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- Contributos da teologia do laicado de Yves Congar para a formação dos leigos no contexto da igreja em PortugalPublication . Matos, Frederico Onofre Batista Lourenço de; Neto, Tiago Miguel FialhoThe present dissertation in Theology proposes a reflection on the role of the laity in the Church. Drawing on Yves Congar’s theology of the laity, it problematizes the identity and mission of the laity within the Church. Based on the theological consideration of the participation of the baptized in the triplex munus of Christ (priest, prophet, and king), attention is given to two fundamental dimensions of the face the Church seeks to assume in the third millennium: the sensus fidei and synodality. Such an approach makes it possible to identify the theological foundations upon which new opportunities for the participation and co responsibility of all the baptized faithful in today’s Church can be delineated. Aware of the fundamental and irreplaceable role of the laity in ecclesial life, this study explores the ways in which this role has been recognized, encouraged, and fostered within the context of the Church in Portugal. In this regard, it undertakes an analysis of the documents of the Plenary Assembly of the Portuguese Episcopal Conference between 1967 and 2025, identifying and highlighting the references they contain to the laity and to their formation. Finally, the research seeks to offer a profile of the layperson, drawn from the principal conclusions of the research process.
- A edificação do valor do cuidado na disciplina de educação moral e religiosa católica : uma abordagem da unidade letiva 1, «A Pessoa Humana»Publication . Garção, Patrícia Rocha Mendes Alves Neiva Salema; Ambrosio, Juan Francisco Garcia; Teixeira, Alfredo Manuel Matos Alves RodriguesThis report is the culmination of the Supervised Teaching Practice (STP) carried out at the Damião de Góis Basic School (DGBS) in Chelas, as part of the Master’s Degree in Religious Sciences. It focuses on the teaching of Teaching Unit 1 (TU1)- The Human Person - aimed at 6th graders. Given the school's inclusion in the Educational Territories of Priority Intervention Programme (ETPI), and its particular context, marked by situations of social vulnerability, it seemed pertinent to reflect on the human person, in their dignity and integrality. The context of the school and the initial participant observation, inside and outside the classroom, served as a starting point for formulating the working hypotheses: How can the Christian message and experience contribute to building the value of care in the Catholic Moral and Religious Education subject (CMRE)? The clear expectation on the part of the students that CMRE classes allow them to express their concerns, and their anxieties and weaknesses allows us to believe that this subject is the place where values such as care, fraternity and hospitality are experienced, allowing the lessons learned in the classroom to be easily transposed into the students daily lives, influencing their interactions and attitudes outside the school environment. In contexts of crime, economic and emotional deprivation, the CMRE hour can provide moments where students develop empathy and the desire to do good. TU 1, in particular, proved to be a valuable contribution to understanding care for others, helping students to realise that this ‘other’ is always a concrete person, someone we cross paths with and who, as a human being, deserves to be respected in their entirety and dignity. The report is divided into two parts. The first revisits Christian memory and the lexicon of key concepts in Christian theology, relating them to the central theme of this report. The second part looks at how these concepts relate to TU1 - The Human Person. Here, we explore the questions that led to the hypotheses of the work, starting from macro to micro knowledge, using the methodology of participant observation. To do this, it has become necessary to take a sensitive look at the context in which the school is located, as well as the interactions observed within that same context, i.e., the classroom. From now on, it will be possible to reflect on which strategies to implement, as well as the resources to be mobilized, in order to achieve the desired objectives. The critical evaluation of the observable results, as well as the suggestion of didactic-pedagogical proposals to implement in the future, will complete the study we set out to do.
- A conciliação entre o Deus Uno e o Deus Trino em Santo Agostinho : uma leitura dos livros V a VII do De TrinitatePublication . Balhico, Daniel Escudeiro; Miranda, José Carlos Lopes deThis dissertation in Theology proposes an analysis of how Saint Augustine reconciles the truth about the uniqueness of God and the Trinity. It seeks to provide a general contextualisation of the Trinitarian question from revelation – where monotheism first encounters the novelty of the Trinity – to the Council of Nicaea, focusing on certain stages and authors. Taking Nicaea as the point of arrival, it moves on to Saint Augustine, who, in turn, takes it as his starting point. Based on books V to VII of his De Trinitate, we analyse how Augustine understands and describes the Trinity. By analysing the grammatical argument, we identify what is said according to relationship and what is said according to substance, pointing out exceptions and problematic cases, such as “Holy Spirit” and “person”. After this analysis, the case of the term “person” and its theological consequences is explored in depth. Following this reasoning, the way in which Augustine understands the unity of the divine persons is presented. Finally, note is taken of the apparent contradiction between this reasoning and the statement in book VI of the Holy Spirit as the unity of the Trinity, articulating both.
- A eclesiologia batismal do Concílio Vaticano IIPublication . Vieira, Miguel Francisco; Freitas, Tiago André Fernandes deThis dissertation in Theology explores the baptismal dimension as the foundation of ecclesiology and ecclesial praxis. Inspired by the pastoral theme proposed by Bishop José Ornelas for the Diocese of Leiria-Fátima — “Through Baptism we are a living and pilgrim Church” — and by the synodal process promoted by Pope Francis, it seeks to show that Baptism is the root of ecclesial communion, participation, and mission. The analysis of ecclesiological development between the First and Second Vatican Councils, with a particular focus on paragraph 10 of Lumen Gentium, reveals that the common priesthood of the faithful and the ministerial priesthood, though distinct in essence, both share in the one priesthood of Christ. This relationship expresses the structure of ecclesial communion and restores to Baptism its central place as the source of dignity and co-responsibility within the Church. The study concludes that synodality represents the contemporary expression of baptismal ecclesiology, calling the Church to live as a communion of the People of God on the way, where all the baptized actively participate in the life and mission of the Church.
- Solidariedades rompidas : (da terra para a terra). Um estudo exegético-teológico de Gn 2, 4b - 3, 24.Publication . Raiton, Yessé António; Correia, João Alberto SousaThis dissertation is an exegetical-theological study of Gen 2:4b-3:24. It proposes an in depth reading of the second account of creation and the fall, placing it in the context of biblical traditions and the Ancient Near East. The research starts from the recognition that the narrative of Gen 2:4b-3:24 does not intend to offer a scientific explanation of origins, but rather a theological and anthropological reflection on the human condition, its fundamental relationships and the presence of evil in the world. The study analyzes the literary composition of the text and its main symbols - the garden, the dust, the serpent, the tree of knowledge and the expulsion - interpreting them in the light of the biblical categories of covenant, freedom and responsibility. Man is presented as a creature molded from the dust of the earth and animated by the divine breath, called to live in communion with God, with others and with creation. However, disobedience breaks this network of solidarity, causing disorder and suffering, without eliminating the merciful presence of God, who continues to care for his creatures. The dissertation also develops a dialogue between the biblical text and the Mesopotamian creation myths, showing how Genesis reworks ancient traditions, giving them a new and monotheistic theological meaning. Instead of a man created to serve the gods, the biblical account presents the human being as God's partner, guardian of the earth and responsible for its fruitfulness. From a theological point of view, the narrative reveals a God who creates out of love and who, even in the face of human infidelity, maintains his fidelity and promises redemption. From an anthropological point of view, the text presents man as a relational, free and limited being, whose greatness and fragility are intertwined in history. The final reflection proposes an updated reading of the story, placing it on the horizon of integral ecology: the rupture with God and with one's neighbour inevitably leads to the rupture with the earth. Recovering the sense of creation as a gift and of the earth as a common home is therefore a condition for restoring broken solidarities and rediscovering harmony between God, humanity and the cosmos.
- Art and theology in dialogue : Fra Angelico and St. Thomas Aquinas on the mystery of the last judgmentPublication . Antony, Anderson; Matos, João Roque de Pinho Norton deThis thesis explores the Christian doctrine of the Last Judgment through a comparative study of St. Thomas Aquinas’s theological writings and Fra Angelico’s artistic representation in his Last Judgment panel at the Museo di San Marco, Florence. The research aims to highlight the complementarity of theology and art in the transmission of eschatological truths. It comprises three chapters; the first chapter provides an iconographic and theological analysis of Fra Angelico’s painting. Through its rich symbolism, heaven in radiant harmony, the open tombs signifying resurrection, the communion of saints, and the torments of hell, the work functions as a visual catechesis, communicating complex theological ideas in a universal and accessible language. The second chapter examines St. Thomas Aquinas’s systematic theology of the Last Judgment as presented in the Summa Theologica (Suppl., qq. 88–99). Aquinas develops a coherent vision of Christ as Judge, the resurrection of the body, the beatific vision, and the eternal separation of the damned, grounding these doctrines in Scripture, tradition, and rational argument. The third chapter presents a comparative synthesis, showing how Aquinas provides doctrinal precision while Fra Angelico conveys the same truths through beauty and imagination. The study concludes that art and theology are not rivals but complementary paths: theology secures truth, while art universalizes its meaning, making it accessible to all. This interplay highlights the pedagogical and catechetical power of sacred art within the life of the Church.
- Matemática e ação divina : uma aproximação a John PolkinghornePublication . Nifo, Duarte Peixeiro; Duque, João Manuel CorreiaScience and religion embody a desire common to all human beings, which constantly drives them to seek understanding: of the universe, of themselves, of others, but also of their relationship with the transcendent. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why these two areas came into being together, at least as far as Western civilization is concerned. Despite this, throughout history, science and religion have often coexisted in tension, if not in conflict. In this work, I seek to address this dialogue, as vast as it is enriching, from the specific theme of divine action. This theme will be preceded by a reflection on the ontological status of mathematics, on the relevance of its contribution to science and theology, and also on the possibility of considering a sacramental dimension of mathematics. In this journey, I am guided by the figure of John Polkinghorne, a renowned mathematician and theoretical physicist who became an Anglican priest: a scientist-theologian whose contribution to the rapprochement between science and religion is undeniable and who devoted much of his work to the theme of divine action. I pay special attention to the way the author reflects on divine action based on the intrinsic unpredictabilities revealed by quantum physics and chaos theory. The notion of kenotic creation emerges as a key concept in the author's thinking.
- Desafios da gestão curricular em grupos turma do 1.º Ciclo. : a perceção de alunos e encarregados de educação do 3.º e 4.º anos de escolaridade sobre a disciplina e os conteúdos de EMRCPublication . Lima, Raúl Nelson Afonso Azevedo; Moreira, Carlos Manuel MenesesThe present study primarily sought to examine perceptions regarding the subject of EMRC and the content of its curriculum. The adopted methodology consisted of a questionnaire administered to parents/guardians and to students in the 3rd and 4th grades of School No. 2 of Lamaçães – Braga, within the D. Maria II School Cluster. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings highlight that the perceived value of the subject depends less on its programmatic content than on the pedagogical approaches underpinning classroom practice. Student-centered methodologies oriented toward the promotion of universal values emerge as decisive in shaping a positive perception, both among parents/guardians and among students. The results further demonstrate that the subject is validated when it contributes to students’ ethical, social, and cultural development, aligning with a framework of citizenship and the promotion of values. Among parents/guardians, high levels of acceptance are observed when the subject is perceived as fostering respect, solidarity, and social justice, in contrast with reservations associated with its confessional dimension. From the students’ perspective, the indicators confirm high levels of satisfaction, with EMRC being recognized as a space for personal and social growth. In conclusion, the social perception of EMRC is shaped by the balance between its confessional identity and its capacity to establish itself as a plural educational space, capable of promoting transversal values and contributing to the integral development of students.
- Profissionalidade, identidade e missão do professor de EMRC. : uma abordagem da UL 1 do 8º ano “amor humano” centrada nos alunosPublication . Rosas, João Batista; Moreira, Carlos Manuel MenesesThis study aims to identify a methodology for teaching EMRC. The teacher, by remaining self referential and lacking empathy in planning, demonstrates a class that is not very pedagogical or effective from a didactic perspective. Considering this, the teacher should adopt a personalized methodology, empathizing and encouraging students autonomy in carrying out the proposed activities. In this sense, the class will become more productive and meaningful for both the student and the teacher, as the student participates more actively in the learning process and the teacher promotes less expository activities. The professionalism, identity, and mission of the EMRC teacher, as a Christian witness, should reflect a personalized class for their students, creating learning that fosters an empathetic and participatory environment.
- Criação do tempo : contribuições da física e da teologia na obra de Antje JackelénPublication . Nogueira, António Francisco Ferreira da Silva de Sá; Martins, AntónioThis dissertation in Theology proposes an interdisciplinary reflection on the concept of Time, developed through dialogue between theology and the natural sciences, with particular focus to the work of Antje Jackelén. After analyzing the plurality of the meanings of Time in Physics, Philosophy and Theology, the study explores the relationship between Time and Eternity, culminating in a theological proposal concerning the creation of Time. Drawing on categories such as relationality, finitude and eschatology, it argues that Time is not merely a condition of Creation, but a place of revelation and encounter with God. The central claim asserts that Christian faith can only understand the Creator God of the Covenant as the One who truly assumes Time — to the point of being affected by history and pledged to a relationship with creation, with its apex in Jesus Christ. This theological horizon challenges classical models of divine impassibility and reinforces the coherence between protology, Incarnation, history and eschatology.