José Rui Teixeira

José Rui Teixeira is an Assistant Professor and active researcher at the Research Centre for Theology and Religious Studies (CITER), affiliated with the University of Porto. His academic work bridges literature and religious studies, with a strong focus on Portuguese literary figures such as Fernando Pessoa and Guilherme de Faria.

His research interests include the hermeneutics of religious texts, the dialogue between literature and theology, and the expression of transcendence in poetry. He explores themes like mysticism, religious identity, deity, and cultural ecology, particularly in the context of Portuguese intellectual history.

The recent articles reflect a consistent engagement with literary-theological intersections, especially in 20th-century Portuguese poetry. His publications analyze transcendence, spiritual longing, and the structural dynamics of religious expression in literary form. The works demonstrate a deep engagement with both philosophical theology and poetic form.

• Religious Studies
• Literature and Theology
• Portuguese Literature
• Hermeneutics
• Spirituality in Poetry
• Public Theology

He has contributed to editorial work for journals such as Teoliterária and Ephata, and participates in significant research projects like COLIVING2020 and 'Hermeneutics of Religion and the Literary Space'. There is no mention of scientific awards or grants in the provided text.

He advises no listed students and is not indicated as part of any formal lab or research team beyond his project collaborations. His most recent research output was published in 2024, confirming his ongoing academic activity.