Research Article

Mariology As A Theological Discipline: Mary From Historical Reality To Theological Dogma

Volume: 26 Number: 1 March 28, 2026
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Mariology As A Theological Discipline: Mary From Historical Reality To Theological Dogma

Abstract

This article examines Mariology, an original and systematic sub-discipline of Catholic theology, within the context of its place in theological thought and its relationship with other dogmatic fields. The etymological origin of the term Mariology, its historical usage, and the stages of its institutionalization as a theological discipline are analyzed. Particular emphasis is given to the systematic character of this field in light of developments before and after the Second Vatican Council in the twentieth century. The scope of the discipline of Mariology is delineated. Furthermore, Mariology’s multifaceted relationship with Christology, Ecclesiology, Eschatology, and Anthropology is evaluated. Within this interdisciplinary framework, both Mary’s unique relationship with Christ and her role as Mother of the Church and model of humanity are discussed. The article argues that treating Mariology as an independent theological discipline is necessary for both substantive coherence and pedagogical systematicity, and it provides a comprehensive account of its conceptual, historical, and methodological foundations. The study employs the historical-phenomenological method, one of the traditional methodological approaches of the History of Religions.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

History of Religion, Comparative Religious Studies

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 28, 2026

Submission Date

December 1, 2025

Acceptance Date

February 4, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 26 Number: 1

APA
Söylemez, İ., & Turan, S. (2026). Mariology As A Theological Discipline: Mary From Historical Reality To Theological Dogma. Dinbilimleri Akademik Araştırma Dergisi, 26(1), 603-627. https://doi.org/10.33415/daad.1833359
AMA
1.Söylemez İ, Turan S. Mariology As A Theological Discipline: Mary From Historical Reality To Theological Dogma. Dinbilimleri Akademik Araştırma Dergisi. 2026;26(1):603-627. doi:10.33415/daad.1833359
Chicago
Söylemez, İlknur, and Süleyman Turan. 2026. “Mariology As A Theological Discipline: Mary From Historical Reality To Theological Dogma”. Dinbilimleri Akademik Araştırma Dergisi 26 (1): 603-27. https://doi.org/10.33415/daad.1833359.
EndNote
Söylemez İ, Turan S (March 1, 2026) Mariology As A Theological Discipline: Mary From Historical Reality To Theological Dogma. Dinbilimleri Akademik Araştırma Dergisi 26 1 603–627.
IEEE
[1]İ. Söylemez and S. Turan, “Mariology As A Theological Discipline: Mary From Historical Reality To Theological Dogma”, Dinbilimleri Akademik Araştırma Dergisi, vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 603–627, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.33415/daad.1833359.
ISNAD
Söylemez, İlknur - Turan, Süleyman. “Mariology As A Theological Discipline: Mary From Historical Reality To Theological Dogma”. Dinbilimleri Akademik Araştırma Dergisi 26/1 (March 1, 2026): 603-627. https://doi.org/10.33415/daad.1833359.
JAMA
1.Söylemez İ, Turan S. Mariology As A Theological Discipline: Mary From Historical Reality To Theological Dogma. Dinbilimleri Akademik Araştırma Dergisi. 2026;26:603–627.
MLA
Söylemez, İlknur, and Süleyman Turan. “Mariology As A Theological Discipline: Mary From Historical Reality To Theological Dogma”. Dinbilimleri Akademik Araştırma Dergisi, vol. 26, no. 1, Mar. 2026, pp. 603-27, doi:10.33415/daad.1833359.
Vancouver
1.İlknur Söylemez, Süleyman Turan. Mariology As A Theological Discipline: Mary From Historical Reality To Theological Dogma. Dinbilimleri Akademik Araştırma Dergisi. 2026 Mar. 1;26(1):603-27. doi:10.33415/daad.1833359