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Agenda

Interdisciplinary debate on the epistemological, critical and clinical challenges between Psychology and the Science of Religions

July 30 | 18h00 - 20h00

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) ODS3 ODS16