Tiago Neto

Tiago Neto serves as an Invited Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Theology and is a Researcher at the Research Centre for Theology and Religious Studies (CITER). His academic work centers on religious education, catechism, and the narrative dimensions of faith, with a particular emphasis on adolescence and youth.

Neto holds a PhD, as demonstrated by his doctoral thesis "Identidade crente e narrativa de vida: a narratividade da fé na trajetória de vida de catequistas de adultos" (Believer Identity and Life Narrative: The Narrative of Faith in the Life Trajectory of Adult Catechists), completed under the supervision of Teixeira, A.M.A.M.R.

His research interests encompass Religious Education, Theology, Catechism, Adolescence and Youth, Religious Communities, Practical Theology, and Faith and Narrative Identity. He investigates how religious education adapts to contemporary challenges, such as the pandemic, and how faith narratives shape identity within religious communities through critical reflection and face-to-face interactions.

Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal a trend towards practical theology in academic, pastoral, and societal contexts, and the re-reading of religious education experiences during crises. His work often focuses on children, young people, and adult catechists, exploring close relationships and community dynamics.

As part of the CITER project (2020-2025), Neto collaborates on interdisciplinary research into religious identity, deity, and Christian communities. While specific grants are not detailed in the provided text, his involvement in this major project indicates significant research activity. There is no mention of students he has advised.

Neto is an active member of the CITER research center, which fosters collaboration among theologians and religious studies scholars to address contemporary issues in religion and society.