The Faculty of Theology of the Universidade Católica is organizing the Summer School "Religion and Culture: readings of the Pauline "revolution"" starting on 31 May.

The online programme aims to contextualize Pauline thought, understand the influence of Paul's legacy on the construction of Western Christianity, and identify the ways in which Pauline thought is received in contemporary culture.

The sessions take place on 31 May, 7, 14, 21 and 28 June. Register by 17 May.

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The Faculty of Theology of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa is organising the 13th Practical Theology Conference, dedicated to the theme ‘Called to Freedom: On the Pretext of April’.

It will take place on 10 and 11 May and will feature Luís M. Figueiredo Rodrigues, José Pedro Angélico, Alex Villas Boas, Juan Ambrosio, Paulo Fontes and Pedro Falcão.

PROGRAMME 

Participation free. Registration required.

The second session of the UCP4SUCCESS webinar cycle for professors: ‘Educating for Sustainability: Building Competences for Active Citizenship’, will take place on 22 January between 2pm and 3pm. 

In this webinar, Cristina Palmeirão will address the issue of sustainability and the role of education in developing essential competences for active citizenship.

The session aims to invite reflection on how teachers can integrate sustainable practices into curriculum, encouraging students to get involved with environmental and social issues. Innovative methodologies and good practices will be shared to inspire transformative education, capable of promoting a more conscious and responsible society.

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The Faculty of Theology of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa is organising the opening session of the new academic year, which will take place on September 29 at 11.30am at the Porto Regional Centre.

The session, entitled "A theology of paths that rethinks the paths of theology", will be moderated by José Pedro Angélico, with the participation of Joana Gomes and José Rui Teixeira.

The session can also be attended in person in Braga and Lisbon. All the Faculty's students, staff and teachers are invited to watch the broadcast in the Isidro Alves Auditorium on the Braga campus and in Auditorium 3 (Old Building) on the Lisbon campus.

Live broadcast on Youtube.

On 8 January, Universidade Católica closes the UCP4SUCCESS webinar cycle with the webinar ‘Uncomplicating University: From time management to academic success.’ 

The purpose of this webinar is to explore and apply practical strategies for better time management, balancing different roles in life and overcoming procrastination, fundamental aspects for a successful adaptation to higher education.

Integrated into the UCP4SUCCESS webinar cycle at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, this session also aims to promote academic success and adaptation. 

Free and open to all Universidade Católica students, the webinar is aimed in particular at students entering higher education for the first time.

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The new edition of the Practical Theology Conference, dedicated to the theme ‘Called to freedom: On the pretext of April’, will take place on 19 October.

Co-ordinators:

Luís M. Figueiredo Rodrigues, José Pedro Angélico, Alex Villas Boas, Juan Ambrosio, Paulo Fontes and Pedro Falcão.

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Participation is free and registration is mandatory (until 17 October).

On 13 December, the National Day of the Faculty of Theology will be celebrated at the Porto Campus, with the awarding of bachelor's and master's degrees.

The event is intended to be an opportunity for sharing and is aimed at the entire academic community of the Faculty of Theology - students, teachers, collaborators and researchers.

Programme:

(Campus Foz, UCP-Porto)

10h00 - Acolhimento [Átrio principal]

Cerimónia de bênção e entrega de Cartas de Curso

10h30 - Abertura da Sessão [Auditório Prof. Carvalho Guerra]

10h45 - Os desafios da economia à reflexão teológica
                  Prof. Doutor Alberto de Castro (Católica Porto Business School)

11h30 - Bênção e entrega de Cartas de Curso aos licenciados e mestres

12h00 - Momento musical

12h15 - Encerramento da Cerimónia de bênção e entrega de Cartas de Curso

12h30 - Almoço [Bar das Artes]

14h30 - Visita à Fundação de Serralves

17h00 - Eucaristia [Igreja Paroquial de São João da Foz]

18h30 - Lanche [Bar das Artes]

19h30 - Despedida
 

The first session of the 2nd cycle of UCP4SUCCESS webinars for students: “How is my career path enriched at university?” will take place on February 26, from 4pm to 5pm. 

In this webinar, Íris Martins Oliveira and Ângela Sá Azevedo will reflect on how life history allows us to understand career decisions; how university contributes to promoting essential skills, outlining and achieving personal and professional goals, allowing us to reconcile different life roles.

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