of the faculty member. It is typically allowed in situations in which the student has satisfactorily completed major components of the course and has the ability to finish the remaining work without re-enrolling, but has encountered extenuating circumstances, such as illness, that prevent his or her doing so prior to the last day of class. To request an incomplete, distance-learning students must first download a copy of the Incomplete Request Form. This document is located within the Shared folder of the Files tab in Populi. Secondly, students must fill in any necessary information directly within the PDF document. Lastly, students must send their form to their professor via for approval. Approval should be understood as the professor responding to the student s in favor of granting the Incomplete status of the student. Students receiving an Incomplete must submit the missing course work by the end of the sixth week following the semester in which they were enrolled. An incomplete grade (I) automatically turns into the grade of F if the course work is not completed. 7

8 Students who have completed little or no work are ineligible for an incomplete. Students who feel they are in danger of failing the course due to an inability to complete course assignments should withdraw from the course. A W (Withdrawal) will appear on the student s permanent record for any course dropped after the end of the first week of a semester to the end of the third week. A WF (Withdrawal/Fail) will appear on the student s permanent record for any course dropped after the end of the third week of a semester and on or before the Friday before the last week of the semester. 10. ABOUT YOUR PROFESSOR I m Fr. Gregory J. Lockwood, Pastor of Christ the King Parish in Kansa City, MO, and Secretary for Seminarians for Bishop Finn in the Vocations Office. I have taught in varied disciplines at the undergraduate and graduate levels for over twenty years. A former professor at Kenrick Seminary in the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, I am a Pastoral Provision priest; I am a former Lutheran pastor and a submarine force veteran from the US Navy in the 1970 s. I am married, and have five children and nine (so far) grandchildren. I specialize in Marian theology, the occasional literature of the NT era, Christology, Fundamental Theology, Bible, and Church history in general. "The Mother of Jesus of Nazareth is the Mother of God, the Mother of the Church, the Mother of Priests, and the Mother of all; she is not an ecumenical embarrassment, she is the ecumenical mother. With her Son, she is part of the most important pair of actors on the stage of history. She is, first and foremost, Mother of God, then faithful believer and example for all believers. Whatever we may think of her or those devoted to her, she will not be ignored nor forgotten." 8