Jorge Carlos Serrano Botelho Moniz

Jorge Carlos Serrano Botelho Moniz is an Associate Professor at Lusófona University, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences, Education and Administration (FCSEA) and the LusoGlobe - Research Center for Politics, Economics and Society. He holds a PhD in Political Science from NOVA University of Lisbon and serves as Director of the BA in Political Science and International Relations and the MA in Religious Sciences. He has held visiting positions at Sciences Po Paris and the University of Poitiers, and has served in policy roles including Political Attaché at the Belgian Embassy in Lisbon and Research Policy Officer at the Portuguese PermRep in Brussels.

• PhD in Political Science, NOVA University of Lisbon (2019)
• Visiting Scholar, Sciences Po Paris - University of Poitiers (2014)
• National Correspondent, EUREL (2017–2019)
• Political Attaché, Embassy of Belgium in Lisbon (2019–2020)
• Research Policy Officer, Portuguese Permanent Representation, Brussels (2020–2021)
• PhD Fellow, UFSC, Brazil (2014–2019), sponsored by Erasmus Mundus and FCT

His research focuses on secularization, religion and politics in Europe, church-state relations, religious freedom, and religious populism in Portugal. He explores the role of religion in public life, particularly in the context of events like JMJ 2023, and examines the dynamics of religious communities in secular societies. His work combines sociological, political, and policy-oriented perspectives.

The recent scholarly output of Jorge Carlos Serrano Botelho Moniz reveals a strong focus on the intersection of religion, politics, and secularization in Portugal and Europe. His publications analyze religious populism (e.g., Chega! and CDS-PP), the socio-political impact of religious events like the 2023 World Youth Day, and the challenges of religious diversity in secular democracies. He frequently addresses themes of church-state relations, religious freedom, and the evolving role of religion in the public sphere.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Advising and Grants:
Jorge Moniz has not listed any formal advisees or students in the provided material. However, he has been actively involved in multiple research projects funded by European programs such as Erasmus+ and national grants. Notable projects include:

• Europe and Religions (2020–2025): Investigating secularization and cultural diversity in Europe and Brazil.
• Policy Diffusion through the Charter of Religions (2022–2026): Studying religious communities as political actors in Odivelas, Porto, and Oeiras.
• Data.PT: European Union Data Strategy in Portugal (2024–2027): An Erasmus+ initiative on public policy and legislation.

Labs and Research Teams:
He is a Research Associate at LusoGlobe - Lusófona Center on Global Challenges and has been a member of the Board of Directors of CITER - Research Center for Theology and Religion Studies (2019–2021). He collaborates closely with scholars such as Paulo Mendes Pinto and Brissos-Lino, contributing to interdisciplinary research on religion, education, and citizenship.