Combine the study of Mary with the study of the Marianist Community and its charisms.

This 12-hour certificate is a graduate-level introduction to Marian studies. It can be taken as a stand-alone series of courses or as part of either of our MA degrees. Students tailor their own program with a selection of four three-credit courses from topics that include “Mary in Sacred Scripture and Early Church Tradition,” “Mary in Liturgy” and “Ministry in a Marian and Marianist Spirit.” Students have access to the world class Marian library, a rare collection of books, periodicals, articles, prints and religious artifacts related to Mary.

Students who have been admitted to the doctoral program may elect to focus their studies in Mariology. Students will write Marian-focused seminar papers as part of their doctoral course work, which can include Marian-focused doctoral seminars and directed studies. Students also write qualifying exam questions focused on Mariology, and make at least one presentation on their Marian research at the University's Stander Symposium or Marian Forum.