Agenda
Interdisciplinary debate on the epistemological, critical and clinical challenges between Psychology and the Science of Religions
Debate-conversation on the role of Psychology within the disciplinary field of Religious Studies, as well as epistemological, critical, and clinical questions that relate Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality in contemporary society and the world.
Organisation: Religious Studies area of Lusófona University; LusoGlobe (FCSEA).
Partnerships: Institute of Contemporary Christianity; Research Line on Islamic Heritage and Spirituality (Religious Studies).
Programme
6:00 pm - Debate-conversation (based on topics presented by each speaker)
- José Brissos-Lino (Lusófona University) | "Reason and Emotion in Religion and Spirituality"
- Gabriele Cassullo (International Psychoanalytical Association) | "Freud, Religion, and Spirituality: Notes on a Clinical Case"
- Fabrizio Boscaglia (Lusófona University) | "Notes on Psychology and Spirituality in Islam"
- Moderator: Hélia Bracons (Lusófona University)
7:30 pm - Book Launch
- An Imaginary Disquiet: Brief Essay on Fernando Pessoa and James Hillman, by Fabrizio Boscaglia (Subterrânea, 2025)
With contributions from Nuno Ribeiro and the author, who will be available for a book signing session
8:00 pm - Closing of the event
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Permanent Seminar on Islamic Studies (2025)
From March 2025 until December 2025, the sixth edition of the Permanent Seminar on Islamic Studies will be held at Universidade Lusófona, coordinated by Fabrizio Boscaglia. This cycle of events consists of scientific lectures on Islam and Islamic civilisation, given by Portuguese and international experts, in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.
IV International Congress on Humanism, Human Rights, and Citizenship
The IV International Congress on Humanism, Human Rights, and Citizenship will be held on October 23-24, 2025. It will bring together experts, researchers, and professionals to discuss crucial global issues.