The Therapeutic Landscape of a Marian Apparition Site in Conyers, Georgia.

Abstract

Since October 13, 1990, the Virgin Mary and Her son, Jesus Christ, have been appearing to a local woman in Conyers, Georgia. This research effort in no way attempt to validate the appearances of these holy persons. Instead, this study focuses on the impact such heavenly apparitions are having on the landscape of and the people visiting the apparition site known as The Farm. This thesis utilizes a cultural geographic analysis of the events occurring in Conyers, Georgia, and addresses concepts such as therapeutic landscape, symbolic landscape, and sense of place. The main focus of the thesis is to elucidate whether this apparition site can be considered a therapeutic landscape. This research fits into and contributes to the new humanistic cultural geography. The goals of this study are to determine what factors contribute to the therapeutic value of Conyers' landscape and why pilgrims attach significance and meaning to this place.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 09, 1996
Accession Number
ADA319273

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  • Tara L. Sweeney

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  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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  • Biomedical

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  • Cameras
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