Ana Matoso

Ana Matoso is a researcher at the Center for Communication and Culture Studies (CECC) and the Center for Research in Theology and Religious Studies (CITER) at the Catholic University of Portugal. Her work bridges literature, religious studies, and philosophy, with a focus on memoir, theology, and 20th-century cultural narratives.

• PhD in Literary and Theological Studies
• Expert in Russian literature and its intersection with religious philosophy
• Active contributor to interdisciplinary projects like COLIVING2020 and CAR: Culture-Arts-Religion

Her research explores the interplay of religion, literature, and cultural ecology, particularly during crises. Recent projects examine public theology in pandemic contexts and interdisciplinary approaches to arts and religion.

Scientific production trends include 35 publications, with recent works on memoirs, Russian literature, and theological dialogues. She collaborates across social science, visual arts, and audiovisual media.

Ana participates in academic activities such as organizing international conferences, peer-reviewing, and delivering invited talks. Notable engagements include the 2023 Congress on Russian Literature and Religious Thought and the 2022 International Congress on Arts and Culture from a Religious Perspective.