(Recorded Course) Mariology in Catholic Theology with Tim Staples

Join “the Catholic Answers guy” -- author and expert Tim Staples -- and learn firsthand the sound, biblical foundation of Marian theology.

How to get the most out of Mariology in Catholic Theology with Tim Staples:

  • First, read the course details below.
  • Prepare a notebook for note-taking and homework.
  • Students begin the course by clicking on the "Recording" and watching the instructor's lecture for Class One.
  • Complete the Week One Activities.
  • If you need review, go back and watch the recording again and/or go over the Powerpoint.
  • Repeat until all classes are complete.
  • Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records. Homeschool Connections does not provide record keeping.

Total classes: 12

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested credit: One full semester Apologetics or Theology

Instructor: Tim Staples

Course description: Mariology in the Heart of Catholic Theology

Course outline:

Class #1: Theotokos: The Greatest of all Marian Titles

Class #2: Consequences of the Rejection of Theotokos

Class #3: What is the Immaculate Conception?

Class #4: Answering Objections to the Immaculate Conception

Class #5: The Perpetual Virginity of Mary in Scripture and the Fathers of the Church

Class #6: Does the Perpetual Virginity of Mary Really Matter?

Class #7: The Assumption of Mary in Scripture

Class #8: Answering Objections to the Assumption of Mary

Class #9: Understanding God’s Plan of Salvation

Class #10: Understanding Mary’s Role in God’s Plan of Salvation

Class #11: Mary as Queen in the Kingdom of God

Class #12: Mary’s Queenship and the Dignity of Christians

Course materials:

Required: Behold Your Mother: a Biblical and Historical Defense of the Marian Doctrines by Tim Staples, ISBN # 1938983912 (https://shop.catholic.com/behold-your-mother-a-biblical-and-historical-defense-of-the-marian-doctrines/)

Recommended:

Redemptoris Mater, by Pope St. John Paul II (http://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031987_redemptoris-mater.html)

The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen Gentium, paragraphs 52-69, from the Documents of Vatican II. (http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html)

Homework: Final paper required: students pick one of the four Marian dogmas and write a paper no more than 3,000 words explaining and defending that dogma. Fewer words are better. However, it must be thorough. They must choose from 1. Mother of God 2. Immaculate Conception 3. Perpetual Virginity or 4. The Assumption. Will receive bonus points if they quote from the recommended reading list or any other Church documents they may choose. Students must stay within these parameters.