Camila Arêas

Camila Arêas is a researcher affiliated with the Center for Communication and Culture Studies (CECC) and the Center for Research in Theology and Religious Studies (CITER). Her work spans interdisciplinary domains, focusing on the intersection of religion, culture, and political discourse.

• PhD in an unspecified field

Her research explores:

• Transnational circulation of religious beliefs, particularly neo-Pentecostalism between Brazil and Portugal
• Material culture in evangelical contexts, such as the role of 'faitiches' (fetishes) in Brazilian churches in Lisbon
• Public theology and its applications during global crises like pandemics
• Post-secular societies and theological-political discourses
• Media representations, including Cuban cinema during post-independence periods

Her recent publications emphasize transnational religious practices, cultural hybridity, and performative discourses, with projects extending to intercultural living practices and theological archaeology.

She has supervised several student projects since 2014, including studies on:

• Digital fan communities (Wattpad fanfiction)
• Military representation on Twitter
• Cultural hybridity in Louis Vuitton Foundation architecture
• Online gaming solidarity networks (Twitch streaming)

Her research collaborations include institutions in Portugal and Spain, with a focus on theology, semiotics, and cultural analysis.