Illuminating the figure of Mary through theological and scientific study
Join us in our mission to illuminate the figure of the Virgin Mary through theological and interdisciplinary study, in dialogue with the contemporary world.
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- An association serving Mariology
Mariological research in dialogue with the theological and human sciences
The Italian Interdisciplinary Mariological Association (AMI) was founded in 1990 from the dream of scholars devoted to the Mother of the Lord. Its aim is to illuminate the figure of the Virgin Mary within the theological and human sciences and to foster ecumenical dialogue, through conferences, publications and research projects.
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1990
FoundedThe founding act came after years of meetings between theologians and scholars at the Shrine of Mary Queen of Hearts in Rome.
1992
Theotokos, a six-monthly journal, is launchedThe Association’s scholarly journal, devoted to Mary in the Scriptures, the Fathers, the history of the Church and across disciplines.
- Promoting Mariological research and formation
Serving scholarly research on the Virgin Mary
AMI promotes scholarly research on the Virgin Mary within the faith of the Church, with ecumenical openness and in dialogue with the theological and human sciences; it develops theological criteria to illuminate Marian piety and encourages the study of Mariology among young researchers and pastoral workers.
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Scholarly rigour and interdisciplinarity
A rigorous approach embracing theology, philosophy, the human sciences, art and much more.
Dialogue with the contemporary world
We address today’s questions from a theological and Mariological perspective.
- In tune with the journey of the Church
The way of beauty in Mariology
In recent years AMI has explored the aesthetic dimension of the figure of Mary through the via pulchritudinis, the way of beauty. Its latest annual conferences have been devoted to this theme, to bring out the beauty of Mariology in tune with contemporary sensibilities.
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Ecclesial openness
In tune with the journey of the Church in the world, with ecumenical openness and in cooperation with international associations.
Young researchers
We encourage the study of Mariology among young researchers and pastoral workers, with special attention to the Italian tradition.
Publications and resources
The Theotokos journal, our book series and downloadable PDF guides: AMI’s contributions for all who study and explore the figure of Mary.