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- 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.
- A Trindade como comunhão de amor, no contexto da Unidade Letiva 2 do 9º ano : «Deus, mistério de amor».Publication . Mendes, Teresa de Jesus André Carreiro; Ambrosio, Juan Francisco Garcia; Teixeira, Alfredo Manuel Matos Alves RodriguesThis work under the theme «The Trinity as a communion of Love in the context of Teaching Unit 2 of the 9th grade: God, Mystery of Love» aims to demonstrate that true Integral Education is only achieved if there is Love in an educational environment. This Love is Christian Love. A love that overflows from the relational Love of the Most Holy Trinity. For this reason, starting from the documents of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church and Sacred Scripture, I explore, in the first part, the nature of the relationship of Love of the Most Holy Trinity and its manifestations, as well as ecclesial interpretations throughout history. In the second part of this Report, I present an itinerary of approximation to the category of Love, exploring how it can be applied in the teaching of the subject of Catholic Moral and Religious Education, presenting a concrete proposal for didactic development, within the scope of the Teaching Unit "God, Mystery of Love".
- Impacto das dinâmicas de grupo como recurso pedagógico na lecionação : unidade letiva: as origens do 7º ano de escolaridade de EMRCPublication . Soares, João Pedro Azevedo; Moreira, Carlos Manuel MenesesThis Final Report of the Supervised Teaching Practice, carried out within the framework of the Master’s Degree in Ciências Religiosas at the Faculdade de Teologia da Universidade católica Portuguesa, presents the pedagogical experience developed at Escola Básica e Secundária da Sobreira during the 2024/2025 academic year, within the subject of Educação moral e Religiosa Católica (EMRC). The research stemmed from the observation of the limited presence of collaborative work proposals in EMRC textbooks, raising the question of whether group dynamics could foster more meaningful and inclusive learning. The intervention focused on the teaching unit As Origens, integrating cooperative methodologies that emphasized dialogue, co-responsibility, and the shared construction of knowledge. The analysis of the outcomes revealed that these strategies enhanced students’ engagement, strengthened social and relational competences, and consolidated learning in line with the curricular goals and the Profile of Students Leaving Compulsory Schooling. In summary, this report constitutes an action-research exercise that confirms the relevance of collaborative dynamics in promoting students’ integral formation and in contributing to the improvement of the teacher’s professional practice.
- Mesa para três (ou mais) : A mesa como encontro do eu com o outro. Uma degustação antropológica-fenomenológica da comunhão à mesaPublication . Lima, João Paulo Viage; Angélico, José Pedro LopesThis study offers an interdisciplinary reflection on the table as a symbolic and existential space of human and spiritual communion. Drawing on an anthropological approach, the table is recognized as a structuring place of family, social, and cultural relationships, where food, stories, and identities are shared. Phenomenology helps us grasp the lived experience of sharing — gestures, bodies, silences — as a mediation of meaning and a bond with the other. In turn, Christian theology interprets the table in light of Jesus’ practices, especially his meals with sinners and the marginalized, culminating in the Eucharist as the fullness of communion with God and with one another. The table thus becomes a theological space of revelation, inclusion, and salvation — a symbol of the Kingdom of God inaugurated in the concrete sharing of life and bread.
- Introdução à questão da relação entre natural e sobrenatural : de uma sistematização histórico-teológica à reflexão de Henri de LubacPublication . Bártolo, David Magalhães; Angélico, José Pedro LopesThroughout the christian theological tradition, the concepts of natural and supernatural have been chosen to describe the two elements involved in relationships such as those between God and humanity; between human beings and their fellow men; between the Church and the world; or even between creation and the divine. If the natural is understood as the category that pertains to the created reality 3 cosmic and/or human 3 the supernatural refers to the divine order in its relation to the natural. The way in which these categories are assumed deeply influences the interpretation that christians and/or non-christians offer of the universe, the human being, and God. This dissertation seeks to investigate how the christian theological tradition understands the natural, the supernatural, and their relationship. To this end, it follows a historical theological itinerary that traces the development of the question from biblical foundations to Modernity (Part I); and explores the reflection of Henri de Lubac 3 the author who most thoroughly addressed this issue within the context of twentieth-century theological renewal (Part II). Through this introduction to the theology of the natural-supernatural relationship, the aim is to highlight its importance for the development of a theological framework capable of offering interpretative keys for understanding the contemporary world and its challe
- O contributo da música para a experiência espiritual humanaPublication . Ferreira, Francisco Marques; Duque, João Manuel Correia RodriguesDaily interaction between humans and music is a frequent reality. With great stylistic diversity, music is also distinguished by the variety of ways it resonates with individuals and how it is received by them. In this context, can music constitute a concrete means of encounter between the human and the divine? To address this inquiry in a plausible and well-founded manner, the present work begins with an exposition of Augustine’s of Hippo reflection on art as a means of access to the divine, exploring the relevance of music to the human experience. Next, using selected works by Johann Sebastian Bach as reference, the study will investigate how music, analyzed through the lens of symbolism, can enhance the encounter with Beauty. Finally, the work will discuss the main challenges posed by contemporary music, both to those who approach the musical work through listening, and to composers and performers, reflecting on the implications of these challenges for the reception and interpretation of music.
- Dinamismos eclesiais da comunhão, participação, missão e autossustentabilidade económica da igreja no contexto da diocese de PembaPublication . Ração, Manuel Valentim; Rodrigues, Luís Miguel FigueiredoThe ecclesial dynamisms of communion, participation, and mission are the inner, active forces that animate the life of the Church and enable her to remain ever more faithful to her calling. Communion strengthens and expresses the unity of the Whole Church, grounded in the Most Holy Trinity. Participation calls for co-responsibility, as a necessary condition of all the baptized, while mission impels the Church to go forth beyond herself to proclaim, witness, “the Church does not exist for herself”: she lives to evangelize and to bear witness to the Gospel of Christ. This study reflect on the Church´s identity and its constitutive dynamics Within the Mozambican context, with particular reference to the concrete reality of the Diocese of Pemba. The research is organized into three chapters. The first chapter examines the theological and pastoral foundations of communion, participation, and mission. The Trinity is presented as the paradigm of perfect community and the wellspring of the ecclesial life. The chapter also considers the experience of the earliest Christian communities, the Church of the Second Vatican Council, and the ongoing synodal process. The second chapter explores the ecclesial dynamisms of the Church in Mozambique, offering a brief historical reading of the Christian faith in the country, the National Pastoral Assemblies, and synodal reflections that have shaped ecclesial life. It further addresses the tension between evangelization, colonization, and local culture, highlighting the pastoral challenges faced after independence and the search for the Church´s proper identity in Mozambique. Finally, the third chapter focuses on the context of the Diocese of Pemba. It argues for the need to integrate communion, participation, and mission with economic self-sustainability, an indispensable condition for pastoral vitality. In this horizon, special emphasis is placed on the revitalization of the tithe as a concrete expression of participation and co-responsability, and as a pathway that strengthens the Churchs´s mission and life of her communities.